Jan 16 • 🧠 Resources & Education
Finding Value in Volatility: Stocks of the Week
In 2008, while most people were fleeing a crashing market, one investor saw the future and bought Apple for $3 a share. Ten years later, that $10,000 investment was worth half a million dollars.
The lesson? Wealth is built by recognizing opportunity when others are scared.
Right now, we are seeing a massive shift in where money is moving, specifically into digital assets and fintech. If you aren't positioned to benefit from these shifts, you’re just watching from the sidelines.
1. The "Best" Stock: Circle (UP 168%)
Circle is a fintech powerhouse that issues "digital dollars" (USDC). Unlike volatile cryptocurrencies, USDC is a stablecoin pegged one-to-one with the U.S. dollar, offering a regulated and safe entry point for crypto investors.
The Big Move: Circle recently went public and saw a staggering 168% increase in just one week.
The Secret Sauce: Major institutional backing. BlackRock, the world’s largest money manager, is a major supporter. As institutions move cash into stablecoins for trading and settlement, Circle’s value is poised to skyrocket.
The Strategy: Mario warns not to "YOLO" into the stock at its peak. Instead, watch for the inevitable "post-IPO dip" as early investors take profits, then use that as an entry point for a five-year hold.
2. The "Worst" Stock: Lululemon (DOWN 16%)
Lululemon recently had its worst day ever, dropping 19% in a single Friday due to lowered guidance, high inventories, and concerns over tariffs.
The Contrarian View: Despite the recent drop, Mario sees this as a classic "buy the dip" scenario. Lululemon isn't a fad; they have a massive, loyal community and a dominant market share in premium yoga and athletic wear.
Market Manipulation? Mario notes that large banks often cut price targets, causing institutions to sell and drive the price down, only to buy back in once the stock is cheap.
The Goal: Even if it takes a year for Lululemon to return to its previous highs, that would represent a 21% gain, doubling the average annual return of the stock market.
3. The Opportunity of the Week: Coinbase (UP 3%)
If you want to buy electric cars, you think Tesla. If you want to buy crypto safely, you think Coinbase. As the largest crypto exchange, Coinbase holds the lion's share of the market.
Institutional Adoption: It’s not just retail investors anymore. Large companies like GameStop are starting to hold Bitcoin instead of cash, and they use Coinbase to do it.
The Visa Connection: A new partnership with Visa allows users to link their Coinbase accounts to their credit cards, making Bitcoin a functional currency for everyday purchases.
S&P 500 Whispers: There is growing speculation that Coinbase will be added to the S&P 500. If that happens, every major 401(k) and index fund in America will be forced to buy the stock, potentially triggering a massive price surge.
The Discount: Currently trading at a 25% discount from its recent highs, Coinbase offers a potential 33% gain just by returning to its previous level.
The Cost of Inaction
Most people hear this information, think about it for two weeks, and then forget. A year later, they return to see these stocks have surged and realize they missed out on 30% or 40% gains.
Don't let the fear of a "crash" stop you from moving toward value.
Whether you’re looking at the institutional stability of Circle, the community loyalty of Lululemon, or the infrastructure dominance of Coinbase, the goal is the same: build a legacy by investing in the future today.
If you’re feeling overwhelmed by the market, remember: stay calm, do your research, and execute.
Ready to grow? Let’s make some profits together.
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Finding Value in Volatility: Stocks of the Week
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