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Sep 19, 2022 • 57min

#31 Gautam Baid: The Joys of Compounding

Gautam Baid is the Managing Partner and Fund Manager at Stellar Wealth Partners and author of The Joys of Compounding. He has previously worked as a portfolio manager at Summit Global Investments and as a senior analyst at Citigroup and Deutsche Bank. During our wide-ranging conversation, we discuss Gautam’s investment philosophy, common misconceptions among investors, and typical traits of a high-quality business. We welcome all suggestions of interesting authors, books, investors, and voracious readers. For more info about the podcast, go to the episode page and follow us on Twitter. This episode was recorded on August 5, 2022.—————————————Episode Chapters(00:00) Intro by Eddie & Niklas(04:31) Why and how The Joys of Compounding came about(07:08) When compounding works against you(09:02) Why value investing has endured for so long(10:11) The importance of financial independence (12:18) Gautam's investment philosophy(20:22) Traits of a high-quality business(22:36) Common misconceptions among investors (24:31) How to behave in bear markets(26:55) Thoughts on portfolio allocation(28:42) Advice for aspiring fund managers (33:01) The fee structure in Gautam’s fund (36:43) Why invest in India?(44:21) How to evaluate corporate governance (47:53) Investing in developing versus emerging countries(49:19) The two themes of Stellar Wealth Partners(52:15) Gautam's reading habits and book recommendations—————————————Books MentionedThe Joys of Compounding - Gautam BaidA Random Walk Down Wall Street - Burton MalkielInvesting for Growth - Terry SmithMastering the Market Cycle - Howard MarksYou Can Be a Stock Market Genius - Joel GreenblattMore Than You Know - Michael Mauboussin Seeking Wisdom - Peter BevelinAll I Want to Know is where I'm Going to Die So I'll Never Go There - Peter BevelinCommon Stocks and Uncommon Profits - Philip Fisher—————————————More on Gautam BaidThe Joys of Compounding: https://www.thejoysofcompounding.com/Stellar Wealth India: https://stellarwealthindia.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gautam-baid-cfa-b40b7110/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Gautam__Baid—————————————About the podcastIntro episode: https://www.redeye.se/podcast/investing-by-the-books/817383/0-intro-to-investing-by-the-books—————————————What is Investing by the Books?Investing by the Books was founded by Henrik Andersson, Bo Börtemark, Mats Larsson and Michael Persson. It has published hundreds of book reviews in the past 10 years and operates on a non-profit basis. Visit the website: http://www.investingbythebooks.com/Follow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Investbythebook—————————————What is Redeye?Redeye is a research-centered boutique investment bank from Stockholm. Founded in 1999, Redeye cultivates investors through timeless knowledge, a humble attitude, and a strong focus on quality. Visit the website: https://www.redeye.se/Follow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Redeye_—————————————DisclaimerNotice that the content in this podcast is not, and shall not be construed as investment advice. This information is meant to be informative and for general purposes only. For full disclaimer, visit Redeye.se
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Sep 5, 2022 • 1h 7min

