Alphabet: Cheap Despite Risks To Its Main Business Model

Group 1 - Alphabet Inc. is recognized as a blue chip stock in the Western market and is currently the cheapest among the Magnificent Seven stocks [1] - There are concerns that Alphabet may lose its primary business model, which could impact its future performance [1] - The company has a significant presence in algorithmic trading and trading strategies, indicating its involvement in advanced financial technologies [1] Group 2 - The analyst has a conservative investment track record, achieving a portfolio yield of 17.5% at the end of 2020 and managing to remain nearly flat during the market crash in 2022 with a loss of only 0.16% [1] - The worst performance year recorded was a gain of only 0.8% while the market was rising, highlighting the challenges faced [1] - A shift towards quantitative trading strategies has led to a portfolio yield of 12.84% last year with a beta of less than 0.6, indicating a more risk-managed approach [1]