33 Stocks I Want to Own: The Right Price, The Right Fundamentals

I have 33 stocks that I want to own. Every single one of them has a great story, but the real question is: Can I buy them for the right price? The fundamentals have to make sense, and in this blog, I’m going to break down all 33 companies—some that I already own, some that I’m waiting for, and even the stocks in my portfolio that aren’t part of this 33-stock list. Let’s dive in.

Stocks I Currently Own

Some of the stocks in my portfolio include Sprouts, Intel, BTI, 3M, Target, Nike, Adobe, and PayPal. I also own two ETFs related to gold. These are companies I believe in for the long run, companies that I think will be around for a long time and do a great job allocating capital.

The Least Sexy Stocks With the Most Potential

• Intel: Huge turnaround potential. It hit an all-time high of $75 in 2000 and recently fell to the high teens. If Intel can return to its previous revenue and profit levels, this stock could be a great long-term hold.
• HP: Not a growth stock, but great at buying back shares and paying a solid dividend.

Now, I like dividends—not because I necessarily want companies to pay them, but because they provide a return on my investment. However, I want these companies to keep growing.

The News, The Fear, and the Future

Companies like Alibaba, Southwest, Target, and Nike have all been through some rough patches in the news, but is it justified?

• Alibaba: One of the fastest-growing economies in the world. If you make reasonable future assumptions, this company looks like a fantastic long-term investment.
• Southwest Airlines: Despite bad press, I believe this airline will still be around in 10-20 years. If it can return to its previous profit margins, it has huge upside potential.
• Target: Hit hard by theft issues, but they are turning things around. Women still love shopping at Target, and their improved delivery and pickup services make them even stronger.
• Nike: Some people are saying Nike is dead. Are you serious? Nike has been a world leader for decades, and their strategy of selling directly to consumers at higher margins makes them even stronger. LeBron James and Michael Jordan are on lifetime contracts with Nike—how do you argue against that?

Principle-Driven Investing: What Matters Most

1. Buying a stock means buying a piece of a business.
2. Every investment is the present value of future cash flows.
3. If I don’t understand it, I don’t invest.
4. I don’t look at short-term price movements.
5. A great company at the wrong price is a bad investment.

I want to buy companies that will be around for 20-30 years. Even if they grow steadily, if I buy them at the right price, I’ll do well.

Why I’m Watching These Stocks Closely

This market is overpriced. Stocks are going to fall at some point—maybe even by 40-50%—and I want to be ready when they do.

Take Sprouts Farmers Market as an example. I started buying in 2022 without realizing it. Why? Because bear markets give you the best deals. We’re in a bull market now, but when a crash happens, I’ll be buying more.

If you can’t handle stocks dropping 50% or more, you shouldn’t be investing in individual stocks. Even ETFs will take a hit in a downturn.

The Stock Analyzer Tool: Marrying the Story With the Numbers

How do we know what price to pay? The Stock Analyzer Tool helps us match the story to the numbers by putting in tangible assumptions:

• Revenue growth
• Profit margin
• Free cash flow margin
• P/E and free cash flow multiple
• Desired return (margin of safety)

Nike’s Valuation Breakdown

• ROIC (Return on Invested Capital): 20% → Strong moat
• Revenue Growth Assumptions: 3%, 5%, and 7%
• Profit Margin & Free Cash Flow Margin: 10%, 11%, and 12%
• P/E and Free Cash Flow Multiples: 20, 23, and 26
• Desired Return: 9%

Stock Analyzer Results for Nike:

• Low Estimate: $60
• Mid Estimate: $84
• High Estimate: $118
• Current Price: $75 → This gives a projected return of 10.5% (including dividends).

If Nike falls further, the return gets even better. Do you think Nike will be around in 20-30 years? If the answer is yes, do you think it will generate more revenue and profit? That’s the key to investing.

Stocks I Missed Out On

• Meta: Bought at its lowest point of $88/share in 2022 and sold too early.
• Microsoft: Was buying between $7-$21/share in 2011-2012. Sold at $60 thinking it was overvalued—it never looked back.

The 3 Questions I Ask Before Buying Any Stock

1. Will this company be around in 10-30 years?
2. Will its revenue and profit be higher than today?
3. Can I pay a reasonable price that gives me an ample margin of safety?

If the answer is yes to all three, I buy.

What’s on My Watchlist?

I have all these stocks on my watchlist with specific prices set. When they hit my target, I’ll do further research and may sell cash-secured puts to get paid while waiting for the price I want.

If you’re serious about investing, be patient. Have a long watchlist so when prices drop, you’re ready.

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