The creator plans to analyze IBM (International Business Machines) in a future video.
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The Problem with 'Buy and Hold' (And What I'm Doing Instead) (Ep 8)
Jul 18, 2026
The creator reviews their 2026 stock picks after six months, noting that a "buy and hold" strategy would have resulted in a 3.1% loss, underperforming the S&P 500. They highlight specific stock performances, including strong gains in United Health and Oshkosh Corporation, and significant losses in Kratos Defense and Security Solutions. The creator also discusses their actual trading actions, which involved selling some positions like United Health and Oshkosh Corporation.
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The creator is bearish on Yum Brands due to a severe foodborne illness outbreak linked to their lettuce supply.
Clorox is mentioned as one of SAP's biggest new contracts, implying stability and potential for long-term holding.
SAP is mentioned as a tier 2 enterprise software company that runs many global enterprises and is a potential 'buy and hold forever' candidate.
S&P Global is mentioned as a company with a long history of dividend increases, fitting the 'buy and hold forever' criteria.
Walmart is mentioned as an example of a company with stable business operations suitable for a 'buy and hold forever' strategy.
Microsoft is mentioned as an example of a company with stable business operations suitable for a 'buy and hold forever' strategy.
Micron is a cyclical stock that is not suitable for a 'buy and hold forever' strategy due to its volatile nature and unpredictable market cycles.
The creator holds The Trade Desk despite a 54% loss, waiting to see if it recovers rather than locking in the loss.
The creator sold Republic Services for a profit, indicating a past successful trade.
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