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Equity Mates Investing Podcast

Basis Points: We're entering a stock pickers market with Eric Marais | Orbis Investments

Mar 13, 2025
Eric Marais, an investment specialist at Orbis Investments, dives into the dynamics of contrarian investing. He discusses the trend of reducing exposure to US Big Tech and the resurgence of stock picking as a viable strategy. Eric shares intriguing insights on two stocks: Nintendo and Corpay, linking them to future growth opportunities. He emphasizes the importance of diversifying beyond US markets and critiques the sustainability of high returns amid inflated valuations, inspiring listeners to rethink traditional investment norms.
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  • Conventional wisdom is challenged as high growth doesn't guarantee high stock returns, prompting a reassessment of evaluation metrics.
  • Orbis Investments employs a unique investment philosophy focused on fundamental analysis, long-term sustainability, and contrarian opportunities for higher returns.

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Challenges to Conventional Investing Wisdom

Conventional investing wisdom is challenged with the notion that high revenue and profit growth do not necessarily lead to equally high share price increases. This skepticism is rooted in historical data showing a lack of correlation between a company's growth metrics and its stock performance, which often seems counterintuitive. Investors commonly assume that companies growing rapidly will deliver similarly rapid stock returns, yet empirical evidence has shown that these companies can often underperform in the stock market. This suggests a need for investors to reassess how they evaluate growth in relation to stock value.

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