Alphabet vs. Amazon: A Tech Showdown

This chapter analyzes the competitive landscape between Alphabet and Amazon, focusing on Alphabet's resilience amid emerging threats like ChatGPT and Microsoft's efforts. It explores the implications of government antitrust actions on Google and highlights the enduring profitability of Alphabet's segments, contrasting them with Amazon's financial recovery. Additionally, the discussion emphasizes a value investing perspective, urging investors to look beyond superficial narratives of stock performance.

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On today’s episode, Clay is joined by Adam Seessel to discuss the developments of Big Tech over the past couple of years. Adam is an investor in Alphabet and Amazon, and in this discussion, he shares his updated thoughts on the two since he published his book, Where the Money Is, back in 2022.

Adam began his investing career doing research for Sanford C. Bernstein, Baron Capital, and Davis Selected Advisors. After these stints, he started his own firm, Gravity Capital Management. Since beginning a track record in the mid-2000’s he’s beaten the S&P 500. He’s been a contributor for financial writing in Barron’s and Fortune.

IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:

00:00 - Intro

01:47 - Adam’s key realizations as a value investor over the past 20+ years.

13:36 - How the concept of intrinsic value can help anchor us in reality even though it’s just a mental model we use to evaluate businesses.

27:37 - Adam’s updated views on Alphabet and Amazon since he published his book in 2022.

47:40 - Adam’s approach to taking advantage of the AI wave without paying hefty valuations.

54:01 - Why Progressive Insurance is dominating the auto insurance space.

And so much more!

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

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