Tim Travis: Deep Value, Options, and Distressed Investing

Sep 4, 2024

Tim Travis, CEO of T&T Capital Management, specializes in deep value investing, options, and distressed assets. He shares insights on contrarian investing principles influenced by legends like Warren Buffett and Benjamin Graham. Travis reflects on his experiences during financial crises, including Brexit's market miscalculations. He discusses JP Morgan's strategic strengths, potential tech market bubbles, and attractive real estate opportunities. The conversation delves into distressed investing, emphasizing the importance of capital structures and turnaround strategies for maximizing returns.

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Intro

00:00 • 2min

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Contrarian Investing Insights

02:02 • 14min

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Memorable Financial Crises: Lessons from the Past

15:38 • 2min

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Navigating Post-Brexit Investment Strategies

17:50 • 9min

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Analyzing JP Morgan's Strategic Success and Future Challenges

26:41 • 2min

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Market Trends and Tech Valuations

28:51 • 7min

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Navigating Real Estate Investment Opportunities

35:22 • 12min

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Navigating Distress: Insights on Capital Structures and Investment Strategies

47:44 • 2min

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Tim Travis is a deep value investor and the CEO of T&T Capital management.

His investing style incorporates options and distressed investing along with value investing to generate income and reduce risk.

Links

* T&T Value Investing:

https://www.ttvalueinvesting.com/

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