Mastercard: Expect Solid Q4, But Valuation Concerns May Bite

Analyst Background - The analyst has experience as an investment analyst for a major BB-Bank and as a private equity consultant for MBB [1] - The analyst is currently working towards the CFA charter, having completed levels I and II [1] - The analyst has a passion for risk assets, including growth, contrarian, and emerging market investments [1] Disclosure and Relationships - The analyst has no stock, option, or similar derivative positions in any of the companies mentioned and no plans to initiate any such positions within the next 72 hours [1] - The analyst has no business relationship with any company whose stock is mentioned in the article [1] Seeking Alpha Disclosure - Seeking Alpha's analysts are third-party authors, including both professional and individual investors who may not be licensed or certified by any institute or regulatory body [3] - Seeking Alpha is not a licensed securities dealer, broker, or US investment adviser or investment bank [3]