Shopify's (SHOP +0.82%) strategy resembles Amazon's (AMZN +1.13%), with costly fulfillment centers, logistics, and other capital-intensive business segments. Amazon's profit margins have long trailed eBay's (EBAY +1.88%), though Amazon experienced better growth. Investors should be aware that this means profits could remain elusive for Shopify.

*Stock prices used were the afternoon prices of Feb. 15, 2023. The video was published on Feb. 17, 2023.