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RWH041: Ignore the Crowd w/ Super-investor Bruce Berkowitz Feb 18, 2024

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In this episode, William Green chats with famed investor Bruce Berkowitz, whose Fairholme Fund has beaten the S&P 500 by 529 percentage points over 23 years. Bruce, who was named Morningstar’s Domestic Stock-Fund Manager of the Decade in 2009, talks here about the ups & downs of his volatile career, how he changed his investment strategy after three costly losses, why he likes cash as a kind of “financial valium,” & why 80% of his fund is riding on one stock.

IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN:

00:00 - Intro

04:44 - What Bruce Berkowitz learned about odds by working as a bookmaker.

06:26 - What his stint as a broker taught him about how not to invest.

34:18 - Why he makes huge bets on a tiny number of stocks.

41:53 - How he’s riding a multi-decade wave of migration to Florida.

48:57 - How he justifies betting 80% of his fund on one stock.

54:59 - How he’s playing long-term trends in the energy sector.

56:56 - Why he’s changed the way he invests.

59:08 - Why he’s acutely wary of bank stocks.

59:20 - What he learned from losing big on Sears, Fannie Mae, & Freddie Mac.

1:17:53 - Why he views cash as a valuable form of “financial valium.”

1:28:51 - How he assesses the investment threat of global warming.

1:33:50 - Why he operates as a lone wolf, not part of a team.

1:39:53 - What he’s tried to teach his three children.

1:45:31 - How he handles setbacks.

Disclaimer: Slight discrepancies in the timestamps may occur due to podcast platform differences.

BOOKS AND RESOURCES

Bruce Berkowitz’s investment firm, Fairholme Funds.
Vaclav Smil’s book How the World Really Works.
Vaclav Smil’s book Energy & Civilization.
William Green’s book, “Richer, Wiser, Happier” – read the reviews of this book.
Follow William Green on X (AKA Twitter).
Check out all the books mentioned and discussed in our podcast episodes here.

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BTC169: Bitcoin Changing Africa's Energy and Finance Incentives w/ Alex Gladstein (Bitcoin Podcast) Feb 14, 2024

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Alex Gladstein discusses Bitcoin's impact on Africa, leveraging natural resources for mining to provide electricity and financial stability. Highlighting cases in Malawi and Kenya, he shows how Bitcoin offers a stable currency and supports renewable energy, transforming economic landscapes and promoting sustainable development. This narrative illustrates Bitcoin's potential as a catalyst for empowerment and progress across the continent.

IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:

00:00 - Intro

00:57 - The potential of Bitcoin to drive sustainable development in Africa.

00:57 - How Africa's natural resources can be utilized for Bitcoin mining.

11:07 - The role of Bitcoin mining in providing access to electricity and reducing energy costs.

16:25 - Examples of successful Bitcoin mining projects in Malawi and Kenya and their socio-economic benefits.

25:09 - Strategies for leveraging stranded energy resources for economic empowerment and environmental conservation.

26:17 - Ways in which Bitcoin acts as a stable, decentralized currency for regions facing inflation.

44:37 - The impact of micro-hydroelectric and geothermal energy projects on local communities.

45:57 - The importance of local entrepreneurship and community initiatives in the adoption of Bitcoin mining.

Disclaimer: Slight discrepancies in the timestamps may occur due to podcast platform differences.

BOOKS AND RESOURCES

Alex’s article in Bitcoin Magazine: Stranded.
Alex’s Twitter.
The Human Rights Foundation.
Check out all the books mentioned and discussed in our podcast episodes here.

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Enjoy exclusive perks from our favorite Apps and Services.
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TIP607: Small But Mighty: Uncovering Smallcap Value w/ Paul Andreola Feb 11, 2024

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Kyle talks to Paul Andreola about how he evaluates smallcap stocks, why flipping over as many rocks as possible is such a strong strategy, why to put all your focus on profitable growing businesses, why the PEG ratio is so important for finding great opportunities, the importance of understanding the capital raising process, why value will always succeed in the long term, the current state of microcaps and much, much more!

