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> Just because they aren't making money now doesn't mean that will always be the case. This is dangerous speculation.
by brymaster 13y ago
> Just because they aren't making money now doesn't mean that will always be the case.
This is dangerous speculation.
- Karunamon 13y agoWelcome to VC. But seriously, that's the stock market for you. Gambling with lots and lots of rules.
- nonchalance 13y agoIt's also dangerous to assume that all companies must be profitable from day one. Facebook is a good example of a company that was "losing money" but was able to turn profits recently. Which is not to say that I believe twitter deserves the market cap currently implied by the share price.
- brymaster 13y agoFacebook is also a good example of a company with its business model out of whack, meaning this ride isn't going to last.
- rsobers 13y agoThat's the nature of investing in stocks. If you want something guaranteed, open a savings account.
- foobarqux 13y agoUnless you're in Cyprus.
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- potatolicious 13y agoIt is dangerous, that's the whole point. Investors are expecting high returns - this is not exactly a slow-growth stock, and they've taken a commensurately high risk in exchange.