The Security Analysis Podcast

This is a long discussion between myself and Nelson – the Canadian Dividend Investor – about The Snowball: Warren Buffett and the Business of Life by Alice Schroeder. There are really two definitive books about Warren Buffett – this one and Buffett: The Making of An American Capitalist by Roger Lowenstein. Lowenstein’s book is excellent, but he wrote it in 1995 without the cooperation of Warren Buffett. The book was also written before Warren Buffett was extremely famous.The Snowball, in contrast, was written with the cooperation of Warren Buffett. Alice Schroeder covered Berkshire for Morgan Stanley and knew Warren Buffett personally. With his blessing, she began the project in 2003 and was given unprecedented access to Warren’s files, spent a lot of time talking with him directly, and interviewed all of his close associates.The book is massive – 852 pages – and is a deep study on Warren Buffett’s life.The book is controversial and we discuss that in this podcast. Warren Buffett hasn’t publicly criticized it or disavowed it, but Alice Schroeder has commented that the portrayal was difficult for him at times. He doesn’t endorse the book, it’s not sold at the Berkshire meetings, and he appears to have distanced himself from Alice.I love the book and think it’s filled with life & business lessons. I hope you enjoy our conversation about it.Links.* The Snowball: Warren Buffett and the Business of Life: https://www.amazon.com/Snowball-Warren-Buffett-Business-Life-ebook/dp/B009MYD9F8DisclaimerNothing on this podcast is investment advice.The information in this podcast is for information and discussion purposes only. It does not constitute a recommendation to purchase or sell any financial instruments or other products.  Investment decisions should not be made with this article and one should take into account the investment objectives or financial situation of any particular person or institution.Investors should obtain advice based on their own individual circumstances from their own tax, financial, legal, and other advisers about the risks and merits of any transaction before making an investment decision, and only make such decisions on the basis of the investor’s own objectives, experience, and resources.The information contained in this podcast & show notes is based on generally-available information and, although obtained from sources believed to be reliable, its accuracy and completeness cannot be assured, and such information may be incomplete or condensed.Investments in financial instruments or other products carry significant risk, including the possible total loss of the principal amount invested. This podcast, the host, and the guest do not purport to identify all the risks or material considerations that may be associated with entering into any transaction. This host & guest accepts no liability for any loss (whether direct, indirect, or consequential) that may arise from any use of the information contained in or derived from this content. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.securityanalysis.org/subscribe

Gautam Baid, a CFA and Managing Partner of Stellar Wealth Partners India Fund, discusses value investing in Indian equities, his investing journey, and insights on holding overvalued great businesses. He emphasizes the power of quality investing, optimal portfolio composition, and essential advice for new value investors. The podcast covers navigating a bear market in India, understanding valuation in investing, and market sentiment in various market phases.

This podcast episode covers topics such as the passive bubble, retirement savings in your 40's, PayPal's performance, recession concerns, getting out of debt in 2008, and the best ETF with a long track record. The speaker discusses the myth of passive market dominance, challenges Einhorn's passive bubble theory, gives insights on portfolio management, and shares personal experiences of debt accumulation and financial recovery.

Ryan Telford is an engineer and a DIY investor. He has a very quantitative approach geared towards microcaps. He has achieved a CAGR over the last 4 years of 37%.Links* Ryan’s Seeking Alpha articles: https://seekingalpha.com/author/ryan-telford* Twitter Feed: https://twitter.com/RTelford_invest* Portfolio123 profile: https://community.portfolio123.com/u/rtelford/summaryDisclaimerNothing on this podcast is investment advice.The information in this podcast is for information and discussion purposes only. It does not constitute a recommendation to purchase or sell any financial instruments or other products.  Investment decisions should not be made with this podcast and one should take into account the investment objectives or financial situation of any particular person or institution.Investors should obtain advice based on their own individual circumstances from their own tax, financial, legal, and other advisers about the risks and merits of any transaction before making an investment decision, and only make such decisions on the basis of the investor’s own objectives, experience, and resources.The information contained in this podcast & show notes is based on generally-available information and, although obtained from sources believed to be reliable, its accuracy and completeness cannot be assured, and such information may be incomplete or condensed.Investments in financial instruments or other products carry significant risk, including the possible total loss of the principal amount invested. This podcast, the host, and the guest do not purport to identify all the risks or material considerations that may be associated with entering into any transaction. This host & guest accepts no liability for any loss (whether direct, indirect, or consequential) that may arise from any use of the information contained in or derived from this content. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.securityanalysis.org/subscribe