#30 William Thorndike: The Outsiders

Will Thorndike is the co-founder of Housatonic Partners and host of the 50X podcast. In this episode, we discuss Will’s masterpiece “The Outsiders” and the lessons he brings from writing it. The book covers eight CEOs who excelled at capital allocation and describes the strategies underlying their success. "The Outsiders" was published ten years ago, and recommended by Warren Buffett in his 2012 annual shareholder letter.We welcome all suggestions of interesting authors, books, investors, and voracious readers. For more info about the podcast, go to the episode page and follow us on Twitter. This episode was recorded on August 17, 2022.—————————————Episode Chapters (00:00) Intro by Eddie & Niklas(03:16) How Will’s passion for investing started(08:13) Common traits of the outsiders(19:49) Holding on to high-quality companies(26:06) The importance of corporate culture(34:49) When M&A becomes value-destroying(38:53) How to think about share issues(41:41) How to find outsider CEOs(50:19) The outsiders of tomorrow(56:03) Thoughts on valuation(1:02:39) Book recommendations—————————————Books Mentioned Money Masters of Our Time - John Train Sam Walton: Made in America - Sam WaltonShoe Dog - Phil Knight Fortune’s Formula - William Poundstone Buffett: The Making of an American Capitalist - Roger Lowenstein The Snowball - Alice SchroederYou Can Be a Stock Market Genius - Joel GreenblattThe Warren Buffett Portfolio - Robert HagstromElusive - Frank Close —————————————Companies MentionedCapital Cities BroadcastingTeledyneGeneral Dynamics TCI The Washington PostRalston Purina General CinemaBerkshire HathawayDanaherProsus Arch Reinsurance RCI Hospitality Constellation Software Brookfield Asset ManagementLifco—————————————More on Will Thorndike 50X Podcast - Will's podcast where he discusses and dissects extraordinary investments—————————————About the PodcastIntro episode: https://www.redeye.se/podcast/investing-by-the-books/817383/0-intro-to-investing-by-the-books—————————————What is Investing by the Books?Investing by the Books was founded by Henrik Andersson, Bo Börtemark, Mats Larsson and Michael Persson. It has published hundreds of book reviews in the past 10 years and operates on a non-profit basis. Visit the website: http://www.investingbythebooks.com/Follow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Investbythebook—————————————What is Redeye?Redeye is a research-centered boutique investment bank from Stockholm. Founded in 1999, Redeye cultivates investors through timeless knowledge, a humble attitude, and a strong focus on quality. Visit the website: https://www.redeye.se/Follow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Redeye_—————————————DisclaimerNotice that the content in this podcast is not, and shall not be construed as investment advice. This information is meant to be informative and for general purposes only. For full disclaimer, visit Redeye.se
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Aug 22, 2022 • 1h 15min

#29 Mark Mahaney: Nothing But Net

Mark Mahaney calls himself “Wall Street’s oldest and longest-lasting technology analyst”. We learn about Mark's lessons for successful tech investing, his passion for the analyst job, and the quality of the big tech companies of today, including Meta and Spotify.We welcome all suggestions of interesting authors, books, investors, and voracious readers. For more info about the podcast, go to the episode page and follow us on Twitter. This episode was recorded on August 11, 2022.—————————————Episode Chapters(00:00) Intro by Eddie & Niklas(02:02) Mark’s story(06:58) Writing Nothing But Net(09:29) Dislocated High-Quality Stocks (DHQs)(14:15) The value of premium growth(23:47) Winning management traits(28:00) Employees as an advantage(31:20) Losing networks effects (34:17) Companies with optionalities(36:41) Duration of tech businesses(38:26) TikTok and engagement data(41:22) The three roles of an equity analyst(45:46) The investor perspective(50;28) Sleuthing and customer surveys(59:38) Spotify & Meta = DHQs?(1:07:31) Company specific vs Macro issues(1:10:02) Top books—————————————Books MentionedNothing But Net - Mark MahaneyOne Up on Wall Street - Peter LynchThe Smartest Guys in the Room - Bethany McLeanNo Rules Rules - Reed Hastings & Erin MeyerThe Sleuth Investor - Avner MandelmanThe Black Swan - Nassim Nicholas TalebFreakonomics - Steven Levitt & Stephen J. Dubner—————————————Companies Mentioned (in order of first appearance)Groupon NetflixAmazonUberAppleWarby ParkerAirbnbEnron SpotifyGoogleeBayGrubhubMetaYahoo!AOLTikTokDoorDashStitch FixBlue ApronSnap1stDibsZulilyWixShopifyLyft—————————————More on Mark MahaneyTwitter: https://twitter.com/markmahaneyWebsite: https://www.marksfmahaney.com/book—————————————About the podcastIntro episode: https://www.redeye.se/podcast/investing-by-the-books/817383/0-intro-to-investing-by-the-books—————————————What is Investing by the Books?Investing by the Books was founded by Henrik Andersson, Bo Börtemark, Mats Larsson and Michael Persson. It has published hundreds of book reviews in the past 10 years and operates on a non-profit basis. Visit the website: http://www.investingbythebooks.com/Follow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Investbythebook—————————————What is Redeye?Redeye is a research-centered boutique investment bank from Stockholm. Founded in 1999, Redeye cultivates investors through timeless knowledge, a humble attitude, and a strong focus on quality. Visit the website: https://www.redeye.se/Follow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Redeye_—————————————DisclaimerNotice that the content in this podcast is not, and shall not be construed as investment advice. This information is meant to be informative and for general purposes only. For full disclaimer, visit Redeye.se
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Aug 8, 2022 • 47min

