r/ValueInvesting top picks vs Meme Stocks - 12 months performance
u/ashm1987 ·
Reddit — r/ValueInvesting
· May 09, 2026 at 09:47
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The post compares a "value" portfolio (GOOG, META, NVO, UNH, BRK.B) against a "meme" portfolio (INTC, TSLA, PLTR, GME, MSTR) over 12 months, showing both returned ~+23%.
No forward-looking thesis is presented; it is a retrospective performance review without explicit buy/sell recommendations.
Quality assessment: Data-driven but shallow; lacks fundamental analysis, catalysts, or valuation context — more of a curiosity post than rigorous DD.
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Portfolio 1: GOOG, META, NVO, UNH, BRK.B
Your portfolio would have gained roughly +23% over the past 12 months.
What drove performance?
\- GOOG was the entire engine, with a massive +155% 1‑year return.
\- META was flat to slightly positive.
\- NVO, UNH, and BRK.B all declined, with NVO the biggest drag.
📌 Summary Table
| Stock | 1‑Year Return | Contribution (20% weight) |
|-------|---------------|----------------------------|
| GOOG | +154.93% | +30.99% |
| META | +1.94% | +0.39% |
| NVO | –28.96% | –5.79% |
| UNH | –1.44% | –0.29% |
| BRK.B | –7.27% | –1.45% |
| Total Portfolio Return | — | ≈ +23% |
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Portfolio 2: INTC, TSLA, PLTR, GME, MSTR
Your portfolio would have gained roughly +24% over the past 12 months.
What drove the performance?
\- Intel (INTC) was the monster winner (+116%), contributing the majority of gains.
\- Tesla (TSLA) added strong upside (+50%).
\- Palantir (PLTR) was a mild positive.
\- GameStop (GME) slightly dragged performance.
\- Strategy/MicroStrategy (MSTR) was the biggest drag (–55%) due to Bitcoin volatility and accounting losses.
📌 Summary Table
| Stock | 1‑Year Return | Contribution (20% weight) |
|-------|---------------|----------------------------|
| TSLA | +50.39% | +10.08% |
| PLTR | +15.65% | +3.13% |
| INTC | +116.61% | +23.32% |
| GME | –9.34% | –1.87% |
| MSTR | –54.73% | –10.95% |
| Total Portfolio Return | — | ≈ +23.7% |