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Our latest thoughts on the Chinese AST market

Our latest thoughts on the Chinese AST market
Our updated thoughts following new reports that emerged regarding AST sector regulation
Update9 hours ago

Announcing our $58M Series B

Announcing our $58M Series B
A titanic step forward for our clients and our vision
Press4 days ago

At long last, Netflix strides into gaming

At long last, Netflix strides into gaming
Hiring heavy-hitter Mike Verdu as its new VP of Game Development, Netflix focuses on potentially massive new vertical
Update8 days ago

Three Things (July 15th)

Three Things (July 15th)
For Twitter, pleasure is Fleeting
Commentary9 days ago

We've invested in Uranium

We've invested in Uranium
We're now long nuclear energy via two high-quality uranium producers.
Investor Update10 days ago

Evaluating China’s regulatory halt on the HUYA-DOYU merger

Evaluating China’s regulatory halt on the HUYA-DOYU merger
Tencent remains the dominant player in China’s gaming landscape
Update11 days ago

What zebra stripes teach us about financial markets

What zebra stripes teach us about financial markets
On the pursuit of elegance in the midst of complexity
Commentary15 days ago

The Tug of War Between Cybersecurity and Observability

The Tug of War Between Cybersecurity and Observability
We believe Crowdstrike is furthering its data advantage, as one of the leading companies streamlining cybersecurity and observability services
Commentary16 days ago

Three Things (July 6th)

Three Things (July 6th)
Apple’s walled garden, Disney+’s waning magic, and code-free AI
Commentary18 days ago

Cutting through the noise on Fastly’s new CFO

Cutting through the noise on Fastly’s new CFO
On balance, we think Kisling’s hire is more likely related to a recent acquisition, but are closely monitoring the possibility of Fastly itself being acquired
Update22 days ago

Eyes on the horizon, not the windshield

Eyes on the horizon, not the windshield
On focus, fundamentals, and Titan’s approach to the market
Commentary22 days ago

Evaluating POSH's future after key changes

Evaluating POSH's future after key changes
Takeaways from our recent conversation with Poshmark’s Head of Investor Relations
Update23 days ago

Three Things (June 30th)

Three Things (June 30th)
Car prices go flying
Commentary24 days ago

Facebook wins in court, underscoring our thesis

Facebook wins in court, underscoring our thesis
Facebook wins in court, underscoring our thesis
Update25 days ago

The race to influence

The race to influence
Major networks spend big on influencer-focused content to win Zoomer and Alpha attention
Commentarya month ago

How to tell one snake from another

How to tell one snake from another
On knowing which opinions to trust
Commentarya month ago

SharpSpring to be acquired (+77% gain)

SharpSpring to be acquired (+77% gain)
Opportunities holding SharpSpring (SHSP) will be acquired for $17.10 per share, a +77% gain for Titan in just 10 months.
Updatea month ago

EDU: Holding through the upcoming catalyst

EDU: Holding through the upcoming catalyst
Our assessment of recent events suggests that the market is mispricing EDU's forward event path
Updatea month ago

Amazon reportedly in talks to adopt SmartSheet collaboration tools

Amazon reportedly in talks to adopt SmartSheet collaboration tools
The demand for enterprise software continues to grow
Updatea month ago

How to keep a cool head when events get hot

How to keep a cool head when events get hot
Probabilistic reasoning helps investors make sound decisions on limited information
Commentarya month ago

EDU bounces 8% following WeChat post

EDU bounces 8% following WeChat post
EDU stock rises as government-backed press praises off-campus education as a “powerful supplement” encouraging “healthy competition”
Updatea month ago

Think once, then think again

Think once, then think again
What does Amazon ad revenue have to do with grocery store cupcakes?
Commentarya month ago

PagSeguro shines in Q1, led by hidden gem PagBank

PagSeguro shines in Q1, led by hidden gem PagBank
PAGS is quickly becoming a Brazilian payments powerhouse
Update2 months ago

Elastic reports solid FYQ4 results as customer growth accelerates

Elastic reports solid FYQ4 results as customer growth accelerates
Further adoption of Elastic Cloud should drive customer and revenue growth
Update2 months ago

How to predict the future

How to predict the future
This subtle driver of behavior is the closest thing to a crystal ball
Commentary2 months ago

Three Things (June 2nd)

Three Things (June 2nd)
Twitter's "Tomorrow" is here today
Commentary2 months ago

Pinduoduo reports solid Q1 results, with massive room to grow

Pinduoduo reports solid Q1 results, with massive room to grow
Unique social shopping model continues to attract buyers and merchants alike
Update2 months ago

Three Things (June 1st)

Three Things (June 1st)
Apple’s in no rush
Commentary2 months ago

The Power of First Principles

The Power of First Principles
How to filter out the noise and stay focused on the essentials
Commentary2 months ago

Three Things (May 27th)

Three Things (May 27th)
Historic deal as Hollywood goes Prime
Commentary2 months ago

Out of chaos comes opportunity

Out of chaos comes opportunity
How disruptive business models can create durable investment opportunities
Commentary2 months ago

Three Things (May 20th)

Three Things (May 20th)
Ok Google, diagnose this rash
Commentary2 months ago

How we're investing through inflation

How we're investing through inflation
Inflation concerns are weighing on markets. Here's how we're investing through the volatility.
Commentary2 months ago

Fastly's air pocket slump

Fastly's air pocket slump
The edge cloud platform provider fell 20%+ after tepid guidance.
Update3 months ago

Creators are the new users

Creators are the new users
The era of user growth makes way for the age of engagement.
Commentary3 months ago

Google's Q1: operating leverage at scale

Google's Q1: operating leverage at scale
Google reported a massive earnings beat in Q1 that sent the stock up +4% after hours.
Update3 months ago

Some things never change

Some things never change
How to not miss a Fortune 500 sized product launch.
Commentary3 months ago

ASML soars on surging demand

ASML soars on surging demand
ASML's Q1 shows why it's arguably the most important business in the world.
Update3 months ago

We've reduced our hedges, reallocated capital

We've reduced our hedges, reallocated capital
Based on our internal indicators, we think it's time to reduce hedges and re-allocate capital.
Investor Update3 months ago

