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I started buying Walmart (WMT) when they went public in 1970. In 2000, I built a 3,900 sq. ft. home on beautiful 7 acres in Texas. I paid cash with the WMT stock sale. My cost was under $10, selling at $50. I continued to buy WMT. I still have 7,900 shares with a cost of $27.60. I hate paying taxes and don’t need the money… What to do?? Ha, I am 93 and bought my first stock in 1948… and that is another story with a happy ending. – A Man from Texas

First off, I love stories like this. Buying Walmart early, holding it for decades, and then using those gains to pay cash for your home is exactly how long-term investing is supposed to work.

And still owning shares after all these years is pretty incredible.

I should note I can’t give personalized investment advice, but generally speaking, many long-term investors in situations like yours simply continue holding appreciated shares, especially if they don’t need the money, since assets passed on to heirs often receive a step-up in cost basis, which can reduce taxes for the next generation.

But now you’ve got me curious… what’s the story behind that first stock you bought back in 1948?

Thanks for the article on short squeezes. I'm guessing many of your subscribers still own some of these great companies, and are holding through the drop. When the squeeze comes, would you exit when momentum cools, re-buy, or do nothing except smile? – Jeff

Jeff, great question. I believe the answer comes down to why you’re holding the stock. Is it to play a potential short squeeze? Or because you’re a long-term believer in the company?

If you’re in it for the squeeze, then yes, the goal is usually to sell into that surge in momentum.

But that requires good timing, and squeezes rarely end neatly.

If you own the stock because you believe in the company long term, then the squeeze is working in your favor.

In that case, the best move is often to do nothing except smile while the market pushes prices higher.

Personally, if the business story hasn’t changed, I lean toward holding. Trying to perfectly trade in and out usually ends with investors missing the next leg higher.

Solstice Advanced Materials (SOLS) just jumped 17%+ today! WOW! I wish I had seen your newsletter when it came out in December! My bad luck there! Am I too late to the game? – Mary

Thanks for the question, Mary! Solstice reported its first earnings as a public company this week, and the results were solid but not spectacular.

What really got investors excited was the announcement of a dividend and the plan to expand UF6 capacity.

UF6, or uranium hexafluoride, is the material sent to enrichment facilities to be turned into usable nuclear fuel, and SOLS is a world leader in this part of the fuel cycle.

If nuclear power continues to grow (as I believe it will), companies like SOLS that sit in key parts of the fuel cycle should benefit.

So to your question, Mary: No, you’re not too late.

I appreciate all the information you send out. It’s very helpful. I’ve been following your plays, and it’s not looking too good for the NVDA call coming due that I also bought in on. Do you recommend cutting losses now, or wait it out? – Chris

I’ll be honest, this one surprised me. How a company like Nvidia, arguably the most important company in the AI ecosystem right now, is trading at these levels is pretty mind-blowing.

The business keeps executing, earnings estimates keep moving higher, and demand for compute is still exploding.

But that’s the market sometimes. Even the best stocks go through periods where sentiment, positioning, or macro fears overwhelm fundamentals.

To hit outsized returns, I have to take calculated risks, and occasionally those trades simply don’t pan out.

The key is making sure one losing trade doesn’t derail the entire mission. I’ll learn from it, manage risk, and move on to the next opportunity.

What is the difference between GOOG and GOOGL? – Barbara

The difference between GOOGL and GOOG comes down to voting rights.

Both represent shares of the same company, Alphabet (Google’s parent company), and both move almost identically in price. But:

GOOGL shares come with voting rights, meaning shareholders get a say in certain corporate matters.

GOOG shares have no voting rights, so holders don’t vote on company decisions.

For most everyday investors, the difference doesn’t matter much.

A Quick Note on SMASH/TRASH/STASH

I’ve received plenty of stock and crypto recommendations for the next edition of Smash / Trash / Stash — keep them coming.

That said, many of the suggestions I’m getting are repeats of names I’ve already covered.

Before sending in a pick, it’s worth checking out previous editions here, here, and here to see if I’ve already given my take.

Important Update: Follow The Million Mission on Twitter/X

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Come hang out, ask questions, and follow the Mission as it happens @DavisPWilson.

Another Important Update: The Million Mission website is live!

I’ve gotten plenty of feedback regarding where to find previous alerts. Well, The Million Mission website is finally live and you can check out archived alerts here.

Portfolio Overview

Here’s what I’m currently holding in The Million Mission portfolio:

Fannie Mae (FNMA) – 2,500 shares @ $7.25/share.

Northern Dynasty (NAK) – 5,000 shares @ $1.11/share

Nvidia (NVDA) call options – $200 strike price expiring February 20, 2026

Uber Technologies (UBER) – 140 shares @ $82/share