• E09: AMD and TSMC Drive the pragmatic portfolio ahead of the market

  • Jan 22 2024
  • Length: 34 mins
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E09: AMD and TSMC Drive the pragmatic portfolio ahead of the market

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  • Pragmatic Portfolio Performance
    • Outperformance Analysis: In-depth discussion on how and why the Pragmatic Portfolio outperformed the broader market. This section highlights the strong performance of specific stocks like AMD, Taiwan Semiconductor, Datadog, RingCentral, and PayPal.
    • AMD and Taiwan Semiconductor: A thorough exploration of why AMD and Taiwan Semiconductor experienced significant spikes, including an analysis of their market position and future potential.
    • Other Key Performers: Examination of other notable stocks in the portfolio, offering insights into their individual performances and how they contributed to the overall success of the portfolio.
    Overview of Market Dynamics
    • Market Movements: A detailed analysis of the market's behavior in the past three weeks, emphasizing the significance of the post-pullback week, the following rally, and the subsequent week. This section underscores the importance of distinguishing between market noise and meaningful signals.
    • Hypothesis on Early January Contraction: Reiterating my hypothesis that the early January contraction was a reaction to external factors rather than an indicator of market health. This viewpoint is supported by the market's response to the earthquake in Japan, Apple's stock downgrade, and the holiday trading lull.
    Broader Market Analysis
    • Market Indices and Sector Performance: Detailed comparison of the Pragmatic Portfolio's returns against major indices like the S&P, Nasdaq, and Russell, as well as an overview of the underlying sectors.
    • Retail Sales Impact: Discussion on how strong retail sales not only influenced the market but also supported my optimistic forecast for a strong market performance in 2024.
    2024 Market Outlook
    • Predictive Factors for 2024: An informed prediction for the market in 2024, based on factors like potential Fed rate cuts, continued economic growth, and the abundance of undervalued stocks.
    • Strategic Recommendations: Recommendations for listeners on how to position their portfolios in anticipation of the predicted market trends.
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