Netflix stumbles on subscriber miss

Netflix stumbles on subscriber miss
Netflix fell -7% Wednesday morning after missing its Q1 net adds target.
Update3 months ago

New Oriental reports strong fiscal Q3

New Oriental reports strong fiscal Q3
Offshore stock EDU rose +3% after topping estimates on both Q3 results and Q4 guidance.
Update3 months ago

The price of originality

The price of originality
Why originality must be relentlessly pursued and earned.
Commentary3 months ago

Three Things (Apr. 14th)

Three Things (Apr. 14th)
Coinbase reference price set at $250
Commentary3 months ago

LVMH reports exceptional Q1 results

LVMH reports exceptional Q1 results
Luxury giant LVMH rose +5% after topping organic growth expectations by +12% in Q1.
Update3 months ago

Titan Offshore is here

Titan Offshore is here
We're thrilled to announce the launch of our first international investment strategy.
Commentary3 months ago

Introducing Titan Offshore

Introducing Titan Offshore
International stocks for growth and diversification. A complement to our U.S. strategies.
Announcement4 months ago

Looking offshore

Looking offshore
Why it makes sense for investors to look abroad for investment opportunities.
Commentary4 months ago

Déjà Vu: Growth Stock Sell-Off

Déjà Vu: Growth Stock Sell-Off
US growth stocks continue to sell off amidst this healthy technical rotation. Here's how we're investing through it.
Commentary4 months ago

Buy vs. build

Buy vs. build
As a company, how do you know when you should be buying capabilities vs. building them?
Commentary4 months ago

Titan crosses $500 million

Titan crosses $500 million
Titan has crossed $500 million in assets under management (AUM)
Announcement4 months ago

History rhymes

History rhymes
There's one thing investors can count on amidst a constantly fluctuating market.
Commentary4 months ago

Ask a Hedge Fund: Buy, Sell, or Hold?

Ask a Hedge Fund: Buy, Sell, or Hold?
We surveyed over 60 top investors for their outlooks on stocks amidst the recent growth stock selloff.
Deep Dive4 months ago

Déjà vu

Déjà vu
Back to back years now where March market volatility presents an incredible buying opportunity.
Commentary5 months ago

Spring cleaning

Spring cleaning
A spring cleaning of speculative spirits is under way in markets.
Commentary5 months ago

On sale

On sale
When markets go on sale, we go to work.
Commentary5 months ago

Inside the Market Sell-Off

Inside the Market Sell-Off
Investors are selling growth and momentum-driven stocks that have risen most in recent months. Here's our take.
Commentary5 months ago

The distribution paradox

The distribution paradox
Is distribution advantage a corporate crutch, or a closely-guarded secret to success?
Commentary5 months ago

Titan ranked #1 investment advisor in 2020

Titan ranked #1 investment advisor in 2020
Titan was ranked #1 out of 60+ advisors for equity returns in 2020.
Press5 months ago

Twilio surges +12% on blowout earnings

Twilio surges +12% on blowout earnings
The cloud communications platform saw accelerating topline growth and a surprise profit.
Update5 months ago

Announcing our $12.5M Series A

Announcing our $12.5M Series A
Our investors include General Catalyst, Ashton Kutcher and Guy Oseary's Sound Ventures, Instagram founder Mike Krieger, and many others.
Press5 months ago

It doesn't matter until it does

It doesn't matter until it does
A dive into one of the greatest remaining sources of market inefficiency.
Commentary5 months ago

Poshmark jumps +10% after entering the pet business

Poshmark jumps +10% after entering the pet business
Poshmark jumped +10% after announcing it is launching a pets business.
Update5 months ago

Uber unveils new details around Drizly deal

Uber unveils new details around Drizly deal
On Tuesday, Uber reported Q4 earnings and gave investors a deeper look at why it acquired Drizly.
Update5 months ago

Performance Update (Jan. 2021)

Performance Update (Jan. 2021)
Our Flagship and Opportunities strategies fell -4% and gained +7% in January, respectively. Here's our full recap.
Investor Update5 months ago

We've invested in GAN, sold CLCT (+120% gain)

We've invested in GAN, sold CLCT (+120% gain)
After doubling client capital in CLCT, we're redeploying it into the "toll road" in iGaming and sports betting.
Investor Update5 months ago

How to exit early

How to exit early
How periods of chaos can create rare opportunities for investors.
Commentary6 months ago

Inside PayPal's Q4 report

Inside PayPal's Q4 report
Strong product adoption drove another quarter of payment volume growth.
Update6 months ago

Jeff Bezos hands over CEO reins

Jeff Bezos hands over CEO reins
Jeff Bezos' legacy and the future of Amazon
Update6 months ago

We've sold Appian (+320% gain), invested in Poshmark

We've sold Appian (+320% gain), invested in Poshmark
After 4x'ing client capital in APPN, we've redeployed the funds into a recent IPO that's fallen to attractive levels.
Investor Update6 months ago

GameStop and the Other Menu

GameStop and the Other Menu
Wall Street is frantic right now. Titan is staying cool. This is Main Street's time to shine.
Commentary6 months ago

Microsoft's Q2: Growth at hyperscale

Microsoft's Q2: Growth at hyperscale
Microsoft's superb Q2 shows a business continuing to break new ground despite existing at massive scale.
Update6 months ago

The value of active management

The value of active management
How to force a better acquisition offer when half of your stakeholders don't care.
Commentary6 months ago

Collectors Universe receives new acquisition offer

Collectors Universe receives new acquisition offer
We're pleased to announce that today, CLCT received a new, increased acquisition offer as a result of activist efforts from Titan and other active investment managers.
Update6 months ago

Netflix's New Narrative

Netflix's New Narrative
Netflix surged +17% after announcing a big subscriber growth surprise and a changing capital allocation narrative.
Update6 months ago

Three Things to know (Jan. 19th)

Three Things to know (Jan. 19th)
Get ready for foldable iPhones
Commentary6 months ago

Pajama traders

Pajama traders
How retail investors are rewriting the rules of the market. Don't underestimate them.
Commentary6 months ago

PAR Technology Wins Carl's Jr. and Hardee's

PAR Technology Wins Carl's Jr. and Hardee's
PAR rose +12% today after announcing a massive deal with Carl's Jr. and Hardee's.
Update6 months ago

