What Is Louis Navellier’s Big Bet? (Breakthrough Stocks Pitch)

I recently received an email about a new InvestorPlace presentation featuring Louis Navellier that centered around his “Big Bet” for 2022.

According to the presentation, one sector of the market is about to make a “quantum leap” in technology, and the last time it happened, investors made 20-30x gains. What’s more, Navellier said that if he had to put every penny of his life savings into one industry, “this would be it.”

Long story short, I decided to look into the presentation to see what Navellier was teasing, and it turns out the sector he’s bullish on is 5G. I also learned that the service he’s pitching is called Breakthrough Stocks, a $1,995 advisory focused on small-cap stocks.

In this post, I’ll walk you through Navellier’s Big Bet (5G) prediction, show you what stock he’s teasing, and give you an overview of how Breakthrough Stocks works.

What Is Louis Navellier’s Big Bet?

The Big Bet presentation is essentially an “interview” with host Brit Herring and investment guru Louis Navellier that centers around an investment opportunity Navellier is tracking.

Navellier starts the interview by stating that, for the past 40 years, he’s used “advanced computer systems to help identify the biggest moves on the stock market.” And that, recently, the “lights were blinking” and “sirens were blaring” about this new investment opportunity.

According to Navellier, he began looking deeper into the data to see what he could find as a result, and that’s when he discovered “one of the biggest” and “hottest moneymaking opportunities” he’d ever seen, which centered around one sector of the economy.

As I later learned, the sector he’s referring to in the presentation is 5G, something Louis Navellier and his colleague Eric Fry talked about last year, too.

5G is the fifth generation technology standard for broadband cellular networks. Most people I know think of 5G as a faster wireless internet, as did I a while back. However, as Navellier points out, the implications could be much bigger than that.

According to Louis Navellier, 5G is “going to usher in a whole new era of technology” since it can potentially “unlock” other technologies that can benefit from 5G. He also says that if there were one industry he had to put all his money into, it’d be this.

“And I’m so certain of the rise and revolutionary impact this sector is going to have on the economy, the entire world… I would go so far as to say that if I had to put every penny of my life savings into one industry this would be it.”

“I would go ALL IN.”

“And so I began calling it my Big Bet.”

So, to recap, the sector Navellier’s referring to is 5G, and he calls it his “Big Bet” because it’s the one sector he’d be willing to go all-in on.

But why is he suddenly so interested in 5G?

According to Navellier, now and then, he says he sees “exceptional numbers lighting up in an entire sector,” which is how he and his team “know there’s a tidal wave of money about to flow into a certain industry.” And he believes the amount of money that could flow into his Big Bet sector (AKA 5G) is “going to send several stocks into the stratosphere.”

Based on what he states in the presentation, one reason Navellier believes so much money could flow into 5G has to do with the impact this technology could have on our world.

According to Navellier, not only is 5G “1,000 times faster than 4G,” it will bring technologies like artificial intelligence, augmented and virtual reality, driverless cars, and the Internet of Things into the mainstream.

Navellier also believes we’re at a “tipping point” when it comes to 5G. He points out that “many 5G projects were delayed a year, some even 18 months” due to the pandemic and that “5G projects are once again starting to ramp up” given the economy is reopening.

This, according to Louis Navellier, has led to a situation where we have the 5G infrastructure and technology in place, so it’s now time for the implementation phase, which is where he believes the most significant gains will be made over the coming months and years.

5G has reached a “tipping point” where so much of the infrastructure and technology is in place… now is the moment for implementation, the big rollout… which of course means the biggest gains are going to be made over the next few months and years…

What “Big Bet” stocks is Louis Navellier recommending?

During the presentation, Louis Navellier explains that he doesn’t recommend going “all in” on one stock, given the risk that presents. Instead, he identifies a handful of stocks in a given sector that he’s bullish on and more or less spreads his bets across those.

In this case, Navellier has found six “big bet” stocks within the 5G sector.

After my systems were lighting up bullish signals across the 5G sector… I did a lot of research and found six 5G stocks that are about to go on incredible runs.