#28 Magnus Angenfelt: The World's 99 Greatest Investors

Magnus Angenfelt is a seasoned hedge fund manager and author of 'The World's 99 Greatest Investors'. Among many things, we discuss what we can learn from the best, the ideal conditions for an active investor, and how Magnus operates as a portfolio manager. We welcome all suggestions of interesting authors, books, investors, and voracious readers. For more info about the podcast, go to the episode page and follow us on Twitter. This episode was recorded on June 17, 2022.—————————————Episode Chapters(00:00) Intro by Eddie & Niklas(03:05) Background of Magnus Angenfelt(05:13) Creating the ultimate investment book(09:43) Selecting the 99 greatest investors(13:39) Three extraordinarily influential investors(15:47) Common denominators among the GOATs(21:37) Top 5 greatest investors of all time(23:28) Improving conditions for active investors(27:21) Magnus’ investment philosophy(30:57) Hedge fund experiences from 2000-2022(34:57) The emotional aspect of investing(37:22) What defines a good sell-side analyst?(39:51) Book inspiration and final remarks—————————————Books MentionedThe World's 99 Greatest Investors - Magnus AngenfeltThinking Fast and Slow - Daniel KahnemanOne Up on Wall Street - Peter LynchJohn Neff on Investing - John Neff—————————————More on Magnus AngenfeltAbout Chelonia Market Neutral: http://www.archipelago-investments.com/chelonia-market-neutral/The fund on Nordnet (Nordic broker): https://www.nordnet.se/marknaden/fondlistor/16973107-chelonia-market-neutral—————————————About the podcastIntro episode: https://www.redeye.se/podcast/investing-by-the-books/817383/0-intro-to-investing-by-the-books—————————————What is Investing by the Books?Investing by the Books was founded by Henrik Andersson, Bo Börtemark, Mats Larsson and Michael Persson. It has published hundreds of book reviews in the past 10 years and operates on a non-profit basis. Visit the website: http://www.investingbythebooks.com/Follow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Investbythebook—————————————What is Redeye?Redeye is a research-centered boutique investment bank from Stockholm. Founded in 1999, Redeye cultivates investors through timeless knowledge, a humble attitude, and a strong focus on quality. Visit the website: https://www.redeye.se/Follow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Redeye_—————————————DisclaimerNotice that the content in this podcast is not, and shall not be construed as investment advice. This information is meant to be informative and for general purposes only. For full disclaimer, visit Redeye.se
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Jul 25, 2022 • 56min