IPOs and SPACs and direct listings, oh my

IPOs and SPACs and direct listings, oh my
How to prepare for 2021's hot new investment theme.
Commentary6 months ago

Performance Update (Dec. 2020)

Performance Update (Dec. 2020)
Our Flagship and Opportunities strategies gained 45% and 57% in 2020, respectively. Here's our full recap.
Investor Update7 months ago

Titan named best robo advisor by U.S. News

Titan named best robo advisor by U.S. News
Press7 months ago

Patience and aggression

Patience and aggression
As your money manager, we are carefully navigating this fundamental paradox.
Commentary7 months ago

Passing on Airbnb and DoorDash (for now)

Passing on Airbnb and DoorDash (for now)
A few reasons why we passed on the recent IPOs of Airbnb and DoorDash.
Investor Update7 months ago

Disney surges on streaming success

Disney surges on streaming success
On Friday morning, Disney surged +15% on the heels of an investor day that mapped out its future in streaming.
Update7 months ago

Move over, ten-baggers

Move over, ten-baggers
Despite Airbnb's and DoorDash's success looking backwards, are they good investments looking forward?
Commentary7 months ago

Taking on Big Co.

Taking on Big Co.
Startups are often best at innovation while incumbents win at distribution. Which is more powerful?
Commentary8 months ago

Performance Update (Nov. 2020)

Performance Update (Nov. 2020)
Our Flagship and Opportunities strategies are up 37-40% YTD through November. Here's our full recap.
Investor Update8 months ago

Deep dive on Airbnb's IPO filing

Deep dive on Airbnb's IPO filing
Our top 5 takeaways from Airbnb's 1,500-page IPO filing.
Commentary8 months ago

Collectors Universe to be acquired for $75.25 per share

Collectors Universe to be acquired for $75.25 per share
The transaction price would represent an ~80% return since we first initiated our position in the stock three months ago.
Update8 months ago

Digging deeper

Digging deeper
What investors should know as peak IPO hot take season approaches.
Commentary8 months ago

$250 Million Strong

$250 Million Strong
Titan has reached $250 million in assets under management (AUM)
Announcement8 months ago

Three Things to know (Nov. 24th)

Three Things to know (Nov. 24th)
Snapchat continues push into TikTok’s turf
Commentary8 months ago

We've invested you in Shopify

We've invested you in Shopify
We've invested Titan Flagship clients into Shopify (SHOP), the "operating system" of modern retail.
Investor Update8 months ago

No called strikes

No called strikes
Our philosophy on IPOs
Commentary8 months ago

Titan wins Best Robo-Advisor award

Titan wins Best Robo-Advisor award
We're pleased to announce that Titan has won the Best Robo-Advisor award from Benzinga.
Press8 months ago

"Work from home" keeps working

"Work from home" keeps working
We think many "work from home" stocks, such as Upwork (UPWK), will keep working for years to come.
Commentary8 months ago

Disney+ continues to rack up subscribers

Disney+ continues to rack up subscribers
Disney rose +3% after hours Thursday after reporting impressive Q4 subscriber growth.
Update8 months ago

Titan ranked #1 investment advisor in Q3

Titan ranked #1 investment advisor in Q3
Titan has ranked #1 out of 80+ advisors for four consecutive quarters now.
Press8 months ago

Markets up on positive vaccine data

Markets up on positive vaccine data
Stocks are on track to book a record day of gains after positive vaccine data from Pfizer suggested a remarkable >90% efficacy rate.
Commentary8 months ago

Return on effort

Return on effort
What the election can teach us about this underutilized metric.
Commentary9 months ago

Performance Update (October 2020)

Performance Update (October 2020)
A recap of the October sell-off and how we're navigating it.
Investor Update9 months ago

Record earnings for big tech

Record earnings for big tech
Thursday afternoon represented the biggest earnings event of the quarter as Apple, Amazon, Facebook, and Google each reported blowout quarters.
Update9 months ago

Three takeaways from Fastly's Q3

Three takeaways from Fastly's Q3
Fastly's Q3 allayed investor concerns around its pre-announce and brought forth signposts of continued underlying strength.
Update9 months ago

Opportunities in Plain Sight

Opportunities in Plain Sight
How has Opportunities been performing? Is it risky? How much should I invest? Our thoughts in this new memo.
Investor Update9 months ago

Is capital a moat?

Is capital a moat?
Quibi's failure suggests that capital can help strengthen and accelerate a moat, but is not a moat in and of itself.
Commentary9 months ago

Election 101: Capitalize on Volatility

Election 101: Capitalize on Volatility
How we're positioning your portfolio ahead of the election.
Investor Update9 months ago

Twilio Acquires Segment for $3.2B

Twilio Acquires Segment for $3.2B
Twilio, the "Amazon (Web Services) of communications," just got even better.
Update9 months ago

Three Things: Apple launch event edition

Three Things: Apple launch event edition
Our top takeaways from Apple's 5G iPhone launch event.
Update9 months ago

The other side of concentration

The other side of concentration
Why customer concentration can often be a revealing indicator of a business that's poised to grow exponentially.
Commentary9 months ago

Fastly's guidance update: Twilio 2.0?

Fastly's guidance update: Twilio 2.0?
Our view on Fastly's recent guidance cut and the analogues we see to 2017-era Twilio.
Update9 months ago

Gatekeepers

Gatekeepers
What's standing between you and Netflix.
Commentary10 months ago

Performance Update (September 2020)

Performance Update (September 2020)
Opportunities rises +11% as the market falls 5%.
Investor Update10 months ago

Collectors Universe refreshes board following activist investor campaign

Collectors Universe refreshes board following activist investor campaign
This morning, CLCT appointed two new independent directors to its board after months of dialogue with activist investor Alta Fox.
Update10 months ago

The value of branding

The value of branding
Sometimes, it's all about the intangibles.
Commentary10 months ago

Roku +15% on NBCU Peacock Deal

Roku +15% on NBCU Peacock Deal
Peacock will finally be taking flight on Roku devices, after months of wrangling — and NBCUniversal’s TV apps will not be going dark on Roku after all.
Update10 months ago

Performance Update (August 2020)

