Michael Fritzell

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Asia equities investor and author of Asian Century Stocks; 16 years in Asian equities; frequent posts on Asian stocks and macro

Kaspi's Near-Monopoly, Strong Growth, Cheap Valuation Drive Bullish Outlook
SocialMay 26, 2026

Kaspi's Near-Monopoly, Strong Growth, Cheap Valuation Drive Bullish Outlook

The bull case for Kaspi: - Near-monopoly for payments in Kazakhstan - Earnings CAGR of 15-20% historically - New Turkish banking license - Trades at 6x P/E with a 10% dividend yield - Sees Ukraine conflict resolution as a catalyst https://t.co/2LqzsBEdAf

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Claude Leads Most Tasks; Gemini Excels at Summarization
SocialMay 25, 2026

Claude Leads Most Tasks; Gemini Excels at Summarization

The best generative AI models for each use case: - Opinionated advice: Claude - Writing: Claude - Working with files: Claude (Cowork) - Online data retrieval: ChatGPT - Summarization: Gemini - Document analysis: Gemini (NotebookLM) - Image creation: ChatGPT - Coding: Claude

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Mercari Q3 Beats Expectations, Profit Surges Amid Low Valuation
SocialMay 14, 2026

Mercari Q3 Beats Expectations, Profit Surges Amid Low Valuation

Mercari's 3QFY2026 result was incredible: • Revenue +22% YoY, with JP/US GMV rising 16-18% • Core operating profit +66% YoY thanks to Fintech • Consensus 2027e 20.8x P/E but est's far too low • Management guiding for growth / marketing spend, could weigh...

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SC and Bursa Launch Programme to Boost Listed Firms' Value
SocialMay 12, 2026

SC and Bursa Launch Programme to Boost Listed Firms' Value

"The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) and Bursa Malaysia today introduced the MY Value Up Programme a collaborative initiative to support Malaysian public-listed companies (PLCs) in elevating their long‑term value creation" https://t.co/5TLBzMw8Bp

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Moats Require Years of Losses Before Returns
SocialMay 11, 2026

Moats Require Years of Losses Before Returns

On Nvidia & CUDA: “building a real moat means absorbing real financial costs for years before any payoff arrives” https://t.co/hm6977yQDo

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Major Cineplex Jumps 11% on Booming Q1 Profits
SocialMay 11, 2026

Major Cineplex Jumps 11% on Booming Q1 Profits

Thai cinema operator Major Cineplex MAJOR TB (one of my biggest positions) +11% today thanks to its 1Q2026 report: • Revenue +14% • Net profit +126% • The Thai box office was strong, driven partly by Avatar and The Undertaker 2 •...

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Mark Dynamics Commands 45% Glove‑mold Market, 10% Growth
SocialMay 11, 2026

Mark Dynamics Commands 45% Glove‑mold Market, 10% Growth

Glove mold maker Mark Dynamics (MARK IJ) via @TigerThesis: • 45% global market share in the hand-like molds used to produce rubber gloves • R&D jointly with customers = switching costs • Oversupplying post-COVID, but temporary • 10% secular growth • 2026e P/E 8.7x...

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Substack
SocialMay 10, 2026

Substack

"The reporting seems to indicate Substack hasn’t yet hit 6 million paid subscribers... the company announced 5 million paid subscriptions in March 2025 — a shocking jump at the time, since it had revealed just a few months earlier that...

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Misto Holdings: 50% of Titleist & FILA,
SocialMay 10, 2026

Misto Holdings: 50% of Titleist & FILA,

Premium subscribers of Asian Century Stocks just received a 57 page deck on Korea's Misto Holdings (081660 KS). It owns a 50% stake in Acushnet (Titleist) and FILA globally. This year's P/E is 9.1x with a clean balance sheet. Clicking the...

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24‑hour Test Proves Ghost Can Mimic Substack Landing Page
SocialMay 10, 2026

24‑hour Test Proves Ghost Can Mimic Substack Landing Page

So I did a 24 hour test with a Substack-like landing page, using a customized version of the Ghost Nikko theme. https://t.co/1QQhIhgHXg

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Vipshop's Cheap Valuation Amid Buybacks and REIT Plans
SocialMay 10, 2026

Vipshop's Cheap Valuation Amid Buybacks and REIT Plans

Vipshop (VIPS US): • Overstock of China, now beauty e-com • Share buyback of 1/3 of shares since 2021, continuing • Selling Shanshan outlet properties as REIT soon • Trades at 6x P/E with 42% net cash/market cap • Risks: J Capital 2014 short report,...

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Regional Leaders’ Handshake Boosts Carabao Trading Volume
SocialMay 9, 2026

Regional Leaders’ Handshake Boosts Carabao Trading Volume

I think this is why the volumes in Carabao have picked up: Leaders of Cambodia, Philippines and Thailand shake hand. Positive for all Cambodia-related stocks on the Stock Exchange of Thailand. https://t.co/uWFbQr7iBF

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Elliott Targets Daikin: Cut Costs, Boost ROE, Unlock Value
SocialMay 8, 2026

Elliott Targets Daikin: Cut Costs, Boost ROE, Unlock Value

Shareholder activist Elliott's 27 April 2026 case for Japanese HVAC company Daikin: 1. Technology edge in inverter systems, refrigerant systems, compressors 2. Has been growing market share from 10% in 2015 to 14% last year, suggesting brand strength 3. The global HVAC market...

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Prioritize Consumer Surplus When Valuing Consumer Companies
SocialMay 8, 2026

Prioritize Consumer Surplus When Valuing Consumer Companies

Great discussion on how to look at consumer companies. Consumer surplus should be the focus. https://t.co/KhD3hQQJJK

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