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u/Far-East-locker

Reddit r/ValueInvesting
· tracked since Apr 2026
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Alpha Score 95.4
Calls
12
Win Rate
83.3%
return
+16.8%
Calls 12 10 Posts tracked · 0.1/day
Calls
7d 0
30d 0
90d 9
Best Calls
FTNT Long +95.8%
NTNX Long +36.9%
DLO Long +22.1%
Worst Calls
NVO Short -22.2%
SPY Short -0.7%
Most Mentioned
NVO ×1
SPY ×1
SMH ×1
Recent Calls
SMH Short 1 month ago
DLO Long 1 month ago
RYCEY Long 1 month ago
Win Rate 83% Long 9 Short 3
Win Rate
7d 33%
30d 83%
90d
Average Return +16.8% Long Return +23.9% Short Return -4.2%
Average Return
7d +3.4%
30d +12.9%
90d
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Short
Jun 13
$619.96
+10.4%
The government’s move on Anthropic signals a broader crackdown on foreign access to advanced AI, which could reduce global demand for AI hardware (chips, servers, networking). SMH (Semiconductor ETF) contains major chipmakers like NVDA, AMD, and TSMC that rely heavily on AI-driven capex from hyperscalers. A demand slowdown would hurt revenues and earnings. Short SMH to profit from the expected negative ripple effect on semiconductor demand as AI export restrictions tighten. The government may not expand restrictions further; demand from domestic customers could offset; market may already have priced in regulatory risk. No other actionable trade ideas are explicitly stated or strongly implied in the post.
The government’s move on Anthropic signals a broader crackdown on foreign access to advanced AI, which could reduce global demand for AI hardware (chips, servers, networking). SMH (Semiconductor ETF) contains major chipmakers like NVDA, AMD, and TSMC that rely heavily on AI-driven capex from hyperscalers. A demand slowdown would hurt revenues and earnings. Short SMH to profit from the expected negative ripple effect on semiconductor demand as AI export restrictions tighten. The government may not expand restrictions further; demand from domestic customers could offset; market may already have priced in regulatory risk. No other actionable trade ideas are explicitly stated or strongly implied in the post.
Thematic ETFs
Short
Jun 12
$737.76
-0.7%
Shrinking volume on price highs plus declining momentum signals a weakening uptrend. If institutional money is absent and global macro risks materialize, broad market downside is likely. Short S&P 500 as a proxy for the author’s bearish macro/technical view. Pace of volume decline may slow; central bank intervention or unexpected economic strength could invalidate.
Shrinking volume on price highs plus declining momentum signals a weakening uptrend. If institutional money is absent and global macro risks materialize, broad market downside is likely. Short S&P 500 as a proxy for the author’s bearish macro/technical view. Pace of volume decline may slow; central bank intervention or unexpected economic strength could invalidate.
Equity Indexes
Long
May 31
$11.86
+22.1%
DLocal shows “insane growth” and “good fundamentals” according to the commenter. High organic growth in emerging‑market payments, paired with disciplined margins, suggests a hidden compounder. A fast‑growing fintech that fits a value thesis if current price is below intrinsic value. FX volatility, regulatory crackdowns in operating countries, or slowdown in merchant expansion.
DLocal shows “insane growth” and “good fundamentals” according to the commenter. High organic growth in emerging‑market payments, paired with disciplined margins, suggests a hidden compounder. A fast‑growing fintech that fits a value thesis if current price is below intrinsic value. FX volatility, regulatory crackdowns in operating countries, or slowdown in merchant expansion.
Payments & Fintech
Long
May 31
$17.95
+2.3%
Defence spending is rising globally, and a potential US‑Iran deal would boost civilian aero demand. Rolls‑Royce benefits from both military (engine/turbine) and commercial aviation recovery, creating a double catalyst. A cyclical value play with two tailwinds that are under-discussed in typical value forums. Geopolitical setbacks, supply chain issues, or slower aero recovery could derail gains.
Defence spending is rising globally, and a potential US‑Iran deal would boost civilian aero demand. Rolls‑Royce benefits from both military (engine/turbine) and commercial aviation recovery, creating a double catalyst. A cyclical value play with two tailwinds that are under-discussed in typical value forums. Geopolitical setbacks, supply chain issues, or slower aero recovery could derail gains.
Aerospace
Long
May 22
$79.35
+19.8%
Chinese government fined FUTU and TIGR, causing a 40% crash. The firms had already phased out mainland China business years ago; only legacy accounts remain. The fine removes the last major regulatory uncertainty, allowing the market to re-rate FUTU based on its global user base and app quality. The author personally bought a small position, believing the drop is an overreaction and the risk/reward is favorable. Further regulatory actions in other jurisdictions, deterioration of global user growth, or macroeconomic headwinds for Chinese brokerages.
Chinese government fined FUTU and TIGR, causing a 40% crash. The firms had already phased out mainland China business years ago; only legacy accounts remain. The fine removes the last major regulatory uncertainty, allowing the market to re-rate FUTU based on its global user base and app quality. The author personally bought a small position, believing the drop is an overreaction and the risk/reward is favorable. Further regulatory actions in other jurisdictions, deterioration of global user growth, or macroeconomic headwinds for Chinese brokerages.
Brokers
Long
May 22
$3.79
+21.6%
Same fine and same 40% crash as FUTU, with similar business model and prior China exit. The same regulatory-catharsis logic applies to TIGR, though the author only explicitly bought FUTU. Sympathetic play on the same theme, but with less direct endorsement. Smaller market cap, lower liquidity, or weaker global user base than FUTU.
