
Chit Chat Stocks
Researching stocks, interviewing people about stocks, and learning from investing legends. For new listeners, expect episodes in your feed every Wednesday and Sunday. Hosted by Ryan Henderson and Brett Schafer.
Latest episodes

Mar 16, 2025 • 1h 2min
14 Growth Stocks In a 30% Drawdown; Delta's Dire Warning; Did Buffett Call The Top? (RELY, DAL, BRK)
The Investing Power Hour is live-streamed every Wednesday on the Chit Chat Stocks Podcast YouTube channel at 1:30 PM EST. This week we discussed:(03:41) Analyzing Short Reports and Company Trustworthiness(16:28) Concerns from the Short Report(21:14) Market Turmoil and Stock Performance(25:15) Recession Impacts on Holdings(34:25) Delta Airlines: Revenue Forecasts and Market Reactions(36:37) Impact of Government Changes on Financial Results(40:15) American Express: Valuation and Market Position(42:36) Spotlight on Perion Network: A Unique Investment Opportunity(47:45) Bubble Watch: Market Valuations and Investment Strategies(56:09) CoreWeave: AI Startup and IPO Speculations*****************************************************JOIN OUR NEWSLETTER AND CHAT COMMUNITY: https://chitchatstocks.substack.com/ *********************************************************************Sign-up for a bond account at Public.com/chitchatstocks A Bond Account is a self-directed brokerage account with Public Investing, member FINRA/SIPC. Deposits into this account are used to purchase 10 investment-grade and high-yield bonds. The 6.9% yield is the average annualized yield to maturity (YTM) across all ten bonds in the Bond Account, before fees, as of 8/28/2024. A bond’s yield is a function of its market price, which can fluctuate; therefore a bond’s YTM is “locked in” when the bond is purchased. Your yield at time of purchase may be different from the yield shown here. The “locked in” YTM is not guaranteed; you may receive less than the YTM of the bonds in the Bond Account if you sell any of the bonds before maturity, or if the issuer calls or defaults on the bond. Public Investing charges a markup on each bond trade. See our Fee Schedule. Bond Accounts are not recommendations of individual bonds or default allocations. The bonds in the Bond Account have not been selected based on your needs or risk profile. You should evaluate each bond before investing in a Bond Account. The bonds in your Bond Account will not be rebalanced and allocations will not be updated, except for Corporate Actions.Fractional Bonds also carry additional risks including that they are only available on Public and cannot be transferred to other brokerages. Read more about the risks associated with fixed income and fractional bonds. See Bond Account Disclosures to learn more.*********************************************************************FinChat.io is The Complete Stock Research Platform for fundamental investors.With its beautiful design and institutional-quality data, FinChat is incredibly powerful and easy to use.Use our LINK and get 15% off any premium plan: https://finchat.io/chitchat *********************************************************************Bluechippers Club is a tight-knit community of stock focused investors. Members share ideas, participate in weekly calls, and compete in portfolio competitions.To join, go to Blue Chippers and apply! Link: https://bluechippersclub.com/*********************************************************************Disclosure: Chit Chat Stocks hosts and guests are not financial advisors, and nothing they say on this show is formal advice or a recommendation.

Mar 12, 2025 • 1h 11min
We Force Ranked Our Personal Portfolios (CPNG, RELY, PM, OMAB, PAC + More!)
In this discussion, the hosts rank their personal stock portfolios, revealing their top buys, including big names like Amazon and Alphabet. They dive into challenges faced by companies such as Autodesk and Ally Financial, while highlighting exciting growth prospects in firms like Grupo Aeroportuario and Coupang. The analysis also touches on the potential of D.R. Horton in homebuilding and the resilient investment appeal of Philip Morris. With insights into Nintendo's upcoming console and market dynamics, the conversation is packed with fresh investment strategies.