Performance Update (August 2020)
Titan Flagship is now up +30% YTD through August (vs. S&P 500 +10%).
Investor Update10 months ago

Stocks retreat to mid-August levels

Stocks retreat to mid-August levels
Equities are sliding on a steepening yield curve and potential U.S. sanctions on SMIC.
Commentary10 months ago

Looking off the beaten path

Looking off the beaten path
Why great investment are often found off the beaten path.
Commentarya year ago

🔥 Introducing Titan Opportunities

🔥 Introducing Titan Opportunities
Under-the-radar stocks poised for outstanding returns. A complement to Titan Flagship.
Announcementa year ago

A stock picker's market

A stock picker's market
Has the market gotten lazy about distinguishing winners from losers?
Commentarya year ago

Earn 6x more in your retirement account

Earn 6x more in your retirement account
Better performance and up to $10,000 in awards. That's the value of Titan IRAs.
Announcementa year ago

One bundle to rule them all

One bundle to rule them all
Which bundles will win in an increasingly bundleless world?
Commentarya year ago

Titan ranked #1 advisor for returns in Q2 2020

Titan ranked #1 advisor for returns in Q2 2020
This represented Titan's 3rd consecutive quarter of ranking #1 in excess returns vs. normalized benchmarks.
Pressa year ago

Disney Q3 Earnings: Parks Challenges and Subscription Strength

Disney Q3 Earnings: Parks Challenges and Subscription Strength
Disney rose 4% after hours after surpassing its 2024 Disney+ subscriber target four years early.
Updatea year ago

Performance Update (July 2020)

Performance Update (July 2020)
The Titan Flagship strategy is now up +17% YTD through July (vs. S&P 500 +2%).
Investor Updatea year ago

Q2 Earnings Blowout: Apple, Amazon, Facebook, Google

Q2 Earnings Blowout: Apple, Amazon, Facebook, Google
Several Titan portfolio companies surged more than 5% after hours Thursday after reporting strong calendar Q2 results..
Updatea year ago

PayPal Q2 Earnings: Record performance and accelerating demand

PayPal Q2 Earnings: Record performance and accelerating demand
PayPal booked a record Q2 as years of digital payments and e-commerce adoption continue to take place over months.
Updatea year ago

Netflix Q2 2020 Earnings: A Tale of Two Quarters

Netflix Q2 2020 Earnings: A Tale of Two Quarters
Record Q2 subscriber growth was tempered by a softer-than-expected outlook for Q3 net subscriber additions.
Updatea year ago

Buffett & Sequoia

Buffett & Sequoia
What Buffett & Sequoia Capital have in common.
Commentarya year ago

Tick tock, TikTok

Tick tock, TikTok
What opportunities and threats do tech bans bring?
Commentarya year ago

Corporate boards in the millennial age

Corporate boards in the millennial age
What Fortune 500 boards of directors might look like in the future.
Commentarya year ago

Performance Update (June 2020)

Performance Update (June 2020)
The Titan Flagship composite is now up +10% YTD through June (vs. S&P 500 down -3%).
Investor Updatea year ago

What WWDC tells us about the future of Apple

What WWDC tells us about the future of Apple
The four key themes underlying the biggest updates that came out of Apple's latest developer conference.
Updatea year ago

Can trees grow to the sky?

Can trees grow to the sky?
How COVID-19 is propelling several tech giants to new heights.
Commentarya year ago

Titan featured in InvestmentNews

Titan featured in InvestmentNews
Titan was recently featured in InvestmentNews as "the robo-adviser that shorted the market and won."
Pressa year ago

Primed to endure

Primed to endure
On Amazon's future.
Commentarya year ago

Titan Insider Scoop: Notable insider buying at Uber

Titan Insider Scoop: Notable insider buying at Uber
A board member at Uber and consumer industry veteran just made a large open market purchase of UBER stock.
Updatea year ago

Titan Crosses $100M AUM

Titan Crosses $100M AUM
We just crossed $100 million in assets under management, a huge milestone we couldn't have achieved without you.
Announcementa year ago

The risk/reward today

The risk/reward today
We're positioned for an unusually wide range of outcomes in the market, with full hedges activated.
Commentarya year ago

Apple slated to begin producing its own PC processor chips

Apple slated to begin producing its own PC processor chips
New reports suggest Apple will be soon announcing a shift towards its own processor chips for its Mac line of products.
Updatea year ago

Last-mover advantage

Last-mover advantage
While being first to a market is great, sometimes being last is even better.
Commentarya year ago

Performance Update (May 2020)

Performance Update (May 2020)
The Titan Flagship composite is now up +8% YTD through May (vs. S&P 500 down -5%).
Investor Updatea year ago

Content is king, execution is queen

Content is king, execution is queen
What HBO Max's recent launch can teach us about execution.
Commentarya year ago

Twilio Surges to All-Time Highs

Twilio Surges to All-Time Highs
Twilio surged to all-time highs after announcing it will power NYC's COVID-19 contact tracing initiative.
Updatea year ago

Hidden judo strategies

Hidden judo strategies
One of the most under-appreciated strategies in business is one from the martial arts.
Commentarya year ago

Slugging percentage

Slugging percentage
This past week was an exceptionally strong reminder of the importance of slugging percentage, a metric foundational to baseball and investing.
Commentarya year ago

PayPal Q1 2020 Earnings: The $20 billion earnings call

PayPal Q1 2020 Earnings: The $20 billion earnings call
PayPal revealed key insights on its Q1 call that have broad-ranging implications for both the company and the outlook for retail recovery.
Updatea year ago

Twilio Q1 2020 Earnings: Digital transformations accelerating ahead

Twilio Q1 2020 Earnings: Digital transformations accelerating ahead
Twilio surged +25% after hours on Wednesday after reporting large beats on revenue and guidance.
Updatea year ago

Titan ranked #1 advisor for returns in Q1 2020

Titan ranked #1 advisor for returns in Q1 2020
This represented Titan's 2nd consecutive quarter of ranking #1 in excess returns vs. normalized benchmarks.
Pressa year ago

Performance Update (April 2020)

Performance Update (April 2020)
April was a sharp rebound from the March selloff, with Titan up +15% (vs. S&P 500 +13%).
Investor Updatea year ago

