RWH050: The Intelligent Investor w/ Jason Zweig
19 October 2024 - 1 hour 56 minsIn today’s episode, William Green chats with Jason Zweig about his updated & revised edition of Benjamin Graham’s The Intelligent Investor, which Warren Buffett describes as “by far the best book on investing ever written.” Jason, who also writes the Wall Street Journal’s Intelligent Investor column, explains why Graham’s classic book still holds vitally important lessons for today’s investors. He also shares what he’s learned from interviewing Buffett & Charlie Munger.
IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:
00:00 - Intro
03:33 - How Jason Zweig tackled the “honor & burden” of revising The Intelligent Investor.
11:06 - How Ben Graham’s 4 core principles can help you to invest intelligently.
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TIP856: Airbnb (ABNB): The Business Outgrew Its Peak, The Stock Hasn't w/ Kyle Grieve & Shawn O'Malley
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TIP855: Shopify (SHOP): The Big Winner of Agentic Commerce? w/ Shawn O'Malley & Daniel Mahncke
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TIP854: GE Aerospace: Chris Hohn’s Biggest Bet w/ Daniel Mahncke & Shawn O'Malley
Daniel Mahncke and Shawn O’Malley follow up last year’s TransDigm pitch with the biggest monopoly in aviation: GE Aerospace (NYSE: GE), the engine maker behind nearly three out of every four commercial flights in the world. With roughly 50,000 commercial and 30,000 military engines in service, GE has the largest installed engine base worldwide. That’s the reason Chris Hohn bets about 30% of his $50+ billion portfolio on it. Daniel and Shawn dig into the mechanism behind how GE sells its engines at roughly zero margin because every engine comes back as three and a half times its sale price in spare parts and shop visits over 25 to 30 years. They also cover the Cold War deal that put a GE engine core in a locked room in France, how Larry Culp turned a company Nelson Peltz was sure would file for Chapter 11 into three companies worth more than $600 billion, and whether Heico’s copycat parts and the regulators now circling the engine aftermarket can dent the pricing. In the end, they walk through the valuation model and decide whether the best business in aviation is worth its price — and whether GE earns a spot in The Intrinsic Value Portfolio. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: (00:00:00) Intro (00:03:44) About the history of aviation and GE (00:14:15) Why engines became a political product (00:25:58) What makes GE such a great compounder (00:26:58) Why the aftermarket is so attractive (00:28:16) Why GE is the pinnacle of aerospace (00:57:09) How CEOs destroyed and turned around the business (01:06:22) What GE’s stock is worth (01:14:51) Whether GE will be added to The Intrinsic Value Portfolio Disclaimer: Slight discrepancies in the timestamps may occur due to podcast platform differences. BOOKS AND RESOURCES Apply for The Intrinsic Value Mastermind Community where investors learn, share ideas, network, and join calls with experts. Apply for The Mastermind Inner Circle to connect with the most successful investors, executives, and business leaders from our audience. Track The Intrinsic Value Portfolio. Portfolio Review Submit Tool. Rijinkberg investing GE Aerospace Deep Dive. Culp Capital Group Interview. Investing Breakdown’s Episode on GE Aerospace. Check out our previous Intrinsic Value breakdowns: TransDigm, Heico Vs. TransDigm, Copa Holdings. Related books mentioned in the podcast. Ad-free episodes on our Premium Feed. NEW TO THE SHOW? Get smarter about valuing businesses through The Intrinsic Value Newsletter. Check out The Investor’s Podcast Starter Packs. Follow our official social media accounts: X | LinkedIn | Facebook. Try our tool for picking stock winners and managing our portfolios: TIP Finance. Enjoy exclusive perks from our favorite Apps and Services. Learn how to better start, manage, and grow your business with the best business podcasts. SPONSORS Support our free podcast by supporting our sponsors: Monarch Plus500 Netsuite Bilt References to any third-party products, services, or advertisers do not constitute endorsements, and The Investor’s Podcast Network is not responsible for any claims made by them. Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm
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RWH074: True Wealth w/ Matt Ludmer
