Investing in Microcap Stocks

This chapter explores the dynamics of investing in microcap stocks, focusing on their illiquidity and potential resilience during economic downturns. The discussion contrasts microcap ETFs with individual stock selection, highlighting common misconceptions and the importance of understanding company performance metrics for valuation.

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Trey Lockerbie speaks with microcap expert Ian Cassel. Ian has been investing in microcaps for over 20 years & is a Co-Founder of the popular site MicroCapClub & the current CIO of Intelligent Fanatics Capital Management.

IN THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL LEARN:

03:02 - Why do microcaps get a bad wrap?
05:39 - How a few of the greatest investors got their start in microcaps.
14:46 - How to identify microcaps that could grow up to be macro caps.
23:14 - The psychology around cheaply priced stocks, including macro caps that do stock splits.
32:04 - The pros and cons of a highly concentrated portfolio.
47:18 - Ian’s strategy for finding profitable and sustainable microcap companies with great management.
And a whole lot more!

*Disclaimer: Slight timestamp discrepancies may occur due to podcast platform differences.

BOOKS AND RESOURCES

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Microcap Club's Website.
Ian Cassel's Twitter.
Intelligent Fanatics' Books.
Intelligent Fanatics Capital Management's Website.
Trey Lockerbie's Twitter.

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