Mar 9, 2025 • 1h 5min
Rocket Lab Review; Nu Holdings + CoreWeave Analysis; Alphabet Is Cheap Again? (RKLB, NU, GOOG)
The Investing Power Hour is live-streamed every Wednesday on the Chit Chat Stocks Podcast YouTube channel at 1:30 PM EST. This week we discussed:(03:16) Analyzing Google's Stock Performance(14:38) Waymo's Growth and Future Potential(20:29) CoreWeave's Impressive Growth and IPO Discussion(31:24) Navigating Market Dynamics and Investment Strategies(33:25) Target's Earnings and Consumer Confidence Challenges(37:10) Rocket Lab's Ambitious Journey in Space(45:50) Boston Omaha: A Controversial Investment Landscape(57:31) Nu Holdings: The Fintech Frontier in Latin America*****************************************************JOIN OUR NEWSLETTER AND CHAT COMMUNITY: https://chitchatstocks.substack.com/ *********************************************************************Sign-up for a bond account at Public.com/chitchatstocks A Bond Account is a self-directed brokerage account with Public Investing, member FINRA/SIPC. Deposits into this account are used to purchase 10 investment-grade and high-yield bonds. The 6.9% yield is the average annualized yield to maturity (YTM) across all ten bonds in the Bond Account, before fees, as of 8/28/2024. A bond’s yield is a function of its market price, which can fluctuate; therefore a bond’s YTM is “locked in” when the bond is purchased. Your yield at time of purchase may be different from the yield shown here. The “locked in” YTM is not guaranteed; you may receive less than the YTM of the bonds in the Bond Account if you sell any of the bonds before maturity, or if the issuer calls or defaults on the bond. Public Investing charges a markup on each bond trade. See our Fee Schedule. Bond Accounts are not recommendations of individual bonds or default allocations. The bonds in the Bond Account have not been selected based on your needs or risk profile. You should evaluate each bond before investing in a Bond Account. The bonds in your Bond Account will not be rebalanced and allocations will not be updated, except for Corporate Actions.Fractional Bonds also carry additional risks including that they are only available on Public and cannot be transferred to other brokerages. Read more about the risks associated with fixed income and fractional bonds. See Bond Account Disclosures to learn more.*********************************************************************FinChat.io is The Complete Stock Research Platform for fundamental investors.With its beautiful design and institutional-quality data, FinChat is incredibly powerful and easy to use.Use our LINK and get 15% off any premium plan: https://finchat.io/chitchat *********************************************************************Bluechippers Club is a tight-knit community of stock focused investors. Members share ideas, participate in weekly calls, and compete in portfolio competitions.To join, go to Blue Chippers and apply! Link: https://bluechippersclub.com/*********************************************************************Disclosure: Chit Chat Stocks hosts and guests are not financial advisors, and nothing they say on this show is formal advice or a recommendation.

Mar 8, 2025 • 1h 6min
INVESTING UNSCRIPTED: Back To Basics
Today, we bring you an episode from our friends at the Investing Unscripted Podcast. This episode is titled "Back to Basics." We hope you give it a listen. FOLLOW THE INVESTING UNSCRIPTED PODCAST WHEREVER YOU GET YOUR PODCASTSSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7mbqwY9bh2JeNAOi7rBDRoApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/investing-unscripted/id1638200302YouTube Page: https://www.youtube.com/@InvestingUnscripted------------------------------------------------------------Jason and Jeff discuss the importance of revisiting the fundamentals of investing as we enter the new year. They highlight why it's crucial to know your financial goals, understand what you own, and make informed decisions about buying and selling stocks.01:34 Back to Basics: Investing Fundamentals02:06 Listener Engagement and Feedback04:38 The Importance of Financial Goals08:05 Understanding Your Investments18:19 Goals vs. Incentives in Investing37:14 Personal Investing Journey and Mistakes40:43 Market Trends and Stock Performance44:06 Basics of Buying and Selling Stocks47:45 Challenges and Decisions in Stock Investing52:50 The Art of Selling StocksCompanies mentioned: AAPL, BOC, CRWD, MELI, NVDA, ZS*********************************To get 15% off any paid plan at finchat.io, visit https://finchat.io/unscripted*******************************Investing Unscripted is brought to you by Public.com* Visit https://public.com/investingunscripted*All investing involves the risk of loss, including loss of principal. Brokerage services for US-listed, registered securities, options and bonds in a self-directed account are offered by Public Investing, Inc., member FINRA & SIPC. Public Investing offers a High-Yield Cash Account where funds from this account are automatically deposited into partner banks where they earn interest and are eligible for FDIC insurance; Public Investing is not a bank. Cryptocurrency trading services are offered by Bakkt Crypto Solutions, LLC (NMLS ID 1890144), which is licensed to engage in virtual currency business activity by the NYSDFS. Cryptocurrency is highly speculative, involves a high degree of risk, and has the potential for loss of the entire amount of an investment. Cryptocurrency holdings are not protected by the FDIC or SIPC.A Bond Account is a self-directed brokerage account with Public Investing, member FINRA/SIPC. Deposits into this account are used to purchase 10 investment-grade and high-yield bonds. The 6%+ yield is the average, annualized yield to worst (YTW) across all ten bonds in the Bond Account, before fees, as of 12/13/2024. A bond’s yield is a function of its market price, which can fluctuate; therefore, a bond’s YTW is not “locked in” until the bond is purchased, and your yield at time of purchase may be different from the yield shown here. The “locked in” YTW is not guaranteed; you may receive less than the YTW of the bonds in the Bond Account if you sell any of the bonds before maturity or if the issuer defaults on the bond. Public Investing charges a markup on each bond trade. See our Fee Schedule (https://public.com/disclosures/fee-schedule).Bond Accounts are not recommendations of individual bonds or default allocations. The bonds in the Bond Account have not been selected based on your needs or risk profile. See Bond Account Disclosures (https://public.com/disclosures/bond-account) to learn more.Alpha is an AI research tool powered by GPT-4. Alpha is experimental and may generate inaccurate responses. Output from Alpha should not be construed as investment research or recommendations, and should not serve as the basis for any investment decision. Public makes no warranties about its accuracy, completeness, quality, or timeliness of any Alpha out. Please independently evaluate and verify any such output for your own use case.*Terms and Conditions apply.

