asked me something this week that I had to make a whole video about. "Should I buy Palantir even if I don't agree with what they do?"
The numbers look strong. Defense contracts. AI tailwind. National security money flowing in.
But he doesn't believe in the mission. Mass surveillance. Civil liberties. Real moral conflict.
And he's asking me if he should just hold his nose and buy anyway.
Here's my answer — and this applies to every stock, not just Palantir:
If you don't believe in it, don't buy it.
Not because the chart is wrong. Not because the fundamentals are bad. Because the only reason people lose money in the stock market is emotional decisions. And you cannot hold conviction in something you don't believe in.
The moment it drops 20%... you're out. And that's where the loss happens.
Ask yourself three things before you put a dollar into anything:
- Have you actually used the product?
- Would you defend the company when someone talks bad about it?
- Does what they're building align with who you are?
If you can't answer yes to all three, it doesn't matter how good the chart looks. You're setting yourself up to panic sell at the worst moment.
So what about Palantir specifically?
That's where it gets interesting. Drop your honest take below — are you buying, holding, or staying out? And why?