HML Compounder, a DIY investor, explores value, momentum, trend, and leverage strategies. They discuss the fusion of engineering principles with investing, allocation to Evantas funds, leveraged portfolios, trend following challenges, global investing with ETFs, and maintaining conviction in asset allocation.

Bill Brewster has a JD and a CFA and has worked in a variety of different roles in law, banking, and was an entrepreneur. He is an independent investor who hosts a fantastic podcast, the Business Brew, where he interviews many different interesting guests about a wide variety of topics.We had a great conversation about a wide variety of topics: Bill’s experience as an entrepreneur, the value vs. growth debate, ‘never sell’, podcasting, the wisdom of Buffett and Munger, and talk about many different stocks.Links* Bill’s Twitter feed: https://twitter.com/BillBrewsterTBB* The Business Brew podcast: https://www.thebusinessbrew.com/DisclaimerNothing on this podcast is investment advice.The information in this podcast is for information and discussion purposes only. It does not constitute a recommendation to purchase or sell any financial instruments or other products.  Investment decisions should not be made with this podcast and one should take into account the investment objectives or financial situation of any particular person or institution.Investors should obtain advice based on their own individual circumstances from their own tax, financial, legal, and other advisers about the risks and merits of any transaction before making an investment decision, and only make such decisions on the basis of the investor’s own objectives, experience, and resources.The information contained in this podcast & show notes is based on generally-available information and, although obtained from sources believed to be reliable, its accuracy and completeness cannot be assured, and such information may be incomplete or condensed.Investments in financial instruments or other products carry significant risk, including the possible total loss of the principal amount invested. This podcast, the host, and the guest do not purport to identify all the risks or material considerations that may be associated with entering into any transaction. This host & guest accepts no liability for any loss (whether direct, indirect, or consequential) that may arise from any use of the information contained in or derived from this content. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.securityanalysis.org/subscribe

Philoinvestor is an anonymous Twitter personality. He writes at the philoinvestor substack and writes about a wide variety of different topics. His work combines macroeconomic analysis with bottom-up work on individual stocks & businesses.Links* Philoinvestor Twitter feed: https://twitter.com/philoinvestor* Philoinvestor Substack: DisclaimerNothing on this podcast is investment advice.The information in this podcast is for information and discussion purposes only. It does not constitute a recommendation to purchase or sell any financial instruments or other products.  Investment decisions should not be made with this article and one should take into account the investment objectives or financial situation of any particular person or institution.Investors should obtain advice based on their own individual circumstances from their own tax, financial, legal, and other advisers about the risks and merits of any transaction before making an investment decision, and only make such decisions on the basis of the investor’s own objectives, experience, and resources.The information contained in this podcast & show notes is based on generally-available information and, although obtained from sources believed to be reliable, its accuracy and completeness cannot be assured, and such information may be incomplete or condensed.Investments in financial instruments or other products carry significant risk, including the possible total loss of the principal amount invested. This podcast, the host, and the guest do not purport to identify all the risks or material considerations that may be associated with entering into any transaction. This host & guest accepts no liability for any loss (whether direct, indirect, or consequential) that may arise from any use of the information contained in or derived from this content. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.securityanalysis.org/subscribe

