Align Technology Inc (ALGN-Q)

Was upgraded today. This was a huge pandemic winner, peaking at $730. Shares are up 70% this year to $373. She bought it way down, nearly doubling her hold in worth. The braces market is huge for teenagers as well as adults. She has recommended this before and still does.

Had a great move to start the year, has been building a base, and people are starting to spend money on goods. Great product.

#5 stock in Q1, up 58%. Pre-Covid, it was a great growth stocks, but slid after Covid. Is recovering now though selling at a rich 40x PE. If Wall Street doesn't shun growth stocks again, this can rise higher.

Down 67% last year, a pandemic victim. It turned around in Q4 by offering stability that shareholders applauded. Was the 3rd-worst performer in 2022, but is the 2nd-best performer in 2023.

Fractional shares to buy instead of playing the short squeeze of GameStop, AMC, etc. They make Invisiline. They have a lot going for it. Your teeth are always on display when you Zoom or appear on Instagram.

This falls into the medical device category, which he likes. The stock has gone parabolic and earnings beats have been great. It has a 50+ PE ratio. It will have to grow into that ratio before he would be buyer – needing at least 50% earnings growth.

His investment team has been debating this for a year. He really likes the company. This has technology for braces for teeth, that is non-invasive, easy to apply, and you don’t have to be an orthodontist to apply the technology. They are growing very rapidly globally. It has a very large addressable market. It appeals to mature individuals as it doesn’t show up in your mouth. He likes this one and wishes he was a shareholder.