#27 Andrew Wagner: The Economics of Online Gaming

Andrew Wagner is the CIO of Wagner Road Capital Management and the author of "The Economics of Online Gaming". In our conversation, Andrew tells the fascinating story behind the book and we discuss the surprisingly many ways that gaming can make us advance in economics, business, and investing.A special thanks to Adam J. Mead for connecting us with Andrew Wagner. We welcome all suggestions of interesting authors, books, investors, and voracious readers. For more info about the podcast, go to the episode page and follow us on Twitter. This episode was recorded on June 15, 2022.—————————————Episode Chapters(00:00) Intro by Eddie & Niklas(02:24) Background of Andrew Wagner(07:58) How the book came to be(11:16) The story of the book(16:48) Gaming experience on the CV(18:33) Monopoly breakdown and culture(22:57) Boycott - an investment opportunity?(28:04) Competitive advantages(33:57) The Principle-Agent Problem(36:58) Wagner Road Capital Management(42:04) Different stages of life in a business(43:36) Four categories of biases (49:01) Book inspiration—————————————Books MentionedThe Economics of Online Gaming - Andrew WagnerThe Warren Buffett Way - Robert HagstromThe Warren Buffett Portfolio - Robert HagstromThinking Fast and Slow - Daniel Kahneman Influence - Robert CialdiniThe Age of Propaganda - Anthony Pratkanis & Elliot Aronson—————————————More on Andrew WagnerLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/atwagnerWagner Road Capital Management: https://www.wagnerroadcm.com/The Economics of Online Gaming on Business Expert Press: https://www.businessexpertpress.com/books/the-economics-of-online-gaming-a-players-introduction-to-economic-thinking/The Economics of Online Gaming on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B084Z77PSW/—————————————About the podcastIntro episode: https://www.redeye.se/podcast/investing-by-the-books/817383/0-intro-to-investing-by-the-books—————————————What is Investing by the Books?Investing by the Books was founded by Henrik Andersson, Bo Börtemark, Mats Larsson and Michael Persson. It has published hundreds of book reviews in the past 10 years and operates on a non-profit basis. Visit the website: http://www.investingbythebooks.com/Follow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Investbythebook—————————————What is Redeye?Redeye is a research-centered boutique investment bank from Stockholm. Founded in 1999, Redeye cultivates investors through timeless knowledge, a humble attitude, and a strong focus on quality. Visit the website: https://www.redeye.se/Follow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Redeye_—————————————DisclaimerNotice that the content in this podcast is not, and shall not be construed as investment advice. This information is meant to be informative and for general purposes only. For full disclaimer, visit Redeye.se
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Jul 11, 2022 • 1h 3min

#26 One Year - Any Wiser?

In this special episode, we reflect on our lessons from the first year of the podcast. We discuss investment style, how to filter information, and the most dangerous behavioral aspects for investors. Clips from some of our previous guests are included.We welcome all suggestions of interesting authors, books, investors, and voracious readers. For more info about the podcast, go to the episode page and follow us on Twitter. This episode was recorded on June 17, 2022.—————————————Episode Chapters(00:00) General reflections from the first 25 episodes(10:12) Re-reading books and alternative histories(14:26) Investment style, gumbo, and bear markets(27:49) Different ways to gain an edge(32:52) The businessman made the business (38:44) Focus and information filtering (49:49) Lessons from psychology(55:08) Advice on how to read—————————————Books MentionedDear Chairman - Jeff GrammBusiness Adventures - John BrooksThe Model - Richard LawrenceJohn Neff on Investing - John NeffInvesting: The Last Liberal Art - Robert HagstromThe Intelligent Investor - Benjamin GrahamWhy Moats Matter - Heather BrilliantPoor Charlie’s Almanack - Peter KaufmanThe Sleuth Investor - Avner MandelmanThe Man Who Solved the Market - Gregory ZuckermanThe Smartest Guys in the Room - Bethany McLeanQuality First Investing - Björn FahlénDedicated - Pete DavisGetting There - Gillian Zoe SegalAn Investment Thinking Toolbox - Daniel ZhangHow to Read a Book - Mortimer Adler—————————————About the podcastIntro episode: https://www.redeye.se/podcast/investing-by-the-books/817383/0-intro-to-investing-by-the-books—————————————What is Investing by the Books?Investing by the Books was founded by Henrik Andersson, Bo Börtemark, Mats Larsson and Michael Persson. It has published hundreds of book reviews in the past 10 years and operates on a non-profit basis. Visit the website: http://www.investingbythebooks.com/Follow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Investbythebook—————————————What is Redeye?Redeye is a research-centered boutique investment bank from Stockholm. Founded in 1999, Redeye cultivates investors through timeless knowledge, a humble attitude, and a strong focus on quality. Visit the website: https://www.redeye.se/Follow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Redeye_—————————————DisclaimerNotice that the content in this podcast is not, and shall not be construed as investment advice. This information is meant to be informative and for general purposes only. For full disclaimer, visit Redeye.se
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Jun 27, 2022 • 1h 14min

