The Joe Walker Podcast

The World According To A Maverick, Beach-Biding Stock Picker - John Hempton

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Jul 8, 2019
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ANECDOTE

Mark Cohodes: Stock Picking Genius, Portfolio Management...

  • John Hempton views Mark Cohodes as a brilliant stock picker but a poor portfolio manager.
  • Cohodes' all-in approach, exemplified by his Stamps.com short, leads to suboptimal returns despite accurate predictions.
ADVICE

Portfolio Management for Retail Investors

  • Focus on portfolio management and position sizing for long-term success.
  • Retail investors often prioritize stock selection but neglect these crucial aspects.
INSIGHT

Tax Avoidance as Accounting Training

  • Examining tax avoidance schemes revealed how companies can manipulate reported income.
  • This understanding proved invaluable for Hempton's later short-selling career.
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