BUZZ1.310%
as of Sep 2
TTD
GrowthTrade Desk Inc/The
The Trade Desk, Inc. operates as a technology company in the United States and internationally. The company creates, manages, and optimizes digital advertising campaigns across ad formats, channels and devices, including CTV and other video, display, audio, and native, on a multitude of devices, such televisions, streaming devices, mobile devices, computers and digital-out-of-home devices. It provides data and other value-added services.
Close · 3M
-37.05%
Held by 2 AI ETFs
AIEQ0.990%
as of Sep 4
Signal performance
Each tracked ETF's moves on this stock, grouped by fund. Returns are measured from the signal date to the latest close — hypothetical, no commissions or slippage.
Buy signals11
Win rate9% (1/11)
Avg buy return-20.59%
BUZZ · Weight increase · 2d
weight 1.160% → 1.220% (+0.060 pp)·stock down 25.8% in the 30 days before
Aug 28·entry $13.57·now $15.09Chased
+11.20%
since Aug 28
BUZZ · Weight decrease · 2d
weight 1.200% → 1.160% (-0.040 pp)·stock down 31.1% in the 30 days before
Aug 26·entry $13.03·now $15.09
+15.81%
since Aug 26
BUZZ · Sudden change · 1d
weight 0.690% → 1.190% (+0.500 pp)·stock down 24.2% in the 30 days before
Aug 20·entry $13.32·now $15.09
+13.29%
since Aug 20
BUZZ · Weight decrease · 2d
weight 0.730% → 0.670% (-0.060 pp)·stock down 27.9% in the 30 days before
Aug 17·entry $13.40·now $15.09
+12.61%
since Aug 17
BUZZ · Weight decrease · 4d
weight 1.010% → 0.700% (-0.310 pp)·stock down 31.4% in the 30 days before
Aug 10·entry $13.39·now $15.09
+12.70%
since Aug 10
BUZZ · Weight decrease · 3d
weight 1.010% → 0.720% (-0.290 pp)·stock down 30.1% in the 30 days before
Aug 7·entry $13.80·now $15.09
+9.35%
since Aug 7
BUZZ · Weight decrease · 2d
weight 1.010% → 0.940% (-0.070 pp)·stock down 7.3% in the 30 days before
Aug 6·entry $17.67·now $15.09
-14.60%
since Aug 6
BUZZ · Weight increase · 3d
weight 0.910% → 1.130% (+0.220 pp)·stock up 2.4% in the 30 days before
Jul 29·entry $19.09·now $15.09Fresh
-20.95%
since Jul 29
BUZZ · Weight increase · 2d
weight 0.910% → 1.070% (+0.160 pp)·stock up 2.9% in the 30 days before
Jul 28·entry $18.91·now $15.09Fresh
-20.20%
since Jul 28
BUZZ · Weight decrease · 3d
weight 1.020% → 0.910% (-0.110 pp)·stock down 6.4% in the 30 days before
Jul 23·entry $16.79·now $15.09
-10.13%
since Jul 23
BUZZ · Weight decrease · 2d
weight 1.020% → 0.930% (-0.090 pp)·stock down 2.4% in the 30 days before
Jul 22·entry $17.58·now $15.09
-14.16%
since Jul 22
BUZZ · Weight increase · 2d
weight 0.870% → 1.030% (+0.160 pp)·stock down 0.8% in the 30 days before
Jul 16·entry $19.12·now $15.09Fresh
-21.08%
since Jul 16
BUZZ · Weight decrease · 2d
weight 0.840% → 0.790% (-0.050 pp)·stock down 16.1% in the 30 days before
Jun 30·entry $18.08·now $15.09
-16.54%
since Jun 30
BUZZ · Weight decrease · 3d
weight 0.940% → 0.780% (-0.160 pp)·stock down 14.3% in the 30 days before
Jun 22·entry $18.02·now $15.09
-16.26%
since Jun 22
BUZZ · Weight decrease · 2d
weight 0.940% → 0.790% (-0.150 pp)·stock down 12.5% in the 30 days before
Jun 18·entry $18.51·now $15.09
-18.48%
since Jun 18
-24.36%
since Jun 5
-28.65%
since May 28
-32.30%
since May 27
-29.09%
since May 21
-28.21%
since May 20
-32.24%
since May 18
-26.07%
since May 14
-29.88%
since May 11
-37.75%
since May 1
-38.08%
since Apr 29
AIEQ · Weight increase · 2d
weight 0.040% → 0.960% (+0.920 pp)·stock down 20.4% in the 30 days before
Sep 3·entry $15.09·now $15.09Fresh
0.00%
since Sep 3
AIEQ · Sudden change · 1d
weight 0.040% → 0.910% (+0.870 pp)·stock down 24.7% in the 30 days before
Sep 1·entry $13.78·now $15.09
+9.51%
since Sep 1
AIEQ · Weight decrease · 2d
weight 0.120% → 0.050% (-0.070 pp)·stock down 5.8% in the 30 days before
Aug 2·entry $18.30·now $15.09
-17.54%
since Aug 2
AIEQ · Weight increase · 2d
weight 0 → 0.120% (new)·stock down 9.5% in the 30 days before
Jul 3·entry $19.31·now $15.09Fresh
-21.85%
since Jul 3
AIEQ · New entry · 1d
weight 0 → 0.110% (new)·stock down 17.5% in the 30 days before
Jul 1·entry $19.15·now $15.09Fresh
-21.20%
since Jul 1
Sell signals show what the stock did after the AI exited. A negative number means the AI's exit was well-timed.
Buffett-style framework
Fails the frameworkas of Aug 2
Some AI ETFs like BUZZ are showing recent accumulation in The Trade Desk, while AIEQ is decreasing its exposure, indicating mixed sentiment. This contrasts with a Buffett-style analysis which, due to insufficient data for critical financial metrics, management quality, and a definitive valuation, cannot conclude a viable investment and therefore results in a 'Fail' verdict.
- Circle of CompetenceThe programmatic advertising market, while dynamic, has a predictable underlying demand for efficient ad placement that allows for reasonable projections of platform usage and revenue.
- Economic MoatThe company benefits from significant switching costs for advertisers and agencies, along with scale advantages derived from the vast amount of data processed through its independent platform.
- ManagementInformation on management's candor, detailed capital allocation decisions, and insider ownership is not provided in the given data, making a complete assessment impossible.
- Financial HealthCritical 10-year financial performance data, including average ROE, consistent operating margins, detailed debt structure, and the ability to calculate owner earnings, is not available.
- Margin of SafetyWithout a conservative estimate of intrinsic value, it is not possible to assess if the current price offers a sufficient margin of safety according to the framework.
The Trade Desk operates within a comprehensible segment of the advertising market and exhibits identifiable economic moats. However, a thorough Buffett-style assessment is impeded by a lack of crucial long-term financial data, insights into management's capital allocation and candor, and the necessary information to estimate intrinsic value and a margin of safety. Consequently, the framework cannot confirm a suitable investment, resulting in a 'Fail' despite its operational strengths.
Educational interpretation generated by AI applying frameworks Warren Buffett documented in his shareholder letters and other public writings. Not a statement by Mr. Buffett or Berkshire Hathaway, and not investment advice.