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Do You Believe in the Upside Potential of Uber Technologies (UBER)?

Optimist Fund, an investment management company, released its first quarter 2025 investor letter. A copy of the letter can be downloaded here. The first quarter was characterized by significant volatility, influenced by geopolitical tensions and uncertainties in global trade policy. While these macroeconomic factors caused short-term market fluctuations, they do not alter the firm’s long-term investment strategy or expectations for returns. The fund returned -4.9% in Q1 compared to -7.5% for its benchmark. In addition, you can check the fund’s top 5 holdings to determine its best picks...