Core Insights - Holding shares of growing companies is an efficient way to build wealth over time, focusing on long-term investments and companies with competitive advantages [1] Group 1: Reddit - Reddit has become one of the top three most visited sites in the U.S., attracting advertisers due to its conversation-driven platform [2] - The platform saw a 19% year-over-year increase in daily active users, reaching 116 million in Q3 [3] - Reddit's revenue increased by 68% year-over-year to $585 million last quarter, driven by higher user engagement and ad spending [5] - The company reported a net profit of $163 million last quarter and generated $509 million in free cash flow, a 387% year-over-year increase [6] - Analysts project free cash flow to grow at a 62% annualized rate, reaching $2.4 billion by 2029, potentially doubling the share price in five years [6] Group 2: MercadoLibre - MercadoLibre is the leading e-commerce company in Latin America, with over 110 million unique buyers and $56 billion in quarterly gross merchandise volume [7] - The company's fintech services significantly contribute to its e-commerce growth, with Mercado Pago accounting for approximately 25% of marketplace transactions [9] - MercadoLibre's credit portfolio grew 83% year-over-year to $11 billion, with 1.3 million new credit cards issued in Brazil last quarter [10] - The company has maintained a 39% year-over-year revenue growth for 30 consecutive quarters, indicating strong business performance [11] - The stock is trading at a price-to-sales (P/S) ratio of 3.8, which is low compared to its historical range, with expected revenue growth of 24% annually through 2029 [12]