Betting on taxes

Betting on taxes
You're an investor in several "tax collectors": stocks that earn a tax on the most stable, fast-growing behaviors in human history.
Commentarya year ago

Apple Q2 Earnings Analysis: Services and Wearables drive revenue growth

Apple Q2 Earnings Analysis: Services and Wearables drive revenue growth
Apple's exited its second fiscal quarter with surprising strength and the "best product pipeline ever."
Updatea year ago

Facebook Earnings Analysis: Q1 2020 results show ad spend stabilizing

Facebook Earnings Analysis: Q1 2020 results show ad spend stabilizing
On Wednesday after hours, Facebook surged +9% after reporting strong user growth and a healthy beat on topline revenue
Updatea year ago

Google Q1 Earnings: A tale of two quarters

Google Q1 Earnings: A tale of two quarters
Google rose +8% after hours on Tuesday after reporting better-than-feared trends on the ad revenue front.
Updatea year ago

Netflix Q1 Earnings: New subscriptions nearly 2x forecasts

Netflix Q1 Earnings: New subscriptions nearly 2x forecasts
Netflix saw its subscriber growth rate accelerate to 23% y/y in Q1 as consumers around the world shelter-in-place.
Updatea year ago

It's all about the skew

It's all about the skew
How skew can make you a better investor and decision-maker.
Commentarya year ago

Go all in? Not yet.

Go all in? Not yet.
After this 25% rally from March lows, we’re shifting our tone from aggressive offense to light offense.
Commentarya year ago

Looking for the bottom

Looking for the bottom
Is now a good time to buy stocks, or will the market head lower?
Commentarya year ago

The deafening silence

The deafening silence
What will Buffett buy?
Commentarya year ago

Invert, always invert

Invert, always invert
Inside a hedge fund manager's 100x trade.
Commentarya year ago

How we're outperforming

How we're outperforming
We've outperformed the market average and other investment managers for you so far this year.
Investor Updatea year ago

Investing in the midst of COVID-19

Investing in the midst of COVID-19
We’re well-positioned to weather the coronavirus downturn and generate alpha for you.
Investor Updatea year ago

Tame your inner Elephant

Tame your inner Elephant
You can be a Kentucky Derby-level Rider, but without mastering your Elephant, you're going to lose.
Commentarya year ago

How Uber is surprisingly immune to coronavirus

How Uber is surprisingly immune to coronavirus
Four takeaways from the investor call that sent Uber up +38%.
Updatea year ago

Going up on a Tuesday

Going up on a Tuesday
Tuesday offered a much-welcome breath of fresh air for investors stifled by bad news (and self-isolation).
Commentarya year ago

🛡️ Recession-Proof Playbook

🛡️ Recession-Proof Playbook
A recession is becoming increasingly likely, which means game time as an investor.
Commentarya year ago

Hedge Funds on COVID: Buy, Sell, or Hold?

Hedge Funds on COVID: Buy, Sell, or Hold?
We surveyed over 60 top investors for their outlooks on stocks amidst the coronavirus selloff.
Deep Divea year ago

Exponential growth

Exponential growth
Where we're seeing it and where we're not.
Commentarya year ago

Bill Ackman now hedging against coronavirus

Bill Ackman now hedging against coronavirus
Pershing Square Capital just bought long hedges to limit losses amid coronavirus volatility.
Commentarya year ago

🛡️ We're activating your maximum hedge

🛡️ We're activating your maximum hedge
Based on our internal indicators of current market conditions, we think the volatility presents a ripe opportunity for alpha.
Investor Updatea year ago

Early Thoughts on Coronavirus

Early Thoughts on Coronavirus
We think the recent sell-off is a buying opportunity. The economic impact of coronavirus should fade over time.
Commentarya year ago

All-Time Performance

All-Time Performance
Since inception, our Flagship strategy has outperformed all of its benchmarks.
Investor Updatea year ago

Flagship 101

Flagship 101
Flagship is our first investment strategy. Here's a reminder on how it works.
Investor Updatea year ago

Prove yourself wrong

Prove yourself wrong
An important lesson on investing from Warren Buffett's right hand man.
Commentarya year ago

Titan Ranked #1 of 60+ Robo Advisors for Q4 Returns

Titan Ranked #1 of 60+ Robo Advisors for Q4 Returns
Titan was ranked #1 out of 64 robo advisors by 4Q performance in the Robo Report, a quarterly review of all robo advisors.
Pressa year ago

Twilio Q4 Earnings: Investing for Growth

Twilio Q4 Earnings: Investing for Growth
Twilio fell -4% after hours as forecasted losses are outweighing strong revenue growth trends.
Updatea year ago

Google Q4 Earnings: The Big YouTube and Cloud Reveal

Google Q4 Earnings: The Big YouTube and Cloud Reveal
In its Q4 report, Google disclosed (for the first time ever) critical segment data around its YouTube and Cloud businesses.
Updatea year ago

Performance Scorecard

Performance Scorecard
Many of you have asked for more details on how Titan stacks up versus other popular investment platforms. Here's a snapshot.
Investor Updatea year ago

Amazon Q4 Earnings: Operating Leverage 101

Amazon Q4 Earnings: Operating Leverage 101
Amazon soared more than +10% after hours after beating analyst profit estimates by 60%. But how?
Updatea year ago

Apple Q1 Earnings: A Blowout Quarter for the iPhone 11

Apple Q1 Earnings: A Blowout Quarter for the iPhone 11
On Tuesday after hours, AAPL rose +2% after reporting all-time record revenues and profits.
Updatea year ago

The Coronavirus Crisis

The Coronavirus Crisis
How does the coronavirus outbreak impact your portfolio?
Commentarya year ago

Netflix Q4 Earnings: Tossing a Coin to Your Witcher

Netflix Q4 Earnings: Tossing a Coin to Your Witcher
Netflix reported solid earnings and some eye-popping numbers around its latest hit series.
Update2 years ago

Hedge fund alpha from Titan stocks

Hedge fund alpha from Titan stocks
Hedge fund alpha is being heavily driven by growth stocks. Is "value investing" dead?
Update2 years ago

Transdigm's Gift to Investors: Another Massive Special Dividend

Transdigm's Gift to Investors: Another Massive Special Dividend
Transdigm boosts its YTD total return to ~92% after announcing a massive $32.50 special dividend to shareholders.
Update2 years ago