Same fine and same 40% crash as FUTU, with similar business model and prior China exit. The same regulatory-catharsis logic applies to TIGR, though the author only explicitly bought FUTU. Sympathetic play on the same theme, but with less direct endorsement. Smaller market cap, lower liquidity, or weaker global user base than FUTU.
Brokers
Long
May 12
$208.51
+4.5%
Many fundamentally sound value stocks are trading lower because capital flows are chasing AI hype, while macro headwinds (tariffs, high rates) are temporary. The author expects these conditions to reverse after Trump leaves office, providing a catalyst for mean reversion in value stocks. Long value stocks now to capture future rotation out of AI and normalization of macro policy. AI mania continues or intensifies; tariffs/rates persist longer than expected; recession damages value sectors.
Many fundamentally sound value stocks are trading lower because capital flows are chasing AI hype, while macro headwinds (tariffs, high rates) are temporary. The author expects these conditions to reverse after Trump leaves office, providing a catalyst for mean reversion in value stocks. Long value stocks now to capture future rotation out of AI and normalization of macro policy. AI mania continues or intensifies; tariffs/rates persist longer than expected; recession damages value sectors.
Equity Indexes
Long
May 02
$166.48
+8.8%
The commenter explicitly states they will hold RDDT “till I’m in the coffin, or it reaches at least 320B (10x).” Past regret on META (sold before it reached fair value) reinforces a decision to hold RDDT regardless of short-term volatility, implying a multi-year conviction. High-conviction, extremely bullish long on RDDT with a fixed price target (10x current market cap, implying ~$320B). No fundamental analysis is provided, but the conviction is clear. No valuation support; unrealistic multiple expansion; social media competition; user growth deceleration; market cap target may never materialize.
The commenter explicitly states they will hold RDDT “till I’m in the coffin, or it reaches at least 320B (10x).” Past regret on META (sold before it reached fair value) reinforces a decision to hold RDDT regardless of short-term volatility, implying a multi-year conviction. High-conviction, extremely bullish long on RDDT with a fixed price target (10x current market cap, implying ~$320B). No fundamental analysis is provided, but the conviction is clear. No valuation support; unrealistic multiple expansion; social media competition; user growth deceleration; market cap target may never materialize.
Internet Platforms
Short
Apr 25
$41.18
-22.2%
Author points to patent expirations, incoming competition, and recent price cuts as persistent headwinds for NVO. These structural pressures suggest NVO will need to slash prices further, limiting earnings recovery and upside. Short NVO as a value trap – market may overestimate a return to "glory days" while pricing power erodes. Unexpected pipeline success, slower competitor entry, or GLP-1 market expansion could protect margins.
Author points to patent expirations, incoming competition, and recent price cuts as persistent headwinds for NVO. These structural pressures suggest NVO will need to slash prices further, limiting earnings recovery and upside. Short NVO as a value trap – market may overestimate a return to "glory days" while pricing power erodes. Unexpected pipeline success, slower competitor entry, or GLP-1 market expansion could protect margins.
GLP-1 / Obesity
Long
Apr 21
$82.54
+95.8%
Author identifies Fortinet as a "physical firewall" provider, representing hardware-anchored cybersecurity. As software-only security moats erode, hardware-based solutions may offer more durable competitive advantages. Fortinet is a long-term investment as part of a strategic pivot away from software-only cybersecurity. Shift to cloud-native firewalls, increased competition, or technological disruption.
Author identifies Fortinet as a "physical firewall" provider, representing hardware-anchored cybersecurity. As software-only security moats erode, hardware-based solutions may offer more durable competitive advantages. Fortinet is a long-term investment as part of a strategic pivot away from software-only cybersecurity. Shift to cloud-native firewalls, increased competition, or technological disruption.
Cybersecurity
Long
Apr 21
$40.22
+36.9%
Author categorizes Nutanix ("private cloud") as part of hardware-anchored cybersecurity. Private cloud infrastructure may offer greater security control, appealing in an era of software moat erosion. Nutanix is positioned to benefit from the pivot toward hardware-integrated security. Competition from public cloud giants, hybrid cloud trends, or slower private cloud adoption.
Author categorizes Nutanix ("private cloud") as part of hardware-anchored cybersecurity. Private cloud infrastructure may offer greater security control, appealing in an era of software moat erosion. Nutanix is positioned to benefit from the pivot toward hardware-integrated security. Competition from public cloud giants, hybrid cloud trends, or slower private cloud adoption.
AI Software
Long
Apr 21
$54.50
+2.8%
Author cites Clear Secure Inc as a "biometric security provider," a hardware-anchored cybersecurity example. Biometric security is tied to physical hardware, potentially insulating it from threats to software-only firms. Clear Secure is a beneficiary of the shift to hardware-anchored security solutions. Privacy regulations, adoption slowdown, or biometric spoofing advances.
Author cites Clear Secure Inc as a "biometric security provider," a hardware-anchored cybersecurity example. Biometric security is tied to physical hardware, potentially insulating it from threats to software-only firms. Clear Secure is a beneficiary of the shift to hardware-anchored security solutions. Privacy regulations, adoption slowdown, or biometric spoofing advances.
Payments & Fintech
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u/Far-East-locker has 12 trade ideas tracked on Buzzberg across 12 tickers since April 2026. Ranked #47 on the Buzzberg Alpha leaderboard. Most covered: NVO, SPY, SMH.