Why a Fund Made a $17 Million Bet on MercadoLibre Despite a 35% Stock Drop

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A fund disclosed a $16.69 million buy of MercadoLibre shares and made the company its largest reported holding. MercadoLibre’s stock had fallen 35% over the prior year, but the business still showed strong growth in revenue, gross merchandise volume, and payment volume. The company continued to invest heavily in logistics, credit cards, fulfillment, AI, and cross-border commerce. For investors, the piece argues that the share decline may reflect volatility rather than a deterioration in the underlying business.

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