RDDT, FTNT, CLBT & PLTR to Lead "Rip-Your-Face-Off" Software Rally?

Schwab Network
Schwab NetworkFeb 25, 2026

Why It Matters

The shift signals capital moving from mega‑caps to undervalued software, offering strong upside potential for aggressive investors while underscoring the need for balanced, risk‑adjusted portfolio construction.

Key Takeaways

  • Software sector down 35%, now attractive buying opportunity.
  • Lloyd Financial adds Reddit, Palantir, Fortinet, Cellebrite, Rivian.
  • Portfolio split: 70% long-term, 30% high‑beta speculative bets.
  • Expect rotation from mega‑caps to equal‑weight software rally.
  • Diversify with dividend payers like Groupe Seb, Humana, energy stocks.

Summary

The discussion centers on Lloyd Financial Group’s view that the software sector, after a roughly 35% decline, is poised for a sharp rebound, contrasting with the muted performance of the so‑called “mag‑seven” mega‑caps.

Lloyd explains that his firm has been adding heavily discounted software names—Reddit, Palantir, Fortinet, Cellebrite and Rivian—each trading 10‑50% below 2021 levels. He emphasizes a portfolio structure of about 70% long‑term, Buffett‑style holdings and roughly 30% allocated to high‑beta, short‑term speculative bets to capture the anticipated rally.

Specific examples include Palantir after a 30‑40% correction, Fortinet’s expanding cybersecurity footprint, Cellebrite’s defense‑software contracts with governments, and Rivian’s partnership with Amazon‑backed Energy Hub for EV charging. Lloyd also highlights “boring” dividend generators such as Groupe Seb, Humana and traditional energy stocks that provide stability and income.

He expects capital to continue rotating out of mega‑caps into equal‑weight software, potentially igniting a “rip‑your‑face‑off” rally. Investors are urged to balance high‑beta speculative positions with defensive dividend payers to manage risk while positioning for upside in the software rebound.

Original Description

Luke Lloyd isn’t buying the Mag 7, arguing that there are far more attractive opportunities, such as software. “We’ve been buying into this software sell-off the last two or three weeks,” he says, including Reddit (RDDT), Fortinet (FTNT), and Palantir (PLTR). Another name he highlights is Cellebrite (CLBT). He thinks the sector will have a “rip-your-face-off rally” soon.
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