Cathie Wood's Latest Buys: MercadoLibre, Alibaba, and DoorDash

Cathie Wood's Ark Invest has bought shares of MercadoLibre, Alibaba, and DoorDash, all of which are beating the market in 2025. MercadoLibre is growing its flagship business and fintech offerings, while Alibaba has more than doubled this year and is the second-largest company by market cap. Wood's aggressive growth ETFs are always making moves, making these stocks worth considering.

Cathie Wood's Ark Invest has recently made significant moves in the stock market by purchasing shares in MercadoLibre, Alibaba, and DoorDash. These investments are notable as all three companies have outperformed the broader market in 2025. The purchases reflect Ark Invest's strategy of focusing on growth stocks with high potential.

MercadoLibre, a leading e-commerce platform in Latin America, has seen impressive growth. The company reported over 25% sales growth in its top three markets—Brazil, Mexico, and Argentina—representing its largest markets. Additionally, Mercado Pago, its fintech division, processed $64.6 billion in total payment volume during the latest quarter, a 39% year-over-year increase. To capture market share, MercadoLibre reduced its minimum order size for free shipping in Brazil by 75%, prioritizing growth over short-term profitability Cathie Wood’s Ark Invest Buys MercadoLibre, Alibaba, and DoorDash Stock^[1].

Alibaba, another major international e-commerce investment by Ark Invest, has seen its stock more than double this year, making it the second-largest company by market cap. The Chinese giant is positioning itself as an AI company and has been rolling out in-house chips to reduce reliance on U.S. AI chipmakers. Alibaba's AI-driven initiatives and share buybacks have contributed to its strong performance, with the stock trading at less than 22 times trailing earnings despite the rally Cathie Wood’s Ark Invest Buys MercadoLibre, Alibaba, and DoorDash Stock^[1].

DoorDash, the U.S. leader in third-party restaurant delivery apps, has gained 95% over the past year and posted 25% revenue growth in the second quarter. The company turned profitable last year after years of losses, indicating a strong recovery Cathie Wood’s Ark Invest Buys MercadoLibre, Alibaba, and DoorDash Stock^[1].

These investments align with Ark Invest's strategy of betting on disruptive technologies and growth stocks. Cathie Wood's aggressive growth ETFs have consistently outperformed the S&P 500, and her recent moves in Chinese tech giants reflect her confidence in the sector's potential Cathie Wood pours millions into a 26-year-old tech giant^[2].