In this episode, William Green speaks with Matt Ludmer, the founder & CEO of Aligned Wealth Management. Matt is a financial adviser to wealthy individuals & families, including clients who have entrusted him with tens or even hundreds of millions of dollars. After decades working on Wall Street, he came to realize he’d misunderstood the meaning of wealth. That revelation led him to write a new book, “The Right Mountain: Practical Wisdom for Achieving True Wealth.” Here, he explores how to build a fulfilling life that includes—& transcends—financial success. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: (00:00:00) Intro (00:06:33) How Matt started out shining shoes & selling frozen food. (00:18:56) Why Matt Ludmer reveres his father as his greatest teacher. (00:23:50) How he scored an investment adviser job at Morgan Stanley. (00:32:54) What happens when our hunger for success goes too far. (00:54:46) How to diagnose where your life is out of balance. (01:01:48) How loneliness led Matt to create a “heartfelt community.” (01:36:44) Why many top investors view meditation as a smart investment. (01:40:35) How to build rich relationships by meeting people where they are. (01:55:06) How his confidence in stocks is built on a century of data. (02:09:22) Why it’s psychologically shrewd to divide your assets into three pots. (02:15:09) Why Matt prefers low-cost ETFs to actively managed funds. (02:17:13) How to find a career—& design a life—that lights you up. (02:30:48) Why the ultimate prize is unconditional contentment. Disclaimer: Slight discrepancies in the timestamps may occur due to podcast platform differences. BOOKS AND RESOURCES Inquire about William Green’s Richer, Wiser, Happier Masterclass. Matt Ludmer’s book, “The Right Mountain.” Napoleon Hill’s book, “Think and Grow Rich!” Krishnamurti’s book, “Commentaries on Living.” Lee Eisenberg’s book, “The Number.” Daniel Goleman & Tsoknyi Rinpoche’s book, “Why We Meditate.” Tara Bennett-Goleman’s book, “Emotional Alchemy.” William Green’s podcast with Tsoknyi Rinpoche & Daniel Goleman. William Green’s book, “Richer, Wiser, Happier” – read the reviews of this book. Follow William Green on X. Related books mentioned in the podcast. Ad-free episodes on our Premium Feed. NEW TO THE SHOW? Get smarter about valuing businesses through The Intrinsic Value Newsletter. Follow our official social media accounts: X | LinkedIn | Facebook. Try our tool for picking stock winners and managing our portfolios: TIP Finance. Enjoy exclusive perks from our favorite Apps and Services. SPONSORS Support our free podcast by supporting our sponsors: Monarch Plus500 Netsuite References to any third-party products, services, or advertisers do not constitute endorsements, and The Investor’s Podcast Network is not responsible for any claims made by them. Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm
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TIP853: Aritzia (ATZ.TO): The Women's Apparel Brand Conquering the US, plus Nike, Lulu, and More w/ Kyle Grieve & Shawn O'Malley
In today's episode, Kyle Grieve and Shawn O’Malley discuss Aritzia, the everyday luxury fashion brand that has become one of retail's most impressive compounders. They explore how a small boutique in the corner of a department store grew into a brand with exceptional store-based economics, a spotless balance sheet, and a huge untapped opportunity across America. With the stock falling even as the business posts some of its best growth ever, they debate whether this is a rare chance to own a durable compounder or a hot brand nearing its peak. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: (00:00:00) Intro (00:03:04) What Lululemon's struggles reveal about investing in retail brands (00:10:59) Why Aritzia's stores outsell most of their mall neighbours (00:15:37) How Aritzia turned a tariff headache into rising margins (00:25:32) Why some fashion brands fade while others keep compounding (00:27:57) The one competitive advantage behind Aritzia's decades of growth (00:53:48) Why management turned down cheap money when everyone else borrowed (01:03:33) The biggest risk that could end Aritzia's run (01:20:05) Valuation discussion on Aritzia (01:24:16) Intrinsic value of Aritzia (01:25:12) Whether Kyle & Shawn will add Aritzia to the Intrinsic Value Portfolio Disclaimer: Slight discrepancies in the timestamps may occur due to podcast platform differences. BOOKS AND RESOURCES If you are interested in a Community for investors to learn, share ideas, network, and join calls with experts: Apply for The Intrinsic Value Mastermind. If you are interested in more personal meet-ups, meeting superinvestors, and discussing investing and things that go beyond: Apply for The Mastermind: Inner Circle. Track The Intrinsic Value Portfolio. Portfolio Review Submit Tool. Check out our previous Intrinsic Value breakdowns: Lululemon, Nike, Hermes, LVMH. Follow Kyle on X and LinkedIn. Follow Shawn on X and LinkedIn. Related books mentioned in the podcast. Ad-free episodes on our Premium Feed. NEW TO THE SHOW? Get smarter about valuing businesses through The Intrinsic Value Newsletter. Check out The Investor’s Podcast Starter Packs. Follow our official social media accounts: X | LinkedIn | Facebook. Try our tool for picking stock winners and managing our portfolios: TIP Finance. Enjoy exclusive perks from our favorite Apps and Services. Learn how to better start, manage, and grow your business with the best business podcasts. SPONSORS Support our free podcast by supporting our sponsors: Monarch Plus500 Netsuite References to any third-party products, services, or advertisers do not constitute endorsements, and The Investor’s Podcast Network is not responsible for any claims made by them. Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm
1 hour 23 mins
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