Daniel Crosby is a psychologist with a PhD from Brigham Young. He is also an asset manager. He applies his knowledge of human psychology to markets and is a behavioral finance expert. He is the author of several behavioral finance books including the Behavioral Investor and the Laws of Wealth.Links:* The Behavioral Investor: https://www.amazon.com/Behavioral-Investor-Daniel-Crosby-ebook/dp/B07HH99WH8* The Laws of Wealth: https://www.amazon.com/Laws-Wealth-Psychology-investing-success-ebook/dp/B01E5KWK3A* Twitter feed: https://twitter.com/danielcrosbyDisclaimerNothing on this podcast is investment advice.The information in this podcast is for information and discussion purposes only. It does not constitute a recommendation to purchase or sell any financial instruments or other products.  Investment decisions should not be made with this article and one should take into account the investment objectives or financial situation of any particular person or institution.Investors should obtain advice based on their own individual circumstances from their own tax, financial, legal, and other advisers about the risks and merits of any transaction before making an investment decision, and only make such decisions on the basis of the investor’s own objectives, experience, and resources.The information contained in this podcast & show notes is based on generally-available information and, although obtained from sources believed to be reliable, its accuracy and completeness cannot be assured, and such information may be incomplete or condensed.Investments in financial instruments or other products carry significant risk, including the possible total loss of the principal amount invested. This podcast, the host, and the guest do not purport to identify all the risks or material considerations that may be associated with entering into any transaction. This host & guest accepts no liability for any loss (whether direct, indirect, or consequential) that may arise from any use of the information contained in or derived from this content. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.securityanalysis.org/subscribe

Explore the simplicity and benefits of the Permanent Portfolio strategy, a low-volatility approach comprising stocks, gold, treasuries, and cash. Learn about the evolution of the concept and navigating financial markets. Discover the importance of index funds, gold in portfolios, and optimal allocation with US treasuries. Dive into discussions on cryptocurrency risks, vulnerabilities, and investing insights.

Today’s episode is a Q&A podcast where I answer questions that I’ve gathered via Twitter and emails. If you have a question that you would like me to address, reach out to me at valuestockgeek@substack.comTopics covered:* Pros & Cons of Dividend Investing* The Ethics of Materialism* Accounting Books* My Favorite Podcasts* Accumulation vs. Retirement Portfolios* Value vs. Growth* My investment in Deere* Weird Portfolio & Avantis Funds* My worst investments* Avoiding value trapsLinks:* Ben Graham’s Interpretation of Financial Statements: https://www.amazon.com/Interpretation-Financial-Statements-Benjamin-Graham/dp/0887309135* Why Stocks Go Up and Down: https://www.amazon.com/Why-Stocks-Go-Up-Down-ebook/dp/B00GHTKT5O/* Hartford Funds study that dividends are 69% of total return for the market: https://www.hartfordfunds.com/dam/en/docs/pub/whitepapers/WP106.pdf* Investor’s podcast interview with Chris Bloomstran: * Business Brew interview with Arnold Van Den Berg: DisclaimerNothing on this podcast is investment advice.The information in this podcast is for information and discussion purposes only. It does not constitute a recommendation to purchase or sell any financial instruments or other products.  Investment decisions should not be made with this podcast and one should take into account the investment objectives or financial situation of any particular person or institution.Investors should obtain advice based on their own individual circumstances from their own tax, financial, legal, and other advisers about the risks and merits of any transaction before making an investment decision, and only make such decisions on the basis of the investor’s own objectives, experience, and resources.The information contained in this podcast & show notes is based on generally-available information and, although obtained from sources believed to be reliable, its accuracy and completeness cannot be assured, and such information may be incomplete or condensed.Investments in financial instruments or other products carry significant risk, including the possible total loss of the principal amount invested. This podcast, the host, and the guest do not purport to identify all the risks or material considerations that may be associated with entering into any transaction. This host & guest accepts no liability for any loss (whether direct, indirect, or consequential) that may arise from any use of the information contained in or derived from this content. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.securityanalysis.org/subscribe