Vipshop Holdings: A Solid Valuation Play

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Summary Solid valuation play with strong fundamentals. Owner-operated business with a meaningful ownership stakes in the company. Cooperation with JD.com and Tencent provides opportunity for future ...

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kerukel88
2021-06-24
kerukel88
Ok
- Kai1515:
  Nice
Taikong
2021-06-24
Taikong
Dont know anyone’s using Vipshop, cant see its future
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2021-06-24
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2021-06-24
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