For a lot of this 12 months, the inventory market has been very rewarding to be part of. The S&P 500 has already gained greater than 8%, and the S&P/TSX has gained about 5%. On condition that we’ve solely gone via the primary quarter, it’s very promising when it comes to the sorts of returns traders might see by the tip of the 12 months.

Nevertheless, over the previous week, there was rising pessimism out there as a result of a lot of causes. Particularly, traders are discouraged by the truth that rates of interest haven’t been reduce as a result of lingering results of excessive inflation. Because of this, we noticed shares proceed to fall steadily over the course of the previous week.

Some shares, like Constellation Software program (TSX:CSU) noticed vital declines on Thursday and Friday. That inventory, particularly, dropped greater than 3% via these two days. In the present day, Constellation Software program has gained greater than 1% (as I write this text), but the inventory nonetheless trades a bit decrease than the place it was to open final Monday. Regardless of that and the lingering pessimism out there, I’ll proceed to purchase this inventory hand over fist in April.

Why will I proceed to purchase Constellation Software program inventory?

The only strategy to put it’s, Constellation Software program is a confirmed winner. Since its preliminary public providing, this inventory has gained greater than 19,700%. By way of all its years and all of that success, Constellation Software program’s management staff stays intact.

Mark Leonard, the corporate’s founder, stays its president. As well as, he continues to point out shareholders, via his letters, that Constellation Software program continues to be dedicated to outpacing development. In my view, so long as Mr. Leonard stays on the head of this firm, Constellation Software program is a straightforward addition to any investor’s portfolio.

It needs to be famous that Constellation Software program’s financials additionally proceed to impress. In December 2023, the corporate reported $2.32 billion in quarterly income. That represents a year-over-year development of about 25.7%. Moreover, the corporate’s internet earnings grew by 25% 12 months over 12 months throughout the identical interval. Constellation Software program’s complete income in 2023, we will see a 27% year-over-year enhance to $8.41 billion.

What ought to traders learn about Constellation Software program inventory?

In the event you aren’t accustomed to it, this firm acquires vertical market software program (VMS) companies. For a lot of its historical past, Constellation Software program has centered on small- and medium-sized VMS companies for acquisition. Nevertheless, in 2021, the corporate introduced its plans to start concentrating on massive VMS companies.

We’ve seen this plan begin to come to fruition via a few spin-offs which have helped facilitate these massive acquisitions.

Though Constellation Software program has displayed its experience in that space, traders ought to be aware that it isn’t the one firm that does this. There are lots of “copycat” corporations on the market that would have an effect on Constellation Software program’s enterprise sooner or later. Mark Leonard even talked about that truth in one in all his most up-to-date shareholder letters. Nevertheless, I’m nonetheless very bullish on this firm’s success, and you have to be, too.