
Value Quadrant July 2026 Update - Interesting Changes...
In this video, Sven presents the updated Value Quadrant, a tool for comparing stocks based on risk and reward. The x-axis shows reward (low to high), the y-axis shows risk (low at top, high at bottom). Stocks in the upper right quadrant (high reward, low risk) are buys; those in the lower left are sells.
High Risk, Low Reward- SpaceX: The author warns of a speculative bubble with a $2 trillion market cap. Elon Musk's Mars hype is unrealistic. After the lockup period ends, a massive sell-off is expected.
- S&P 500: The passive bid bubble artificially inflates prices. Fundamentals like dividend yield and earnings are in a bubble; the author expects zero or negative real returns over 10 years.
- Bonds: 10-year Treasury yields around 4-5% nominal. After subtracting ~3% inflation, real returns are about 2% – better than the S&P 500.
- Nike (NKE): Stock has fallen sharply, dividend yield at 3.82%. Potential buyout or recovery in 10 years; now rated less risky.
- PepsiCo (PEP): Dividend growth is sluggish, brand pressure from private labels. Expected long-term return: ~5%.
- Schwab Dividend ETF (SCHD): Solid but unspectacular growth.
- ASML (ASML): Stock is 5x higher due to the AI hype. Valuation assumes optimistic 2030 revenue of $60 billion. Author sees too much risk.
- Google (GOOGL): P/E ratio now 40 (was 27). Stock has moved into the AI bubble; expected return only 5-6%.
- BHP Group (BHP): Cyclical commodities – good now, but buy only during a recession.
- Archer-Daniels-Midland (ADM): Dividend yield 2.59%; expectations lowered, risk increased.
- Verizon (VZ): Dividend yield 6% (vs. 5% in 2022). Positive growth; 7% medium risk.
- Cal-Maine Foods (CALM): Dependent on egg prices and avian flu – unchanged.
- Greggs (GRG): UK company with P/E 12 and 4.57% dividend yield. Potential for 7-10% returns.
- Amazon (AMZN): Expected 6-7% return in optimistic scenario, but high risk of 66% loss if growth slows.
- RYR (Ryione?): Real estate AI hype – unclear if AI truly helps.
- Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.B): Currently overvalued (P/E 25). Margin of safety implies 40% downside potential. Long-term 6% return possible.
- China Internet ETF (KWEB): Unloved but cheap – low interest signals potential buying opportunity.
- Portfolio: Author follows a value investing model with 15% annual return since 2018. Currently 5-6 positions, targeting 20-30 for diversification.
- Comparison: Market is six times higher than 2015, while earnings haven't kept up. Caution is advised.
- Recommendations: Particularly interesting are China Internet, Verizon, and Greggs.
- Next Steps: Author plans a video on recent purchases.
For detailed analysis of each stock (including Meta, HPQ, Domino's Pizza, Microsoft, Mercado Libre, etc.), see links in the video description.






