JD.com Inc (JD-Q)

he avoids all Chinese stocks because of regulatory risk, interference from Beijing who could change the rules anytime. Policy flip-flops. Even buying a Chinese stock on an American exchange risks that stock being delisted,.

Yesterday, China did a smart thing by cutting their federal funds rate by 50 basis points. This is gigantic and has impact, by making their economy--and stocks--stronger. Also, he suggests they reign in their real estate industry. China has to do something to revive its economy. Also, both US candidates in this election year will bash China. Given all this, he's changed his mind about Chinese stocks and recommends Baidu, Alibaba, Pinduoduo and JD.com. They are very cheap and are real businesses. Also, they are recognized internationally. No, he won't buy them, because he doesn't trade, but if he did trade, he would.

China e-commerce space, second largest after BABA according to market cap. Don't sell at this stage. Regulatory and political risk has pushed stocks down, plus move away from growth to value. Tremendous long runway for growth. Growing middle class, urbanization. Kind of pricey, but 30% earnings growth rate.

They report Thursday. It's one of the few Chinese stocks he like, the Amazon of China.

Chinese online retailer. Like Amazon, because they have their own branded products. Heavily invested in drone delivery. Scale advantage, clear margin expansion profile, growing valuation of subsidiaries. His price target is $101. Suggests buying in stages at $87, $72, and $60. No dividend. (Analysts’ price target is $99.01)

Competes with Alibaba (which owns 66% of China e-commerce) and JD follows at 24%. It has been growing market share. He owns Alibaba instead. He targets $85.50. This has legs and he watches it.

JD vs. BABA Took profits in BABA about a month ago. He doesn't have any names from Asia-Pacific right now. Between the two, BABA is the larger name and cheaper PEG, but wait a bit more. Choose something on the US side that's been beaten up.