(Past Top Pick, Sept. 18, 2017, Up 5%) They've gone nowhere for two years. Their valuation became rich and they made some nice acqusitions, but growth has since slowed. They're going through a pause. Management has increased shareholder value, so he likes them. Buy at high-$50's and sell at high-$60's. Buy now.
Shopify vs. Salesforce He owns Shopify, though their PE ratio is really high. He uses Salesforce's product. Shopify has had a tremendous run, but he expects competition to hit them, offering a cheaper service. That said, Salesforce's moat is good--it isn't worth saving, say, $30 a month to learn a brand-new business software for your business. Salesforece has also been around longer and proven their staying power, whereas Shopify's stock price is based on future projections. Also, Shopify has a longer runway for growth than Salesforce.
Shopify vs. Salesforce He owns Shopify, though their PE ratio is really high. He uses Salesforce's product. Shopify has had a tremendous run, but he expects competition to hit them, offering a cheaper service. That said, Salesforce's moat is good--it isn't worth saving, say, $30 a month to learn a brand-new business software for your business. Salesforece has also been around longer and proven their staying power, whereas Shopify's stock price is based on future projections. Also, Shopify has a longer runway for growth than Salesforce.
(0.4% dividend, Analysts' price target: $48.53) They're nearly at their lowest level. Their recent quarterly report disappointed deeply, and the stock took a hit. However, they've done a fantastic job increasing shareholder value, so they deserve the benefit of the doubt. They're down 20%. He sold shares recently, but it remains a core holding and will increase his holdings.
After their report in July, they dropped a whopping 20%. They're smart by traditionally underpromising; also smart by deflecting the current privacy issues. Now, they are undervalued. Peel back layers to find a company with a massive economic moat of 2.2 billion users. Those who've left Facebook are going to Instagram--which Facebook owns. They also own WhatsApp, which has a billion users. The return on ad spend is better than Google, he understands from advertising people. He will add to his position. (Analysts' price target $205.12)