Valuation, Bitcoin, and the European Edge – A Conversation with Heavy Moat Investments

In this episode, we are joined by Niklas – better known as Heavy Moat Investments – a 26-year-old former software developer from Germany who’s carved out a niche in deep, thoughtful equity research. With over 22k followers on X and 9k on Substack, he’s quickly become a go-to voice for long-term investors who care about moats, valuation frameworks, and owning quality.

We cover:– How Niklas got into investing and how his thinking evolved– His valuation approach: intrinsic value vs multiples, TSR thinking, and adjusting to business life stages– Portfolio concentration and how he contrasts with investors like Andrew who take 40% positions– Risk appetite in younger generations: why are so many drawn to options, leverage, and momentum?– Unique asset classes (yes, even Bitcoin and CS skins)– Whether it’s possible to inspire others about investing – and why so many just don’t care– What he’s been reading and watching lately

Tune in for a wide-ranging and honest conversation with someone who’s combining deep research with a growing audience – and doing it his own way.

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