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Crocs: Fashion Icon or Value Trap?
August 24, 2025 | Today’s company? Let’s just say its designs are far more polarizing. I’m talking about Crocs. But hear me out. If you liked Lululemon’s margin profile and returns on capital, then let me tell you, Crocs is right there.
Lululemon: Still the King of Athleisure?
August 17, 2025 | Despite its incredible fundamentals, Lulu’s stock is depressed, trading down sharply from a valuation of 65x earnings just 18 months ago(!) Consider us intrigued.
Remitly: Remittance Giant or Crypto Casualty?
August 10, 2025 | Now, a company that is more familiar to most of us is Uber. Perhaps it’s a stretch, but I’ll make the argument that Remitly and Uber have some interesting similarities. And if you're wondering what a remittance company could possibly have in common with a ride-hailing platform, I’d advise you to stick around for this deep dive.
The Trade Desk: Heir to the Programmatic Advertising Throne?
August 3, 2025 | Back when the internet was first commercialized, there was this beautiful vision of a free and open web, where publishers could earn money from ads, advertisers could reach relevant audiences, and users could explore information without friction or gatekeepers. Then came the walls.
PayPal: Value Trap or Multibagger?
July 29, 2025 | Payments is a complex space. Shawn always says it makes his head spin. And I get it. It can be dry, and there are so many things we simply don’t know yet. But sometimes, the opportunity is too compelling not to take a closer look.
Roku: The Forgotten Streaming Giant
July 20, 2025 | What if I told you America’s fifth-biggest streaming platform after Netflix, YouTube, Prime Video, and Disney+ wasn’t Apple TV+, Hulu, Peacock, or HBO Max, as you might expect?
Estée Lauder: Burry’s Big Bet
July 13, 2025 | Interestingly, Michael Burry, who’s probably just as clueless about makeup as we are, made Estée Lauder his only U.S. stock holding. That alone made us curious.
LVMH: Investing in True Luxury
July 6, 2025 | They say fashion trends come and go, but true luxury never goes out of style. In a world where technology dominates headlines and consumer fads flare up and fizzle out, LVMH (Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton) stands as a testament to the enduring appeal of high-end goods and experiences.
Mid-Year Portfolio Review
June 29, 2025 | We’ve come across plenty of impressive businesses, but only eight have made it into our portfolio so far. I know… we’re picky. But great investing is often more about knowing when to say no than when to say yes. Each position must strike the right balance between price and value.
Crocs: Fashion Icon or Value Trap?
August 24, 2025 | Today’s company? Let’s just say its designs are far more polarizing. I’m talking about Crocs. But hear me out. If you liked Lululemon’s margin profile and returns on capital, then let me tell you, Crocs is right there.
Lululemon: Still the King of Athleisure?
August 17, 2025 | Despite its incredible fundamentals, Lulu’s stock is depressed, trading down sharply from a valuation of 65x earnings just 18 months ago(!) Consider us intrigued.
Remitly: Remittance Giant or Crypto Casualty?
August 10, 2025 | Now, a company that is more familiar to most of us is Uber. Perhaps it’s a stretch, but I’ll make the argument that Remitly and Uber have some interesting similarities. And if you're wondering what a remittance company could possibly have in common with a ride-hailing platform, I’d advise you to stick around for this deep dive.
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