The parent remains the better choice

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Internet media company IAC (see box) has a long history of spinning off its smaller businesses as they mature. Two of its latest spinoffs—Vimeo and Match Group—are well off their recent peaks during the current market turmoil. We think they’re worth holding, while IAC remains a solid pick for aggressive investors. VIMEO INC. $3.64 is a hold. The company (Nasdaq symbol VMEO; Manufacturing Sector; Shares outstanding: 166.4 million; Market cap: $605.7 million; No dividend paid; Takeover Target Rating: Medium; www.vimeo.com) took its original form as a video-hosting competitor to YouTube and Netflix. Since then, it has shifted its focus to selling software that lets users create and share online videos. On May 25, 2021, IAC shareholders received 1.6235 shares of Vimeo for each share held. They will only be liable for capital gains taxes when they sell their new shares. The stock is down over 91% since the spinoff. Vimeo has increased its salesforce and its spending on product development. However, those investments have not spurred a..