#25 Richard Lawrence: The Model

Richard Lawrence is the founder of Overlook Investments and one of the best investors in Asian equities over the last three decades. Richard founded Overlook Investments in Hong Kong in 1991 and the fund has since then beat the market by 6.5 percentage points per year. At the time of recording, June 10th, 2022, Overlook held more than USD 6 billion in assets.—————————————We discuss Richard's book "The Model", with his best lessons from bear markets, Overlook's successful investment philosophy, his thoughts on investing in China, and the art of selling. A must-listen for every fund manager and private investor aiming to outperform the market over the longer term.—————————————A special thanks to our friends at Next Gen Investors Endowment and Daniel Phua at Foord Asset Management for connecting us with Richard Lawrence. —————————————We welcome all suggestions of interesting authors, books, investors, and voracious readers. For more info about the podcast, go to the episode page and follow us on Twitter.—————————————Episode Chapters(00:00) Intro by Eddie & Niklas(03:19) Life journey of Richard Lawrence(09:48) Bear market lessons and personality traits(20:51) Philosophy and inspiration of Overlook Investments(36:42) Investing in China from 1985 to 2022(48:18) The success of TSMC(51:39) The art of selling(55:33) Legal cap on subscriptions(1:01:51) The outlook of Overlook Investments(1:03:35) Overlook Hall of Fame(1:05:48) Book inspiration—————————————Books/Periodicals MentionedThe Model - Richard LawrencePioneering Portfolio Management - David SwensenThe Buffett Partnership LettersThe New Money Masters - John TrainThe Outstanding Investor DigestOne Up On Wall Street - Peter LynchThe Investor's Anthology - Charles EllisClassics II: Another Investor's Anthology - Charles EllisMargin of Safety - Seth KlarmanThe Investor’s Equation - William Bowen and Frank GanucheauThe Mind of Wall Street - Leon Levy—————————————More on Richard LawrenceThe Model: https://themodel.com/Email: rlawrence@themodel.comOverlook Investments: https://overlookinv.com/—————————————About the podcastIntro episode: https://www.redeye.se/podcast/investing-by-the-books/817383/0-intro-to-investing-by-the-books—————————————What is Investing by the Books?Investing by the Books was founded by Henrik Andersson, Bo Börtemark, Mats Larsson and Michael Persson. It has published hundreds of book reviews in the past 10 years and operates on a non-profit basis. Visit the website: http://www.investingbythebooks.com/Follow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Investbythebook—————————————What is Redeye?Redeye is a research-centered boutique investment bank from Stockholm. Founded in 1999, Redeye cultivates investors through timeless knowledge, a humble attitude, and a strong focus on quality. Visit the website: https://www.redeye.se/Follow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Redeye_—————————————DisclaimerNotice that the content in this podcast is not, and shall not be construed as investment advice. This information is meant to be informative and for general purposes only. For full disclaimer, visit Redeye.se
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Jun 13, 2022 • 52min

