Post 125; June 4, 2020

Quick update on SMAR:  As I surmised above, I did not go into this earnings call nearly as optimistic and ZM or CRWD.  SMAR had a very solid quarter announcing 52% revenue growth.   BUT the street does not like it when you are cautious about future growth and guide lower.  Today they are being punished for it.   I am liquidating my position in this company.  They will likely face headwinds then next 2 quarters at least do to COVID-19 (their own words, not my analysis) and there are faster growing companies out there.  They announced they are slowing hiring, decreased bookings due to both deferrals and/or slower paying customers.  None of it fits the stereotype of the type of companies I like to invest in and hard to stomach this result.   I am selling mercilessly today and plan to be out by end of day.  I bought a little more CRWD and will look at picking up a little more FASTLY also with the proceeds.  Rough day today all around, but so goes the rollercoaster!!   

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