In the next section, we’ll take a closer look at what he’s predicting.

What’s Louis Navellier’s Big Bet (5G) Stock Pick?

Louis Navellier doesn’t reveal what six stocks he’s interested in during the presentation. Instead, he shares all the details in a report titled “5G Hypergrowth Portfolio: Six Stocks to Incredible Wealth,” which comes as a bonus for joining his advisory service, Breakthrough Stocks.

However, he does share one free 5G stock pick: Camtek Ltd. (CAMT).

Oddly, this stock isn’t mentioned anywhere in the presentation’s transcript; it’s located on the Breakthrough Stocks order page.

In any case, according to Camtek’s about page, the company “is a leading developer and manufacturer of high-end inspection and metrology equipment for the semiconductor industry.”

Unless I missed it, Louis Navellier doesn’t share why he likes Camtek in the presentation. At least, not the written version of it. However, many electronic devices have a semiconductor, including 5G devices. So it’s relevant to his 5G thesis. Not to mention, Camtek is a small-cap stock, which is the type of company he recommends in Breakthrough Stocks.

That’s the only one he shares for free, though. To get his other picks, you’d need to read the report I mentioned earlier, about which he says the following:

“These stocks are all screaming buys and the absolute best way to play the incredible 5G megatrend that’ll be unfolding over the next few years.”

“They’re all small-cap stocks…”

“Which means they’re smaller than average companies with incredible upside…”

“They could go up as much as 20-FOLD and still only be a fraction of the size of Uber or Netflix.”

“Once you become a member, you’ll be given access to an exclusive website where you’ll be able to access my 5G Hypergrowth Portfolio.”

How did he select these six stocks?

According to Louis Navellier, each stock he recommends meets three criteria:

• First, the opportunity must have potential for massive growth. Navellier says that the industry must be “poised to transform the world and generate explosive growth.”
• Navellier’s second requirement has to do with “inevitability.” In short, he wants to ensure that the growth of the industry is innevitable and “Virtually guaranteed.”
• Third, according to Louis Navellier, he doesn’t recommend placing your entire bet on one company because he believes that’s “one of the dumbest things you can do.” Instead, he uses a “focused portfolio strategy” where he selects three-to-eight companies in the space. That way, if one or two companies don’t work out, he could still benefit from the indsutry’s growth.

Again, all the details about Louis Navellier’s picks are in the report (5G Hypergrowth Portfolio: Six Stocks to Incredible Wealth), so that’s the best way to learn more. However, the “catch” is that the only way to access that report is to join Breakthrough Stocks for $1,995.

So, in the next section, I’ll give you an overview of how the service works and what you get if you join to help you make a more informed choice about whether or not it’s worth it.

How Does Breakthrough Stocks Work?

Breakthrough Stocks is Louis Navellier’s flagship small-cap stock advisory service that aims to provide market commentary and recommendations with high upside potential.

A small-cap stock is a publicly listed U.S. company with a market capitalization of $300 million to $2 billion. Given the small market cap, these stocks have a lot of upside potential, but at the same time, there’s a higher amount of risk involved than betting on larger companies.

So, as you might expect, how successful you can be as a small-cap investor depends mainly on the stocks you select and the strategy you implement.

And that’s where the Breakthrough Stocks advisory comes into play. According to Louis Navellier, he uses “advanced computer systems” to scan 5,000 stocks in the market to find the best potential investment opportunities.

And, as a subscriber of Breakthrough Stocks, you get his top picks each month and the details around each selection. From there, it’s up to you to decide if you want to follow his recommendations using your broker account.

You get more than stock picks, though. You also get access to Navellier’s research, the current model portfolio, and ongoing updates to keep you informed about his picks.

How have Navellier’s Breakthrough Stock picks performed?

According to Louis Navellier, the strategy he uses to select stocks across his research services “have previously outperformed the market by an unheard-of 6-to-1.”

Navellier runs three other advisories aside from Breakthrough Stocks. One is an entry-level advisory called Growth Investor. The other two are Accelerated Profits and Power Options, both of which are higher-end advisories focused on different types of opportunities.

