Author: Gonçalo

  • PATRIZIA SE (PAT.DE): Significant markdown on Real Assets

    Patrizia SE: Business model PATRIZIA is a prominent European independent real asset investment manager, employing 1,011 full-time equivalents (FTE) as of December 31, 2022, across 28 locations globally. The core focus of the company lies in real asset investment management, offering an extensive product portfolio that includes private and listed equity funds, private debt funds,…

  • Reflecting on 2023: A Review of My Portfolio and Outlook for the Year Ahead

    Returns for 2023 My annual return stands at approximately +3.68%. My portfolio significantly lagged behind major indexes throughout the year, with the Russell 2000 gaining about 16.28% year-to-date (YTD) as the primary benchmark, the S&P 500 rising by 24.72% YTD, and the Nasdaq soaring by 44.69% YTD. While I believe that a single year might…

  • CPI Card Group (NasdaqGm:PMTS): An Affordable Way to Ride the Payments Industry Wave

    The Business CPI Card Group specializes in payment solutions. They make the credit and debit cards we use every day, which are issued by banks, fintech companies, and more, on the Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover networks. Besides their main product, they also provide debit prepaid cards. On the service front, the company offers…

  • Sachem Capital Corp. (NYSE: SACH) : Seizing Opportunity Amidst Industry Turbulence

    “The time to buy is when there’s blood in the streets, even if it’s your own.” -Mayer Amschel Rothschild The Company The company underwent an initial public offering (IPO) in 2016, during which it issued 2.6 million shares at a price of $5 per share. The company is involved in short-term real estate lending activities,…

  • Natural Alternatives International Inc. (NASDAQ:NAII): A fair company at a wonderful price.

    The Business NAI is a leading manufacturer of dietary supplements that provides a comprehensive range of services to its customers. These services include scientific research, clinical studies, product testing and evaluation, marketing management and support, packaging and delivery system design, regulatory review, and assistance with international product registration. Furthermore, NAI holds a valuable patent estate…

  • Alphabet: SBC and Capital Allocation

    A delve into the company’s employee compensation and capital allocation Alphabet Inc (Alphabet), the holding company of Google, is a global technology company. It offers a wide range of products and platforms, including search, maps, calendar, ads, Gmail, Google Play, Android, google cloud, chrome, and YouTube. The company’s competitive advantages, known as its “moats,” are…