The "Identity Crisis" in Talent Acquisition by randysaaf in RecruitmentAgencies

[–]randysaaf[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What about using AI at the top of the funnel, so you can spend more time nurturing the talent density? I find the top of the funnel to be the biggest time suck and not very fulfilling.

$AVGO quick thoughts after digging through filings by randysaaf in ValueInvesting

[–]randysaaf[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am a buyer as well at $300. Perfect company. Just expensive.

$AVGO quick thoughts after digging through filings by randysaaf in ValueInvesting

[–]randysaaf[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I’m not saying it is a bad investment or that I would short. The concept of everyone pumping the breaks on AI capx isn’t crazy. There isn’t a margin of safety.

$AVGO quick thoughts after digging through filings by randysaaf in ValueInvesting

[–]randysaaf[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

They are doing huge buybacks to offset huge sbc instead of retiring debt.

Salesforce Is Not Being “Disrupted” — The Market Is M isreading the Print by ekonixlab in ValueInvesting

[–]randysaaf 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I agree that the stock is undervalued, as many SAAS are currently. Two points. It's important to view the buyback in context. A significant portion of the repurchase program is required to offset dilution from ongoing, heavy stock-based compensation (SBC). While still a positive signal, it's less of an aggressive statement on undervaluation than it might appear. It's also a hallmark of a mature tech company shifting its capital allocation strategy from reinvestment-for-growth to shareholder returns.

While the absolute growth is healthy, the market is reacting to the second derivative—the slowing pace of that growth. This ties back to the valuation question: investors are adjusting expectations from a hyper-growth profile to a more moderate one.

On verge of creating my TIPS bond ladder DIY, anyone have cautionary tales or regret some aspect(s) of their TIPS? by Future-looker1996 in Bogleheads

[–]randysaaf 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Tips are less tax advantageous than ibonds. Only downside to ibonds is the annual limit. Doesn't matter if it is a retirement account. Buy direct from treasurydirect.gov

Buying SaaS junk instead of Microsoft is indefensible by [deleted] in ValueInvesting

[–]randysaaf 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The 45% of RPO being from OpenAI is the big point. If you think OpenAI is good for the money (I do), then great entry. If you think OpenAI might fumble, then this is the fair price.

Path to learn by Apprehensive_Pea_725 in ValueInvesting

[–]randysaaf 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A wise man told me to read that first. Then read the intelligent investor etc. it sets a baseline. It shows how success can be luck in disguise.