The worrying C-3POs

The worrying C-3POs
A retro on investing through the market's largest rally in recent memory.
Commentary2 years ago

IAC and Match Group Approve Spinoff of MTCH

IAC and Match Group Approve Spinoff of MTCH
Today, IAC rose over +7% after IAC and Match Group formally approved the planned MTCH spinoff.
Update2 years ago

Friday, 39 years ago

Friday, 39 years ago
A little computer company went public. It was banned in Massachusetts.
Commentary2 years ago

Inside Scoop: Insider Buying at Transdigm

Inside Scoop: Insider Buying at Transdigm
A member of Transdigm's c-suite just increased her personal stake in the company by nearly 150%.
Update2 years ago

Schwab Rumored to Pursue $25bn Acquisition of TD Ameritrade

Schwab Rumored to Pursue $25bn Acquisition of TD Ameritrade
Schwab's latest bold bet on scale is a rumored $25 billion acquisition of TD Ameritrade.
Update2 years ago

PayPal Acquires Honey in Landmark $4bn Deal

PayPal Acquires Honey in Landmark $4bn Deal
The acquisition would represent PayPal's largest purchase to date.
Update2 years ago

First-Hand Pricing Power

First-Hand Pricing Power
In this week's Quick Thought, we cover the concept of pricing power in our daily lives.
Education2 years ago

Disney Up +5% Ahead of Disney+ Launch

Disney Up +5% Ahead of Disney+ Launch
Disney reported solid earnings and expressed optimism in advance of the Disney+ launch.
Update2 years ago

Match Group Q3 Earnings: Investing for Global Love

Match Group Q3 Earnings: Investing for Global Love
Match Group (MTCH) fell sharply after coming up short in its outlook. Is the reaction justified?
Update2 years ago

Twilio Seems Oversold

Twilio Seems Oversold
We think Twilio, the "Amazon (Web Services) of communications," is oversold in the market right now.
Update2 years ago

PayPal Q3 Earnings: Strong Fundamentals at a Bargain Price

PayPal Q3 Earnings: Strong Fundamentals at a Bargain Price
Prior investments in consumer experience paid off handsomely for PayPal in its latest fiscal quarter.
Update2 years ago

The US-China Trade Imbalance

The US-China Trade Imbalance
Amidst trade war volatility, a few Titan companies are resiliently operating in the crossfire.
Commentary2 years ago

Schwab Launches Commission-Free Trades in the U.S. and Canada

Schwab Launches Commission-Free Trades in the U.S. and Canada
In its announcement of Chuck Schwab's latest book, SCHW announced commission-free trading on most equity products in the U.S. and Canada.
Update2 years ago

Transcript: Q&A on Impeachment Inquiry

Transcript: Q&A on Impeachment Inquiry
The TLDR on what impeachment could mean for the markets.
Commentary2 years ago

Now Launching: Titan for Retirement (IRAs)

Now Launching: Titan for Retirement (IRAs)
Introducing Titan for Retirement: a game-changing re-imagination of the IRA experience from the ground up.
Commentary2 years ago

Apple's September Product Launch: The Power of 1% Compounded Improvements

Apple's September Product Launch: The Power of 1% Compounded Improvements
Apple's September event unveiled a slew of new features and product launches, as well as a glimpse of where the company is headed strategically.
Update2 years ago

The Recent Momentum Selloff

The Recent Momentum Selloff
We've seen a selloff in several Titan stocks recently, driven by a momentum reversal. Here's why, and our take on the path forward.
Commentary2 years ago

Facebook Launches Dating Platform in the U.S.

Facebook Launches Dating Platform in the U.S.
On Thursday morning, after nearly a year of testing in other markets, Facebook finally launched its dating service in the U.S.
Update2 years ago

August Market Update: Volatility Continues

August Market Update: Volatility Continues
As we've recently highlighted, markets have been particularly volatile as of late. But don't let it change your investment philosophy.
Commentary2 years ago

Q2 2019 Earnings Review: Tinder & Match Light Up IAC's Results

Q2 2019 Earnings Review: Tinder & Match Light Up IAC's Results
On Wednesday, IAC surged nearly +11% on strength at Tinder and other Match Group properties.
Update2 years ago

Transdigm Q3 2019 Earnings: Blowout Results and a 6% Dividend

Transdigm Q3 2019 Earnings: Blowout Results and a 6% Dividend
On Tuesday morning, Transdigm spiked +14% after reporting a tremendous quarter and a special dividend.
Update2 years ago

Stocks Fall as Trade War Escalates... Again

Stocks Fall as Trade War Escalates... Again
More trade war threats, another correction. Zoom out and don't let the headlines dictate your investment strategy.
Commentary2 years ago

Apple Q3 2019 Earnings Review: Strength Across the Ecosystem

Apple Q3 2019 Earnings Review: Strength Across the Ecosystem
In its Q3 results, Apple boosted its financial outlook and revealed some impressive metrics around some of its lesser-followed segments.
Update2 years ago

PTC's Subscription Stumble: An Autodesk Moment?

PTC's Subscription Stumble: An Autodesk Moment?
PTC reported solid Q3 results but lowered its Q4 forecast. Investors punished the stock, down 14% after hours. Here's our take.
Update2 years ago

Netflix's Q2 Subscriber Stumble

Netflix's Q2 Subscriber Stumble
Netflix whiffed on Q2 subscriber growth. The company's moat is now being put to the test.
Update2 years ago

Q2 2019 Investor Letter

Q2 2019 Investor Letter
Each quarter, we provide updates on the market, the Titan composite, and more. Here are some highlights.
Commentary2 years ago

Q2 Office Hours on Tues 7/23

Q2 Office Hours on Tues 7/23
We'll host our quarterly Office Hours next week. Be sure to reserve your spot - capacity is limited.
Commentary2 years ago

Facebook Seen Pushing Forward Its Younger Content Platforms

Facebook Seen Pushing Forward Its Younger Content Platforms
Ahead of annual content creator convention Vidcon, several reports emerged highlighting Facebook's continued efforts in growing its more nascent content platforms.
Update2 years ago

