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Dunamis Investing's avatar

Hey Stock Doctor, love your work and sad to see you go for a while. I also think this is the time to be accumulating cash, and knowing when to simply step back and do nothing is a hallmark of a great investor. Hope to see you soon though and look forward to your future endeavors

FDW Capital's avatar

Excellent article, I agree with almost everything you describe. But there's one variable that's not being considered: excess liquidity. That liquidity is a constant source of fuel for the fire that is the market. Sometimes it's good to take a step back and look at the bigger picture from a calmer, more analytical position. I hope you can resolve your personal issues outside of work; health and family always come first. Since you mentioned e-commerce, I'm wondering if you're aware of Mercado Libre. If it's not on your radar, I've dedicated an article and several posts to the company on my website. Cheers!

Stock Doctor's avatar

MELI is definitely a stock I would like to own, an amazing company. However, it is still a little too expensive for me. I don't buy stocks with a PE>30 as an arbitrary rule (I have been burned before when the growth rate slows down). I recognize higher provisioning costs are (somewhat artifically) suppressing the true earnings potential.

Kaspi and PDD have lower valuations that I am comfortable owning. I will likely start a position in MELI if it goes lower… but I may end up missing out!

Ashutosh Sinha's avatar

Totally agree , so well written

herder5's avatar

Thank you for sharing your insights with "your non-paying" guests. When you again pick up the

mantel please include me and i'll start with "paid". I am an animal doctor and many issues have

surfaced in the recent past on so many different levels that a significant correction will be nec-

essary to correct going forward. I share your concerns....stay well and safe passage.

no-brainer multibaggers's avatar

Thank you, great article. Enjoy your time away. I always appreciate someone with vision and priorities. I am curious to read more after your return.