Jim Cramer, host of Mad Money, advised investors on Monday against exiting the market entirely, despite the sharp sell-off that has rattled many. He reminded viewers that, historically, the market has always found its bottom, and stocks can rebound over time. Cramer acknowledged that selling everything might feel like a relief in the short term, but he raised an important question and said:
“Sure you can get out, but can you get back in? Selling everything right now feels great. We know that President Trump is now hanging with the bears… As he himself said you can’t really watch the stock market, the stock market’s the problems of the rich, and they don’t matter as long as it, they can take a hit. And that’s a zeitgeist from the Walmart White House where Trump’s giving us everyday lower prices for stocks.”
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Cramer pointed out that Trump’s approach reflects a mindset that he does not believe is the right course of action for investors focused on long-term growth. In the past, Cramer noted, figures like Trump and Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell were seen as stabilizers, or “puts,” that would help cushion the market’s downward moves. However, no one seems to be talking about that kind of support lately. He added:
“People are capitulating because they want to get rid of the pain and they don’t want to lose the game… See, there’s just one problem. How do you get back in?”
Cramer made a compelling case for why investors should actually consider buying during times like this, even though it might seem counterintuitive. He acknowledged that on a day when the market is being hammered, the idea of buying may feel strange. However, he emphasized that focusing on preserving capital rather than chasing quick gains is crucial during turbulent times.
Cramer also highlighted a common pitfall: many investors get scared off during market downturns and fail to seize the opportunity to buy strong companies at lower prices. He pointed out that this fear leads people to miss out on significant future gains, leaving them on the sidelines while others take advantage of lower stock prices and reap substantial rewards.
“It’s why you should be thinking of buying the great companies here, not selling them. To not get good merchandise as it starts being really cheap is a failure of imagination, to not have held them all the way could be a failure of recognition.”
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Jim Cramer Discussed These 7 Stocks
7. Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META)
Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 262
Mentioning Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META), Cramer said that he is banning the term Magnificent Seven from Mad Money.
“The whole day was obvious that only consumer products and healthcare stocks make you money. There haven’t been many days like this, so people sell their losers out of fear so out goes Apple or Microsoft and Netflix and Meta, why not? You don’t want to give up the gain and there is no Magnificent Seven anymore. Scrap it right now, okay? I’m banning the term from the show as of this evening.”
Meta (NASDAQ:META) develops products that allow people to connect and share through various devices, including mobile phones, personal computers, and VR/AR headsets. Its offerings include social media apps like Facebook, Instagram, Messenger, Threads, and WhatsApp, as well as virtual and augmented reality hardware, software, and content.
Rowan Street Capital stated the following regarding Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META) in its Q4 2024 investor letter:
“Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META): Investment Initiated: April 2018: Internal Rate of Return (IRR*): 22% *IRR represents the annualized rate of return on an investment, accounting for the timing and magnitude of cash flows over the holding period.
For META, our 22% IRR aligns closely with the company’s compounded growth in earnings per share (EPS) and free cash flow per share during the 6 years holding period.
Looking ahead, Meta is expected to grow its revenues, earnings, and free cash flow per share at mid-teens rates over the next two years. There’s a good possibility that it could exceed these estimates, considering the breadth of growth initiatives currently in place, such as advancements in Al, monetization of Reels, expansion into business messaging, and the ongoing development of the metaverse…” (Click here to read the full text)
6. Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ:NFLX)
Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 144
Cramer commented on Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ:NFLX) in the recent episode and said:
“The whole day was obvious that only consumer products and healthcare stocks make you money. There haven’t been many days like this, so people sell their losers out of fear so out goes Apple or Microsoft and Netflix and Meta, why not? You don’t want to give up the gain and there is no Magnificent Seven anymore. Scrap it right now, okay? I’m banning the term from the show as of this evening.”
Netflix (NASDAQ:NFLX) is a global streaming service offering a diverse selection of movies, TV shows, and original content to millions of subscribers worldwide. In February, Cramer was more upbeat about the company when he said:
“And then FANG’s kind of back. I mean you know Netflix is going up without a problem… And they don’t beat their chest. They just deliver, and deliver, and deliver. And Carl when I find companies that are doing something like that, they remind me of the subscription model. Netflix, Amazon, Spotify. It’s just such a good buisiness to be a subscription model. . . it is uh, it’s going higher.”