The Stocks and Savings Podcast 129. What Did We Invest In This Month? The Stocks And Funds We Bought When We Got Paid In October
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Nov 5, 2025 This month brings excitement for investors as positive market trends are discussed. The hosts delve into how AI momentum and easing US-China trade tensions have fueled recent market rallies. They share highlights from strong earnings reports and discuss standout stocks like Shopify and Alphabet. There's also a candid reflection on the volatility of Duolingo. Jamie reveals his latest investments, including MercadoLibre, while Andrea emphasizes her strategic allocations to index funds. Listeners are left contemplating the balance between holding on to underperformers and seizing new opportunities.
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Macro Drivers Behind The Rally
- AI, US-China détente, and softer US inflation combined to drive a strong market rally this month.
- These macro catalysts helped indices like the Nasdaq 100 and S&P 500 gain materially in a short period.
Stocks Amplify Returns In Bull Runs
- Individual stocks amplified returns compared with Andrea's index-heavy portfolio this month.
- Jamie's stock-heavy portfolio outperformed due to big moves in volatile names like Shopify and Snowflake.
Shopify's Big Leap
- Andrea and Jamie both held Shopify, which jumped 26% and helped their portfolios this month.
- Shopify's OpenAI partnership and high-quality business narrative supported the surge.