Paul Andreola is a highly successful microcap investor who has been managing his own money for over 30 years. He is a board member for Atlas Engineered Products, Total Telcom, and Departure Bay Bay Capital. He’s a big proponent of microcap investing and runs an investing community called SmallCap Discoveries where he interviews CEOs of microcap businesses and shares his ideas and strategies.

IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:

00:00 - Intro

03:28 - The importance of flipping over as many rocks as possible.

05:00 - The power of owning businesses that institutions can’t invest in.

05:08 - Why focus your efforts on profitable businesses that are growing.

05:22 - How to use the price-to-earnings-growth ratio to help you identify undervalued growth stocks.

06:22 - How to add a margin of safety using the PEG ratio.

06:22 - How to use the PEG ratio to help you determine what needs to be sold.

08:43 - How increasing fund flows can attract low-quality businesses in search of capital.

09:46 - Why owning profitable companies can de-risk your investing.

09:46 - Why you should stay away from low-growth businesses even when they are cheap.

13:23 - Why you should stay away from businesses that are likely to heavily dilute shareholders.

And so much more!

Disclaimer: Slight discrepancies in the timestamps may occur due to podcast platform differences.

BOOKS AND RESOURCES

Join the exclusive TIP Mastermind Communityto engage in meaningful stock investing discussions with Stig, Clay, Kyle, and the other community members.
Check out Paul’s services at Smallcap Discoveries.
Read Paul’s articles here.
Learn more about the Berkshire Summit by clicking here or emailing Clay at clay@theinvestorspodcast.com.
Follow Kyle on Twitter and LinkedIn.
Check out all the books mentioned and discussed in our podcast episodes here.

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Try our tool for picking stock winners and managing our portfolios: TIP Finance Tool.
Enjoy exclusive perks from our favorite Apps and Services.
Stay up-to-date on financial markets and investing strategies through our daily newsletter, We Study Markets.
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TIP606: Multi-Bagger First Principles w/ Ian Cassel Feb 09, 2024

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On today’s episode, Clay is joined by Ian Cassel to discuss multi-bagger first principles, what he’s learned from investor Tony Deden, and biases he has had to overcome to continue improving as an investor.

Ian is a full-time microcap investor and CIO of Intelligent Fanatics Capital Management. He is the founder of MicroCapClub.com and co-founder of the IntelligentFanatics.com.

IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:

00:00 - Intro.

01:36 - Ian’s investment journaling and reflection process.

06:19 - What Ian has learned from managing a fund for over 5 years.

08:56 - A 2023 overview for Ian’s fund.

23:58 - What Ian learned from Anthony Deden.

27:43 - The multi-bagger first principles.

35:53 - A few case studies on multi-baggers.

53:26 - Why high insider ownership doesn’t correlate with stocks that outperform.

54:02 - How attribution bias influences investor behavior.

58:08 - Ian’s experience on the saying, “Risk is what you don’t see.”

61:03 - How Ian decides whether he should average down in a position or not.

Disclaimer: Slight discrepancies in the timestamps may occur due to podcast platform differences.

BOOKS AND RESOURCES

Join the exclusive TIP Mastermind Communityto engage in meaningful stock investing discussions with Stig, Clay, Kyle, and the other community members.
Learn more about the Berkshire Summit by clicking here or emailing Clay at clay@theinvestorspodcast.com.
Ian’s presentation on Multi-bagger First Principles.
Ian’s community, MicrocapClub.
Ian’s book, Intelligent Fanatics.
Ryan Pape’s interview at the MicroCap Leadership Summit.
Related Episode: TIP563: Lightning in a Bottle & Microcap Investing w/ Ian Cassel | YouTube Video.
Follow Ian on Twitter.
Follow Clay on Twitter.
Check out all the books mentioned and discussed in our podcast episodes here.

NEW TO THE SHOW?

Follow our official social media accounts: X (Twitter) | LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | TikTok.
Check out our We Study Billionaires Starter Packs.
Browse through all our episodes (complete with transcripts)here.
Try our tool for picking stock winners and managing our portfolios: TIP Finance Tool.
Enjoy exclusive perks from our favorite Apps and Services.
Stay up-to-date on financial markets and investing strategies through our daily newsletter, We Study Markets.
Learn how to better start, manage, and grow your business with the best business podcasts.

