Own under-owned names in the market, be careful on over-owned, says Ariel's Charlie Bobrinskoy

Market Trends & Short Interest - Small cap value stocks, oil stocks, and building stocks have been heavily shorted, but this trend is reversing [1] - Institutions are currently underinvested in energy, building materials, and small cap value [2] - There is concern about excessive excitement surrounding large cap growth stocks, which dominate the S&P 500 [3] Company Performance & Valuation - 10 out of 14 companies in the Russell 3000 that have more than tripled since April 8 lows are not generating profits [1] - A dental implant company, Zimvi, experienced a 122% increase in stock price due to a takeover offer and high short interest [1] - Oracle's valuation, trading at approximately 35 times forward earnings, is causing some concern [4] - Oracle's backlog has increased by 100% year-over-year, positioning it as a major internet provider [5] Investment Strategy - It is advisable to own names that the market is short or underowned, while being cautious of overowned names [2] - Trimming the Oracle position is considered appropriate, but exiting entirely is not recommended due to the company's growth potential and strong position in data and AI [4][5] - Oracle's advantage in AI stems from corporations using its software to store and analyze data [6]