PayPal and Visa Launch Instant Transfers

PayPal and Visa Launch Instant Transfers
PayPal and Visa have joined forces to offer faster payments to consumers in Canada.
Update2 years ago

Upcoming Prime Day Sparks Deal Frenzy

Upcoming Prime Day Sparks Deal Frenzy
Amazon is hosting its Prime Day shopping event on July 15-16. Competing retailers are already prepping for battle. Here's our take.
Update2 years ago

Titan on the Drunken Money Podcast

Titan on the Drunken Money Podcast
Our co-founder Clay joined a podcast to share why Titan was built, the experience at Y Combinator, and more.
Press2 years ago

Titan Learn: ROIC and How It Drives Stock Prices

Titan Learn: ROIC and How It Drives Stock Prices
In our inaugural Titan Learn, we delve into ROIC, the often-overlooked metric that drives long-term stock returns.
Commentary2 years ago

Facebook Announces Libra, a New Crypto Project

Facebook Announces Libra, a New Crypto Project
Libra, a new blockchain & cryptocurrency project incubated by Facebook, was announced today. We think it is a net positive for the crypto ecosystem.
Update2 years ago

Salesforce Sees DATA in its Future

Salesforce Sees DATA in its Future
Salesforce strengthens its grip on enterprise software solutions with its recent acquisition of Tableau (NYSE: DATA).
Update2 years ago

Titan in U.S. News

Titan in U.S. News
U.S. News, one of the country's leading rankings and advice publications, just gave Titan a shout-out.
Press2 years ago

Titan is Now Integrated with Mint

Titan is Now Integrated with Mint
You can now link your Titan account to Mint via our custodian partner, Apex Clearing.
Commentary2 years ago

Google: A Compelling Risk/Reward?

Google: A Compelling Risk/Reward?
Some investors consider GOOG to be one of the most compelling risk/reward opportunities on the market today.
Update2 years ago

Trade Wars Intensify, This Time with Mexico

Trade Wars Intensify, This Time with Mexico
Markets tumbled after Trump threatened tariffs on Mexican imports. Here's our take.
Commentary2 years ago

Deep Dive on Disney

Deep Dive on Disney
The world's leading entertainment company is transforming into an "entertainment-as-a-service" business. Here's our in-depth take.
Update2 years ago

Titan Executive Access: Insights from the Leader in Beer and Cannabis

Titan Executive Access: Insights from the Leader in Beer and Cannabis
In our inaugural Executive Access interview, we spoke to the team at Constellation Brands to get your top questions answered.
Update2 years ago

Uber IPO: Hedge Fund Sentiment Survey

Uber IPO: Hedge Fund Sentiment Survey
We surveyed ~50 top investors for their views on Uber ahead of its first public trades. Here are the results.
Commentary2 years ago

Stocks Fall as U.S.-China Trade War Escalates

Stocks Fall as U.S.-China Trade War Escalates
The U.S.-China trade war tensions had been quiet since December, but erupted again this weekend.
Commentary2 years ago

Amazon Up +3% on Berkshire Hathaway's Investment

Amazon Up +3% on Berkshire Hathaway's Investment
"The truth is that I've watched Amazon from the start and I think what Jeff Bezos has done is something close to a miracle."
Update2 years ago

The Slack S-1: An Analysis in Five Charts

The Slack S-1: An Analysis in Five Charts
On Friday, workplace messaging software business Slack filed to go public via a direct listing under the ticker SK, eschewing the traditional IPO process. Here are 5 quick takeaways from its ~400-page S-1 filing.
Commentary2 years ago

What Investors Don't Get about Google

What Investors Don't Get about Google
Google fell sharply on Q1 earnings, mostly due to an ad revenue shortfall. We think investors are missing the bigger picture.
Update2 years ago

Amazon's Flywheel Gets a Boost with Free 1-Day Shipping

Amazon's Flywheel Gets a Boost with Free 1-Day Shipping
Amazon is moving Prime from Free 2-Day to 1-Day Shipping across all products globally. It's a master chess move no one else can make.
Update2 years ago

Facebook Grows in Q1 in Spite of Security Investments

Facebook Grows in Q1 in Spite of Security Investments
Facebook surged on Q1 results, growing users and earnings to record levels despite major security investments. "We can do both," said Sheryl Sandberg.
Update2 years ago

Market Holiday

Market Holiday
U.S. stock markets are closed today for Good Friday, but we're here if you need us. Give us a shout.
Commentary2 years ago

Fireside Chat with Howard Marks of Oaktree Capital

Fireside Chat with Howard Marks of Oaktree Capital
We joined a private investor meeting with billionaire investor Howard Marks of Oaktree Capital. Here are our notes.
Commentary2 years ago

Uber/Lyft S-1 Comparison: A Tale of Five Charts

Uber/Lyft S-1 Comparison: A Tale of Five Charts
Transportation giant Uber finally filed to go public. Here are our takeaways from the S1.
Commentary2 years ago

Disney Announces Disney+ at $6.99 per Month

Disney Announces Disney+ at $6.99 per Month
Disney rose +10% on announcing it will launch its streaming video platform & Netflix competitor, Disney+, in November at $6.99/month.
Update2 years ago

Q1 2019 Investor Letter

Q1 2019 Investor Letter
Each quarter, we provide updates on the market, the Titan composite, and more. Here are some highlights.
Commentary2 years ago

Q1 Office Hours on Wed 4/17

Q1 Office Hours on Wed 4/17
We will host our quarterly Office Hours next week. Be sure to reserve your spot - capacity is limited.
Commentary2 years ago

Q1 Investor Letter (mobile)

Q1 Investor Letter (mobile)
Our Q1 2019 recap of the markets, your portfolio, our Thought of the Quarter, and more.
Investor Update2 years ago

Q1 Investor Letter (desktop)

Q1 Investor Letter (desktop)
Our Q1 2019 recap of the markets, your portfolio, our Thought of the Quarter, and more.
Investor Update2 years ago

Constellation Q4 2019 Earnings: A Taste for the Finer Things

Constellation Q4 2019 Earnings: A Taste for the Finer Things
Millennials are becoming more and more snobby when it comes to booze, and Constellation is winning because of it.
Update2 years ago