As far as Breakthrough Stocks goes, the “Big Bet” presentation states that Louis has found numerous triple-digit (and better) stocks.

For example, according to the presentation, Navellier has active recommendations open for a software company that’s “up as high as 1,078%,” an energy company up as high as 819%, and a digital brokerage firm up as high as 137%.

Not every stock he recommends is a winner, though. As with any advisory service, some picks will end up losing money.

So what I like to do is consider the average gain the service has to get a better idea of how it’s performed overall. And in this case, the presentation discloses that the average gain since inception for Breakthrough Stocks is 14.5%.

Of course, that’s lower than some of his better picks, but it considers the winning and losing stocks, and you get to choose what picks to follow as a subscriber.

Also, keep in mind that, regardless of the service’s track record, there’s no guarantee of how it’ll perform in the future. It could do much better than that in the future, or worse. Nobody has a crystal ball, so there’s always a risk involved when it comes to betting in the stock market.

What do you get if you join?

The primary benefit of joining Breakthrough Stocks is getting one year’s access to Louis Navellier’s small-cap stock picks for one year. And, according to the InvestorPlace website, subscribers receive an average of three to four of Louis’ small-cap stock recommendations each month.

You also get access to the model portfolio that shows you Louis’ active stock recommendations, his market commentary and analysis, updates on the positions he’s recommended, and the bonus report I mentioned earlier, “Louis Navellier’s 5G Hypergrowth Portfolio: Six Stocks to Incredible Wealth” which details his top six picks for the 5G sector.

How much does it cost?

A year’s access to Breakthrough Stocks will set you back $1,995.

That’s a lot of money to pay for stock tips, but this is about the going rate for many advisories publishing companies like InvestorPlace sell.

And, while it’s not possible to obtain a refund with this service, the company is offering subscribers a second year if the service doesn’t live up to what it promises.

Specifically, the InvestorPlace website states that if Navellier’s 5G model portfolio doesn’t “go up by an average of at least 100% in the next 12 months,” then you get the second year for free.

Is Louis Navellier the Real Deal?

Yes, Louis Navellier is a real investment expert.

As I explained in my review of another presentation he released called Project Mastermind, Navellier is an active, professional money manager with over four decades of experience.

His background is in developing math-based prediction models; according to the InvestorPlace website, the first model he built was in the 1970s while he was in college, and he used that to beat the market 3-to-1. And from what I understand, quantitative computer-based systems are a big part of how he identifies investment opportunities today.

Aside from the investment advisory services Navellier runs for InvestorPlace (i.e., Growth Investor, Breakthrough Stocks, Power Options, and Accelerated Profits), he also owns a firm called Navellier that manages billions of dollars and wrote a best-selling book called The Little Book That Makes You Rich which is available on Amazon.

So, yes, Louis Navellier is the real deal. To be clear, I’m not saying you’ll make money following his stock picks, and I don’t know him personally, but he is a real investment guru based on my research. He also has one of the best track records in the space overall.

Bottom Line

Louis Navellier’s “Big Bet sector” is 5G, and there are six stocks he’s interested in that he believes are “the absolute best way to play the incredible 5G megatrend that’ll be unfolding over the next few years.” Navellier reveals one of the companies he’s interested in (Camtek). However, the only way to get his top six 5G picks is to join Breakthrough Stocks for $1,995.

On the one hand, Breakthrough Stocks could be worth checking out if you don’t mind spending almost $2k and are interested in small-cap stocks. As Navellier points out, these types of stocks have considerable upside potential, and he aims to share the best small-caps out there.

On the other hand, while all investments carry risk, betting on small-cap stocks can be even riskier given the inherent volatility, so it’s probably not the ideal advisory for risk-averse investors.

Either way, hopefully, this post has helped demystify Navellier’s Big Bet presentation and helps you make a more informed choice about Breakthrough Stocks.

I’m keen to hear your thoughts, too. Do you think investing in small caps is a good idea? And has Breakthrough Stocks helped you make a triple-digit win? Let us know below!