Is This Stock a Fad?

In the following video, Fool contributor Matt Thalman discusses a few stocks that we, as investors, often hear analysts and other market participants discuss, and talk about as just a fad that one day will fade away into obscurity. But, more importantly, Matt points out a few things that investors should think about when purchasing not only the stocks he mentions, but also, any company that operates in a new industry, or is attempting to create an innovative product.

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