Lyft's IPO: Buyer Beware

Lyft's IPO: Buyer Beware
We surveyed ~40 hedge funds and most were not positive on Lyft's IPO. Here's why.
Commentary2 years ago

Apple Launches Streaming Video and Credit Cards

Apple Launches Streaming Video and Credit Cards
This move makes strategic sense, but does not surprise us given Apple's ~$250B war chest of cash and nearly 1B iPhone installed base.
Update2 years ago

5 Key Takeaways from Pinterest's IPO Filing

5 Key Takeaways from Pinterest's IPO Filing
On Friday afternoon, digital scrapbooking site Pinterest officially filed to go public under the ticker PINS, releasing over 600 pages of business and financial disclosures in the process.
Update2 years ago

Google Unveils Its "Netflix of Gaming"

Google Unveils Its "Netflix of Gaming"
On Tuesday, Google unveiled *Stadia*, a new cloud-based gaming service that would allow anyone to game on any device using just a Chrome browser - no consoles or specialized hardware needed.
Update2 years ago

Boeing Stock Down on 737 Max 8 Crash

Boeing Stock Down on 737 Max 8 Crash
Update2 years ago

Pricing Power in Action

Pricing Power in Action
Update2 years ago

Warren Buffett on Consumer Brands

Warren Buffett on Consumer Brands
The legendary investor admitted he overpaid for Kraft Heinz and was wrong in a few ways. Here's our take on what happened.
Update2 years ago

Visa and MasterCard prepare to raise fees

Visa and MasterCard prepare to raise fees
The two payment networks plan to exert their pricing power soon by raising the interchange fees often paid by consumers.
Update2 years ago

Deep Dive on Facebook

Deep Dive on Facebook
Under fire, one of the world's best businesses. We dive deep into the business model, its competitive advantages, privacy concerns, and more.
Update2 years ago

Alphabet's Weak Margins Spur Worries About Competition

Alphabet's Weak Margins Spur Worries About Competition
We think investors are becoming nervous about Google's operating costs amid Amazon's growth and rising share of the digital ad market.
Update2 years ago

Amazon Chugs Along in Q4, but Tepid Forecast Weighs on Stock

Amazon Chugs Along in Q4, but Tepid Forecast Weighs on Stock
The e-commerce giant reported mixed year-end earnings. Core profit centers continued to surge, but Q1 guidance weighed on the stock.
Update2 years ago

Facebook Powers Through Privacy Scandals in Q4

Facebook Powers Through Privacy Scandals in Q4
The digital advertising juggernaut's shares rose +12% after hours as it demonstrated the strength of its network effects.
Update2 years ago

It's the Services, Stupid

It's the Services, Stupid
Update2 years ago

Cautious Optimism Ahead of Facebook's Q4 Results

Cautious Optimism Ahead of Facebook's Q4 Results
Heading into Facebook's Q4 report on Jan 30th after the close, we assessed a number of analyst previews to get a sense for the market's focus.
Update2 years ago

Chart of the Week: Perspective is Everything

Chart of the Week: Perspective is Everything
Here are the astounding returns Amazon investors could have enjoyed over the past 20+ years (green) vs. the temporary but painful drawdowns they would have had to persist through along the way (red).
Update2 years ago

Execution Stumble and CFO Retirement

Execution Stumble and CFO Retirement
Design software platform PTC had mixed Q1 results, but they were overshadowed by a cautious 2019 forecast and CFO retirement.
Update2 years ago

Building "The Alexa of Business"

Building "The Alexa of Business"
Update3 years ago

Wine Hangover

Wine Hangover
Constellation was down over -12% on Wednesday after an earnings report that included a reduction in outlook for their Wine & Spirits business. While they surpassed Wall Street expectations...
Update3 years ago

Apple Cuts Outlook as Chinese Slowdown Hits iPhone Demand

Apple Cuts Outlook as Chinese Slowdown Hits iPhone Demand
Apple cut its sales outlook for the first time in almost two decades, citing weaker demand in China and fewer iPhone upgrades. The stock fell -8% in pre-market trading on the news.
Update3 years ago

Light Holiday Forecast Weighs on Apple

Light Holiday Forecast Weighs on Apple
Update3 years ago

Over-reaction Despite Strong Results

Over-reaction Despite Strong Results
Update3 years ago

High Expectations from Wall Street in Q3

High Expectations from Wall Street in Q3
Update3 years ago

PayPal +7% on earnings

PayPal +7% on earnings
Update3 years ago

A Change in CEO

A Change in CEO
Update3 years ago

Strong Q2 Earnings Led by Beer

Strong Q2 Earnings Led by Beer
Update3 years ago

Takeaways from iPhone Refresh

Takeaways from iPhone Refresh
Update3 years ago

Amazon Goes After $88B Ad Market

Amazon Goes After $88B Ad Market
Update3 years ago

Game on, Tivo

Game on, Tivo
Update3 years ago

Investment in WEED

Investment in WEED
Update3 years ago

Thesis Strengthens on Apple

Thesis Strengthens on Apple
Update3 years ago

Amazon Executes Yet Again

Amazon Executes Yet Again
Update3 years ago

PayPal Underwhelms in Q2

PayPal Underwhelms in Q2
Update3 years ago

Investments Pay Off for Google in Q2

Investments Pay Off for Google in Q2
Update3 years ago

Famed Hedge Fund Buys PayPal stock

Famed Hedge Fund Buys PayPal stock
Update3 years ago

Happy Amazon Prime Day

Happy Amazon Prime Day
Update3 years ago

Spotify vs. Apple

Spotify vs. Apple
Update3 years ago

Beer Outperformance Negated by Marketing Spend

Beer Outperformance Negated by Marketing Spend
Update3 years ago

Amazon Inheriting McDonald's Legacy?

Amazon Inheriting McDonald's Legacy?
Update3 years ago

Apple Exploring a Bundle

Apple Exploring a Bundle
Update3 years ago

iPhone X Sales Better than Feared in Q2

iPhone X Sales Better than Feared in Q2
Update3 years ago

Amazon Commands 42 Cents of Every Dollar Spent Online

Amazon Commands 42 Cents of Every Dollar Spent Online
Update3 years ago

Amazon Publishes Annual Letter

Amazon Publishes Annual Letter
Update3 years ago

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