The Acquirers Podcast

Value investor John Rotonti Jr on Industrials, Infrastructure, and the Inversion | S07 E09

Mar 10, 2025
John Rotonti Jr., a seasoned portfolio manager at Bastion Fiduciary, dives into the complexities of investing in industrials and infrastructure. He discusses the importance of holding cash reserves while targeting high-quality growth businesses. The conversation touches on the current housing market challenges and the impact of tech giants on affordable homes. Rotonti also analyzes Buffett's recent insights for Berkshire Hathaway and the implications of market inversions on future economic stability, underlining the necessity of strategic investments.
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ANECDOTE

Buffett's Letters

  • In his 2023 letter, Warren Buffett emphasized Berkshire Hathaway's role as an "asset to the country."
  • He reiterated this message in 2024, highlighting their infrastructure holdings and commitment to insuring climate risk.
INSIGHT

Berkshire's Culture

  • Warren Buffett's letters consistently reinforce Berkshire Hathaway's culture.
  • The 2024 letter cleverly uses the Pete Legal story to signal acquisition criteria.
INSIGHT

Yield Curve Re-Inversion

  • The yield curve has re-inverted for the tenth time, similar to patterns seen before the 2008 and pandemic crashes.
  • This re-inversion doesn't guarantee a crash, but it has preceded market volatility in the past.
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