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BTC168: Bitcoin Discreet Log Contracts DLC on LN Markets w/ Romain Rouphael (Bitcoin Podcast) Feb 07, 2024

Show notes

Dive into Bitcoin's future with Romain Rouphael: Unpacking his journey from finance to pioneering in Bitcoin research, LN Markets, and DLC Markets. Discover how leveraging Bitcoin for payments and building on its secure infrastructure is changing trading with instant settlements, trustless derivatives, and over $2 billion traded. Learn about the innovation behind LN Markets' fast retail trading and DLC Markets' approach to revolutionizing trustless OTC derivatives.

IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:

00:00 - Intro

03:35 - The reasons behind Romain Rouphael's full-time commitment to Bitcoin and its potential for revolutionizing finance.

07:43 - Insights into the foundational stages of Bitcoin research and the establishment of a Bitcoin lab.

07:43 - The advantages of Bitcoin over other cryptocurrencies as both an asset and a financial infrastructure.

26:21 - Future developments in Bitcoin financial services, including enhancements to LN Markets and DLC Markets, and the introduction of new products like hashrate/blockspace trading.

33:20 - Introduction to LN Markets, a platform enabling instant settlement trading built on the Lightning Network.

33:20 - The significance of Discreet Log Contracts (DLCs) in enabling trustless OTC derivatives trading on Bitcoin.

40:13 - The innovative approach of DLC Markets to facilitate complex smart contracts for large-scale, trustless trading.

50:21 - Challenges and complexities faced in managing a Bitcoin fund and interacting with centralized exchanges.

Disclaimer: Slight discrepancies in the timestamps may occur due to podcast platform differences.

BOOKS AND RESOURCES

Article: LN Markets Upgrades Bitcoin Trading w/ DLCs.
Romain Rouphael's Twitter.
LN Market's Website.
DLC Market's Website.
The LN Market’s White Paper on DLCs.
Check out all the books mentioned and discussed in our podcast episodes here.

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Follow our official social media accounts: X (Twitter) | LinkedIn | | Instagram | Facebook | TikTok.
Check out our Bitcoin Fundamentals Starter Packs.
Browse through all our episodes (complete with transcripts)here.
Try our tool for picking stock winners and managing our portfolios: TIP Finance Tool.
Enjoy exclusive perks from our favorite Apps and Services.
Stay up-to-date on financial markets and investing strategies through our daily newsletter, We Study Markets.
Learn how to better start, manage, and grow your business with thebest business podcasts.

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TIP605: Untangling Global Outperformers w/ Dede Eyesan Feb 04, 2024

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On today’s episode, Kyle talks to Dede Eyesan about investing outside of your home country and what you need to research to improve your circle of competence, why China, India, and Japan have some interesting businesses and which sectors might produce the next outperformers, the strength of monopoly type businesses when searching for outperformers, the characteristics of outperformers that are least difficult to try to identify, interesting insights into iGaming and IT consulting industries, and much, much more!

Dede Eyesan is the Chief Investment Officer of Jenga Investment Partners (IP). Jenga IP is a fund specializing in allocating capital to public and private companies on a global scale. They own businesses in countries such as Finland, Poland, China, Mexico, the U.S., Australia, Sweden, Kazakhstan, and France. He authored Global Outperformers: A decade study of the top performing global listed companies (1,000% in 10 years)

IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:

00:00 - Intro.

02:54 - The primary reasons for China’s lower shareholder returns.

06:12 - Potential value chains in India that Dede finds interesting.

10:20 - Insights into Indian markets, governance issues, and regulation.

14:03 - Why consumer electronics is interesting in India, but not a good business model in most other geographies.

18:04 - The importance of good economics and competitive advantage in finding outperformers.

19:51 - Why monopolies like Airports of Thailand and Texas Pacific Land Corporation made good investments.