#24 Gillian Zoe Segal: Getting There

Gillian Zoe Segal is the author of 'Getting There: A Book of Mentors'. In the book, Gillian has interviewed and photographed 30 superstars, including Warren Buffett and Michael Bloomberg. We talk about her special relation to Berkshire Hathaway, seven common traits among successful people, qualities to look for in a mentor, and much more.The episode was recorded on May 24, 2022. For more info about the podcast, go to the episode page. Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/IB_Redeye—————————————Episode Chapters(00:00) Intro to Gillian and Getting There(03:41) Gillian's special relation to Berkshire Hathaway(06:47) Choosing people to interview and the book title(09:50) Seven common factors of successful people(15:02) Jim Koch's lessons from mountaineering(18:15) The third door and dealing with rejection(24:17) Why success can turn into failure(27:30) Play to your strengths, but be ready to sacrifice something(32:22) Gillian's fav advice(34:07) The right attitude, for the right people(36:01) Mentors, role models, and heroes(40:10) Becoming a mentor(41:48) Qualities to look for in a mentor(43:47) Risks of having mentors(46:52) Learning about yourself(48:26) The worst advice(49:17) Book recommendations—————————————Books MentionedGetting There - Gillian Zoe SegalNew York Characters - Gillian Zoe SegalThe Third Door - Alex BanayanBad Blood - John CarreyrouA Search in Secret India - Paul BruntonThe Education of a Value Investor - Guy SpierRicher, Wiser, Happier - Influence - Robert CialdiniPre-Suasion - Robert Cialdini—————————————Episodes MentionedPatrik Wahlén - Episode 14: Investing by the Books podcastShree Viswanathan - Episode 20: Investing by the Books podcastBryan Lawrence - Episode 440: The Investor's Podcast—————————————More on Gillian Zoe SegalLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gillian-zoe-segal-64041021/—————————————About the podcastIntro episode: https://www.redeye.se/podcast/investing-by-the-books/817383/0-intro-to-investing-by-the-books—————————————What is Investing by the Books?Investing by the Books was founded by Henrik Andersson, Bo Börtemark, Mats Larsson and Michael Persson. It has published hundreds of book reviews in the past 10 years and operates on a non-profit basis. Visit the website: http://www.investingbythebooks.com/Follow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Investbythebook—————————————What is Redeye?Redeye is a research-centered boutique investment bank from Stockholm. Founded in 1999, Redeye cultivates investors through timeless knowledge, a humble attitude, and a strong focus on quality. Visit the website: https://www.redeye.se/Follow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Redeye_—————————————DisclaimerNotice that the content in this podcast is not, and shall not be construed as investment advice. This information is meant to be informative and for general purposes only. For full disclaimer, visit Redeye.se
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May 30, 2022 • 1h 17min

#23 Rajeev Agrawal on Poor Charlie's Almanack

Rajeev Agrawal is the Fund Manager & Managing Partner at DoorDashi India Fund. For this episode, Rajeev has picked one of our favorite books - Poor Charlie’s Almanack - with wisdom from Charlie Munger, compiled by Peter Kaufman. Our conversation is an educational and inspiring discussion of how the ideas can be applied practically in our strive to become first-class investors.The episode was recorded on May 23, 2022. For more info about the podcast, go to the episode page. Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/IB_Redeye—————————————Episode Chapters(00:00) Intro to Rajeev Agrawal(03:15) About the bible(05:33) Intro to Peter Kaufman(07:00) Applying Poor Charlie’s Almanack(15:01) Chapter 1: A Portrait of Charles T. Munger(24:08) Chapter 2: The Munger Approach to Life, Learning and Decision Making(43:08) Chapter 3: Mungerism: Charlie Unscripted(49:26) Chapter 4, Speech 11: The Psychology of Human Misjudgment(1:06:19) Investing in India(1:12:04) Book recommendations—————————————Books MentionedPoor Charlie's Almanack - Peter KaufmanThe Education of a Value Investor - Guy SpierBerkshire Hathaway Letters to ShareholdersThe Most Important Thing - Howard MarksThere's Always Something to Do - Christopher Risso-GillThe Intelligent Investor - Benjamin GrahamThink and Grow Rich - Napoleon HillThinking Fast and Slow - Daniel KahnemanInfluence - Robert CialdiniFooled by Randomness - Nassim Taleb—————————————More on Rajeev AgrawalDoorDarshi: https://www.doordarshiadvisors.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rajeevagrawal/Twitter: https://twitter.com/rajeev_agr—————————————About the podcastIntro episode: https://www.redeye.se/podcast/investing-by-the-books/817383/0-intro-to-investing-by-the-books—————————————What is Investing by the Books?Investing by the Books was founded by Henrik Andersson, Bo Börtemark, Mats Larsson and Michael Persson. It has published hundreds of book reviews in the past 10 years and operates on a non-profit basis. Visit the website: http://www.investingbythebooks.com/Follow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Investbythebook—————————————What is Redeye?Redeye is a research-centered boutique investment bank from Stockholm. Founded in 1999, Redeye cultivates investors through timeless knowledge, a humble attitude, and a strong focus on quality. Visit the website: https://www.redeye.se/Follow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Redeye_—————————————DisclaimerNotice that the content in this podcast is not, and shall not be construed as investment advice. This information is meant to be informative and for general purposes only. For full disclaimer, visit Redeye.se
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May 16, 2022 • 1h 38min