Mar 5, 2025 • 1h 9min
Nelnet Stock: An Update On Our Baby Berkshire Investment (Ticker: NNI)
On this episode of Chit Chat Stocks, Brett and Ryan give a comprehensive update on Nelnet after reading its 2024 annual report and shareholder letter. We discuss:(03:31) Overview of Nelnet's Business Model(08:43) Financial Services Segment Analysis(24:01) Nelnet Business Services: A High-Quality Business(39:40) Investments and Future Prospects(40:10) Understanding Hudl's Market Position(48:27) Allo Communications: Growth and Challenges(56:04) Solar Energy Ventures: Risks and Opportunities(01:01:30) What is the stock worth today? *****************************************************JOIN OUR NEWSLETTER AND FREE CHAT COMMUNITY: https://chitchatstocks.substack.com/ *********************************************************************Sign-up for a bond account at Public.com/chitchatstocks A Bond Account is a self-directed brokerage account with Public Investing, member FINRA/SIPC. Deposits into this account are used to purchase 10 investment-grade and high-yield bonds. As of 9/26/24, the average, annualized yield to worst (YTW) across the Bond Account is greater than 6%. A bond’s yield is a function of its market price, which can fluctuate; therefore, a bond’s YTW is not “locked in” until the bond is purchased, and your yield at time of purchase may be different from the yield shown here. The “locked in” YTW is not guaranteed; you may receive less than the YTW of the bonds in the Bond Account if you sell any of the bonds before maturity or if the issuer defaults on the bond. Public Investing charges a markup on each bond trade. See our Fee Schedule. Bond Accounts are not recommendations of individual bonds or default allocations. The bonds in the Bond Account have not been selected based on your needs or risk profile. See https://public.com/disclosures/bond-account to learn more.*********************************************************************FinChat.io is The Complete Stock Research Platform for fundamental investors.With its beautiful design and institutional-quality data, FinChat is incredibly powerful and easy to use.Use our LINK and get 15% off any premium plan: finchat.io/chitchat *********************************************************************Bluechippers Club is a tight-knit community of stock focused investors. Members share ideas, participate in weekly calls, and compete in portfolio competitions.To join, go to Blue Chippers and apply! Link: https://bluechippersclub.com/*********************************************************************Disclosure: Chit Chat Stocks hosts and guests are not financial advisors, and nothing they say on this show is formal advice or a recommendation.

Mar 2, 2025 • 1h 4min
Celsius Buys Alani Nu; Coupang's Increasing Momentum; MicroStrategy Meltdown (CELH, CPNG, PTLO)
This week, the hosts dive into Celsius's $1.8 billion acquisition of Alani Nu, exploring its impact on the energy drink market. They analyze Coupang's impressive earnings and growth potential. The surprising valuation of Costco reveals its resilience among competitors, while the competitive landscape between Airbnb and Booking Holdings is scrutinized for growth insights. Restaurant chains face scrutiny, and the podcast critiques questionable mobile game advertising practices, all while providing flashes of humor and financial wisdom.

Feb 26, 2025 • 1h 14min
Mastering Microcap Investing With Whit Huguley of River Oaks Capital
Dive into the fascinating world of microcap investing with insights on due diligence and capital allocation. Learn about the significance of management teams and the margin of safety in navigating volatile markets. Hear a compelling case study on Innovative Food Holdings showcasing dynamic relationships in food distribution. Discover the transformative strategies that lead to successful investments and the intricate process of suggestive investing. This discussion is packed with valuable tips for investors keen on extracting potential from overlooked market segments.

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Feb 23, 2025 • 1h 4min
Buffett's Beer Investment; Airbnb's Blockbuster Earnings; 13F Buys and Sells (ABNB, STZ + More!)
Dive into the intriguing world of investments as the discussion covers the latest moves by Super Investors and the fear-versus-greed dynamics in the market. Explore why spirits companies are losing luster among investors and what’s cooking with SiriusXM's challenges. Unpack Airbnb’s localized strategy and its future amidst evolving consumer trends. Plus, navigate the controversial realm of meme coins and their implications on economies and investor trust. Finally, analyze Peloton’s tumultuous journey in the investment landscape.

Feb 19, 2025 • 60min
Why Ryan Bought One of The Best-Performing Software Stocks of All-Time (Ticker: ADBE)
Ryan shares his insights on Adobe, dissecting its impressive stock performance and cloud-based business model. The discussion highlights the impact of AI on the company's competitive edge, as well as challenges posed by platforms like Canva and Figma. Key topics include pricing power, customer retention strategies, and the risks associated with switching software. The hosts also explore Adobe's financial metrics and future growth potential, emphasizing the importance of cautious investing in a dynamic tech landscape.

Feb 16, 2025 • 1h 4min
Can We Talk About AI Capex? Ryan Is Buying Google Stock; Philip Morris Hits New Highs (GOOG, PM)
Delve into the world of AI capital expenditures and the strategic moves by tech giants. Discover the insights on Google's impressive cloud growth and the recent stock purchase by Match Group's CEO. Hear about Philip Morris' strong earnings and its promising future in the smoke-free sector. Explore Crocs' transformation into a small-cap giant and Netflix's intriguing venture into podcasting. The conversation also touches on the challenges facing brands like Meta and the volatility in semiconductor profits.