26:14 - Insights into two South African companies that are still high quality in Karooooo and Naspers.

34:44 - Why iGaming has low barriers to entry but high barriers to success.

34:55 - Why uncertainty can punish a business’s valuation.

44:37 - Dede’s outlook on his latest acquisition, GoFore, and why he likes IT consulting.

56:59 - GoFore's competitive advantage and growth forecast.

Disclaimer: Slight discrepancies in the timestamps may occur due to podcast platform differences.

BOOKS AND RESOURCES

Join the exclusive TIP Mastermind Communityto engage in meaningful stock investing discussions with Stig, Clay, Kyle, and the other community members.
Jenga Investment Partners (IP) Global Outperformers.
Learn more about Jenga Investment Partnershere.
Read Jenga IP’s detailed researchhere.
Learn more about the Berkshire Summit by clicking here or emailing Clay at clay@theinvestorspodcast.com
Follow Kyle on Twitter and LinkedIn.
Check out all the books mentioned and discussed in our podcast episodes here.

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Follow our official social media accounts: X (Twitter) | LinkedIn| Instagram | Facebook | TikTok.
Check out our We Study Billionaires Starter Packs.
Browse through all our episodes (complete with transcripts)here.
Try our tool for picking stock winners and managing our portfolios: TIP Finance Tool.
Enjoy exclusive perks from our favorite Apps and Services.
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TIP604: Best Quality Idea Q1 2024 w/ Clay Finck & Kyle Grieve Feb 02, 2024

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On today’s episode, Clay and Kyle give an overview of their best quality stock idea for Q1 2024. This quarter, they discuss Evolution AB.

Evolution AB is well-known in the world of quality investors. The stock has compounded by over 60% per year over the past 5 years and seems to have a long runway for growth ahead. Clay and Kyle give an overview of why they own the stock and why they like the company's long-term prospects.

Disclaimer: At the time of recording, Clay and Kyle both own shares in Evolution AB.

IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:

00:00 - Intro.

06:44 - Resources Kyle found most helpful in initially researching Evolution AB.

06:48 - What Evolution’s business model is and how they make money.

17:15 - How the quantitative metrics look for Evolution.

28:40 - The massive tailwinds at play in their industry.

33:21 - The difference between a regulated and unregulated market.

38:12 - What geographies Evolution has the largest presence in.

42:45 - What the competitive landscape looks like.

46:18 - How Evolution has been able to continue growing and withstand competition despite the high returns they’ve achieved for many years.

49:24 - An overview of Evolution’s management team and recent acquisitions.

64:23 - How Kyle thinks about the valuation.

70:05 - The most important KPIs to track for Evolution.

Disclaimer: Slight discrepancies in the timestamps may occur due to podcast platform differences.

BOOKS AND RESOURCES

Join the exclusive TIP Mastermind Communityto engage in meaningful stock investing discussions with Stig, Clay, Kyle, and the other community members.
Alta Fox Research.
An expert analyst on Evolution: Ali Gündüz.
Shree Viswanathan’s recent letter which discussed Evolution.
Learn more about the Berkshire Summit by clicking here or emailing Clay at clay@theinvestorspodcast.com.
Related Episode: TIP587: Dino Polska: A Polish Compounder w/ Clay Finck & Kyle Grieve. | YouTube Video.
Follow Kyle on Twitter.
Follow Clay on Twitter.
Check out all the books mentioned and discussed in our podcast episodes here.

NEW TO THE SHOW?

Follow our official social media accounts: X (Twitter) | LinkedIn| Instagram | Facebook | TikTok.
Check out our We Study Billionaires Starter Packs.
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BTC167: How Decentralized is Bitcoin Mining w/ Harry Sudock (Bitcoin Podcast) Jan 31, 2024

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Dive into the world of Bitcoin mining with expert Harry Sudock. This episode unpacks the complexities of on-chain fee management and the intricacies of over-the-counter transactions on the blockchain. Sudock provides unique insights into the operational strategies of miners, revealing the unseen mechanisms that support blockchain efficiency and stability. An enlightening discussion for anyone interested in the behind-the-scenes of Bitcoin.

IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:

00:00 - Intro

08:23 - The role of miners in managing high on-chain fees in the Bitcoin network.

13:32 - The impact of on-chain fees on the overall efficiency of the blockchain.

17:44 - The operational challenges faced by miners in the current Bitcoin ecosystem.

30:36 - Insights into the unseen economic aspects of blockchain transactions.

35:18 - Strategies used by miners to handle fluctuations in transaction fees.

36:33 - How over-the-counter (OTC) transactions are integrated into the blockchain.

51:15 - The relationship between miners and the broader financial aspects of Bitcoin.

51:15 - Expert views on the future trends and developments in Bitcoin mining.

Disclaimer: Slight discrepancies in the timestamps may occur due to podcast platform differences.

BOOKS AND RESOURCES

Harry Sudock’s Twitter.
Bitcoin Park's Twitter.
Griid’s Website.
Check out all the books mentioned and discussed in our podcast episodes here.

NEW TO THE SHOW?

Follow our official social media accounts: X (Twitter) | LinkedIn | | Instagram | Facebook | TikTok.
Check out our Bitcoin Fundamentals Starter Packs.
Browse through all our episodes (complete with transcripts)here.
Try our tool for picking stock winners and managing our portfolios: TIP Finance Tool.
Enjoy exclusive perks from our favorite Apps and Services.
Stay up-to-date on financial markets and investing strategies through our daily newsletter, We Study Markets.
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TIP603: Richer, Wiser, Happier, Q1 2024 w/ Stig Brodersen & William Green Jan 28, 2024

Show notes

On today’s show, Stig Brodersen talks with co-host William Green, the author of “Richer, Wiser, Happier.” With a strong focus on kindness, they discuss what has made them Richer, Wiser, or Happier in the past quarter.

IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN:

00:00 - Intro

01:26 - What we can learn from the greatest investors about being authentic

16:40 - How to stay true to yourself

25:55 - How we change throughout the stages of our lives

43:44 - If principles are truly timeless

1:00:52 - What William learned recently about Charlie Munger’s kindness

1:11:54 - Why we want to take a simple idea and take it very seriously

1:23:59 - The challenges of the three phases in life

Disclaimer: Slight discrepancies in the timestamps may occur due to podcast platform differences.

BOOKS AND RESOURCES

Join the exclusive TIP Mastermind Communityto engage in meaningful stock investing discussions with Stig, Clay, Kyle, and the other community members.
William Green’s book, Richer, Wiser, Happier –read reviews of this book.
William Green’s book, The Great Minds of Investing – read reviews of this book.
Stig Brodersen and William Green’s episode on being Richer, Wiser, and Happier, Q3 2023 | YouTube Video.
Stig Brodersen and William Green’s episode on being Richer, Wiser, and Happier, Q2 2023 | YouTube Video.
Stig Brodersen and William Green’s episode on being Richer, Wiser, and Happier, Q1 2023 | YouTube Video.
Stig Brodersen and William Green’s episode on Money and Happiness | YouTube Video.
William Green’s interview with Daniel Goleman & Tsoknyi Rinpoche | YouTube Video.
William Green’s interview with Michael Berg about Abundance | YouTube Video.
William Green’s interview with Pico Iyer about beingBeyond Rich | YouTube Video.
William Green’s interview with Rick Rieder about managing 2.6 Trillion dollars | YouTube Video.
William Green’s interview with Berkshire Hathaway Director Chris Davis | YouTube Video.
Check out all the books mentioned and discussed in our podcast episodes here.

NEW TO THE SHOW?

Follow our official social media accounts: X (Twitter) | LinkedIn| Instagram | Facebook | TikTok.
Check out our We Study Billionaires Starter Packs.
Browse through all our episodes (complete with transcripts)here.
Try our tool for picking stock winners and managing our portfolios: TIP Finance Tool.
Enjoy exclusive perks from our favorite Apps and Services.
Stay up-to-date on financial markets and investing strategies through our daily newsletter, We Study Markets.
Learn how to better start, manage, and grow your business with the best business podcasts.