#22 Avner Mandelman: The Sleuth Investor

Avner Mandelman is a former rocket scientist and hedge fund manager ​that has written several books and served in the Israeli Air Force. In a rare interview, we discuss his unconventional and intriguing strategy of stock sleuthing - collecting physical evidence to become a superior investor.A special thanks to our listener @InwestMannen who inspired us to connect with Avner. We welcome all suggestions of interesting authors, books, investors, and voracious readers @IB_Redeye. The episode was recorded on March 7, 2022. For more info about the podcast, go to the episode page.—————————————Episode Chapters(00:00) Intro by Eddie & Niklas(04:42) Get to know Avner Mandelman(08:18) Sleuthing vs. Scuttlebutt(12:03) Sleuthing anecdotes(18:03) Applying sleuth investing(22:40) Traits of successful sleuths(28:25) Sleuthing digital companies(34:50) Stock ideas, analysis, and the Turing test(41:49) The right leader for the right business(52:38) Sleuthing tools: beer, phone, and a star map(1:06:47) Sleuthing challenges, behavior, and market outlook(1:16:07) Improving your judgment(1:28:53) Book inspiration(1:32:39) The Advanced Sleuth Investor—————————————Books MentionedThe Sleuth Investor - Avner MandelmanThe Snowball - Alice SchroederTaming the Lion: 100 Secret Strategies for Investing - Richard FarleighEssentials of Myers-Briggs Type Indicator Assessment - Naomi L. QuenkPlutarch’s Parallel Lives - PlutarchThe Pursuit of Victory: The Life and Achievement of Horatio Nelson - Roger KnightWho: The A Method for Hiring - Geoff Smart and Randy Street (about how to hire the best CEO for a company - recommended by Avner off-record)—————————————More on Avner MandelmanAmazon: https://www.amazon.com/Avner-Mandelman/e/B001IQZKWS%3FTwitter: https://twitter.com/avnermandelmanYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYqoVE89bEiKmybAlnLEq4wWikipedia:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Avner_Mandelman—————————————About the podcastIntro episode: https://www.redeye.se/podcast/investing-by-the-books/817383/0-intro-to-investing-by-the-booksTwitter: https://twitter.com/IB_Redeye—————————————What is Investing by the Books?Investing by the Books was founded by Henrik Andersson, Bo Börtemark, Mats Larsson and Michael Persson. It has published hundreds of book reviews in the past 10 years and operates on a non-profit basis. Visit the website: http://www.investingbythebooks.com/Follow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Investbythebook—————————————What is Redeye?Redeye is a research-centered boutique investment bank from Stockholm. Founded in 1999, Redeye cultivates investors through timeless knowledge, a humble attitude, and a strong focus on quality. Visit the website: https://www.redeye.se/Follow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Redeye_—————————————DisclaimerNotice that the content in this podcast is not, and shall not be construed as investment advice. This information is meant to be informative and for general purposes only. For full disclaimer, visit Redeye.se

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