Josh Brown Explains Selling Reddit Stock Amidst Google Search Trends Concerns
CNBC TelevisionMay 7, 20251 min5,275 views
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- π― Josh Brown explains his decision to sell his position in Reddit stock.
- π‘ The sale occurred as the stock rallied with other high-growth tech names in April, following a February sell-off.
Reasons for Selling
- π Despite a great earnings report for Reddit, Brown noted a lack of significant positive market reaction.
- β οΈ A key concern was the cognitive dissonance between being bearish on Google search trends and Reddit's reliance on high rankings in those searches for revenue.
- π Brown viewed Reddit's prominent placement in Google searches as a significant bullish factor, creating a conflict with his broader bearish outlook on search trends.
Future Outlook
- π Brown states that Reddit is not off his radar and he may re-enter the position in the future.
- β He acknowledges that while he did okay on the trade, he believes he could have performed better.
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