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But over time, it’s the strength of the underlying business that matters most.</p><p><br></p><p>Companies with unique products or services, limited competition, and strong leadership tend to grow steadily. They adapt to changing economic conditions and regulatory environments, and they find ways to overcome challenges.</p><p><br></p><p>This resilience shows up in their ability to grow profits over time—measured by a key metric: profit per share (EPS). Companies that consistently grow profits are often rewarded by the market, even if short-term volatility causes temporary dips.</p><p>Take Booking Holdings, for example. It’s the company behind well-known travel platforms like Booking.com, Priceline, and Kayak.</p><p><br></p><p class="last-child">The chart below shows how its share price has tracked its profit growth over the longer term. While prices may fluctuate due to short-term concerns, strong businesses like this tend to recover their profitability and continue their upward journey.</p></div></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr><tr><td style="background-color:transparent;padding-top:12px;padding-bottom:12px;padding-right:0;padding-left:0;border:0;border-radius:0" valign="top" class="mceImageBlockContainer" align="center" id="b31"><div><!--[if !mso]><!--></div><table align="center" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="94%" style="border-collapse:separate;margin:0;vertical-align:top;max-width:94%;width:94%;height:auto" role="presentation" data-testid="image-31"><tbody><tr><td style="border:0;border-radius:0;margin:0" valign="top"><img alt="" src="https://mcusercontent.com/cdd951e6a7a08b835a0f38a3f/images/43ff4b2f-f0b1-ebfd-07fd-081468d0b304.jpg" width="620.4" height="auto" style="display:block;max-width:100%;height:auto;border-radius:0" class="imageDropZone mceImage" data-block-id="31"></td></tr></tbody></table><div><!--<![endif]--></div><div>
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This creates a strong barrier to entry and gives the company pricing power.</p><p><br></p><p>Previously part of Arconic Inc., a commodity aluminium business, Howmet’s strong performance was hidden by Arconic’s weaker results. After the spin-off, Howmet’s true value became more visible. Its profit per share grew by 19.6% annually, and its PE ratio rose from 13 to 44.4. The result? A 42.5% annual return.</p><p><br></p><p>Long-term demand from defence and air travel supports its continued growth.</p><p><br></p><h4>ASML</h4><p>ASML is arguably the most important company you’ve never heard of. It builds the machines that print microchips, critical components for all modern electronics.</p><p>Its lithography systems are unmatched in sophistication, and it dominates this niche market. Despite trading at high valuations, ASML has consistently exceeded expectations. Over the past seven years profit per share grew by 23.1% annually, resulting in a 22.3% annual return.</p><p><br></p><p>Demand from AI, cloud computing, and digital transformation continues to drive its growth.</p><p><br></p><h4>MercadoLibre</h4><p>Often called the Amazon of Latin America, MercadoLibre runs the region’s leading e-commerce platform and a fast-growing fintech arm, Mercado Pago.</p><p><br></p><p>Its network of users and sellers creates a powerful growth loop. While it once traded at a lofty PE of 230.2, its profit growth of 53.8% per year brought that ratio down to 40.3, while still delivering a 31.5% annual return.</p><p><br></p><p>With e-commerce penetration in Latin America still low, the company has room to grow.</p><p><br></p><h4>Backing Long-Term Growth</h4><p>These stories show why it’s important to focus on business fundamentals, not market noise.</p><p><br></p><p>We work with skilled fund managers who stick to their strategy, even when times are tough. They look for companies with strong prospects that others overlook. The result? A portfolio built for resilience and long-term growth.</p><p><br></p><p class="last-child">So next time a dramatic headline or political tweet causes market jitters, remember: your investments are anchored in resilient businesses with long-term potential. 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