The Acquirers Podcast Zeke Ashton on Buffett, the Post-Value Era, UnitedHealth $UNH and his Four Decision Factors| S07 E23
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Jul 3, 2025 
Zeke Ashton, a deep value investing expert from Ashton Capital, shares insights on the evolving landscape of value investing. He discusses the influence of Warren Buffett's strategies amidst today's speculative market. Ashton highlights opportunities in mispriced small-cap stocks and the challenges of short-selling in inflated sectors. He delves into the U.S. healthcare sector, particularly UnitedHealth's resilience, and explores historical parallels between ancient civilizations and modern U.S.-China dynamics, emphasizing the importance of long-term investment strategies.
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Post-Value Era Market Dynamics
- The post-value era marks a market where classic patient investing like Buffett's is harder due to structural changes like passive flows.
- Value investing can still work, but it requires adaptation to new market dynamics and patience.
Small/Mid-Cap Opportunity Set
- The market structure now pushes money towards large passive indexes leaving many small and mid-cap stocks neglected and mispriced.
- This creates unique opportunities for active investors who are patient and understand value at smaller caps.
UnitedHealth's Dramatic Price Drop
- UnitedHealth dropped from $600 to $300 rapidly despite being widely held and large.
- Such violent price moves in big names show dislocations caused by market structure and narrative.
