On this episode of Chit Chat Stocks, we research Joel Greenblatt and what we can learn from the investor who put up 50% annualized returns before fees for Gotham Capital. We discuss:

(02:55) Who is Joel Greenblatt?

(08:34) Gotham Capital's Performance

(11:36) Special Situations Investing

(12:34) Understanding Spin-Offs

(19:30) Mergers and Arbitrage

(23:35) Bankruptcies and Restructurings

(32:35) Recapitalizations, Options, and Leaps

(36:19) Understanding the Little Book: Quality Stocks at Cheap Prices

(41:11) Screening for Value: EV to EBIT and ROIC

(49:13) The Magic Formula: Combining Quality and Value

(57:59) Lessons from Joel Greenblatt: Complexity and Homework

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