Is Stock Picking Still Alive?
Our 2024 Recap
Dear Readers,
As we kick off 2025, let’s take a moment to reflect on the performance of the 12 stock ideas we shared in our Substack Newsletter from February to August 2024.
📈 Top 3 Winners:
HOOD (Robinhood Markets): +134% 🚀
CVNA (Carvana Co.): +94% 🚗
RBLX (Roblox Corporation): +55% 🎮
📉 Biggest Loser:
STNE (StoneCo Ltd.): -54% 📉
📊 Overall Portfolio Performance:
Equal-weighted portfolio return: +24%
SPY benchmark return: +15%
Key Insights
A Gradual Portfolio Addition Process:
This period reflects a realistic approach where retail investors add stocks to their portfolios gradually, aligning with new savings or opportunities.No Eliminations Along the Way:
Unlike traditional model portfolios, these results include all the ideas we covered — no cherry-picking or adjustments post-publication.Short Timeframe:
While the results are promising, the relatively short period doesn’t allow for long-term claims about outperforming the market.A Reminder:
As always, past performance is not a guarantee of future returns in the stock market.
Looking Ahead to 2025
In 2025, we aim to cover more stock ideas while continuing to refine our approach. Our guiding philosophy remains unchanged: behind every stock is a business. Our mission is to understand each business deeply, evaluate its growth potential, and share insights to help you make informed investment decisions.
If you’d like to discuss these results or share your thoughts on stock picking, feel free to leave a comment.
Thank you for being part of our journey, and here’s to a successful 2025!