Apr 16, 2026, 6:15 PM ETNetflix, Inc. (NFLX) Stock, NFLX:CA Stock, ZNFL:CA StockLuca Socci7.06K FollowersComment(1)SummaryNetflix, Inc. has been a key driver of my portfolio's outperformance year-to-date, delivering nearly 23% gains in a few months.I initiated my NFLX position following a significant dip tied to the WBD deal, leveraging game theory to anticipate a favorable outcome.Recent earnings have clarified NFLX's outlook, removing uncertainties related to the WBD transaction.My exposure to NFLX has proven resilient despite only 4% energy allocation, underscoring its strategic role.Marvin Samuel Tolentino Pineda/iStock Editorial via Getty ImagesIntroductionIf my portfolio has been able to hold up fairly well YTD (I closed each month outperforming the market, though my exposure to energy is just 4%), it is mainly thanks to threeThis article was written byLuca Socci7.06K FollowersI’m a long-term investor focused on U.S. and European equities, with a dual emphasis on undervalued growth stocks and high-quality dividend growers. Through years of experience, I’ve learned that sustained profitability—evident in strong margins, stable and expanding free cash flow, and high returns on invested capital—is a more reliable driver of returns than valuation alone. I manage one of my portfolios publicly on eToro, where I qualified as a Popular Investor, allowing others to copy my real-time investment decisions. My background spans Economics, Classical Philology, Philosophy and Theology. This interdisciplinary foundation sharpens both my quantitative analysis and my ability to interpret market narratives through a broader, long-term lens. I started investing when I became a father. By managing wisely what I received and earn, I aim to ensure for me and my children that we don't have so much that we don't have to do anything, but that we have enough assets to be free to do what we want. The goal is not to free myself from work, but to make sure I can work in the place and in a way where I can fully express myself.Analyst’s Disclosure: I/we have a beneficial long position in the shares of NFLX either through stock ownership, options, or other derivatives. I wrote this article myself, and it expresses my own opinions. I am not receiving compensation for it (other than from Seeking Alpha). I have no business relationship with any company whose stock is mentioned in this article.Seeking Alpha's Disclosure: Past performance is no guarantee of future results. No recommendation or advice is being given as to whether any investment is suitable for a particular investor. Any views or opinions expressed above may not reflect those of Seeking Alpha as a whole. Seeking Alpha is not a licensed securities dealer, broker or US investment adviser or investment bank. Our analysts are third party authors that include both professional investors and individual investors who may not be licensed or certified by any institute or regulatory body.Comment(1)