Focused Compounding

Andrew Kuhn and Geoff Gannon
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Apr 9, 2024 β€’ 38min

Ep 442. Measuring and Judging a Company's Growth: What Matters and What Doesn't

Exploring growth in companies with insights from investors like Buffet and Munger. Scrutinizing factors like capital allocation and profitability at Costco. Analyzing company growth metrics and valuation concerns, including returns on equity and revenue growth. Delving into stock buybacks for companies with stagnant growth. Exploring constraints and factors influencing growth in the banking industry. Analyzing growth metrics at big companies like Apple, Meta, Google, and Netflix, and the relationship between asset growth and EPS growth at companies like Meta and Nvidia.
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Apr 5, 2024 β€’ 37min

Ep 441. Upcoming Spinoffs, A Case for CRMT's Cheapness, and Thoughts on Future Corp Tax Rates

πŸ” Want access to an event-driven monitor? Sign up here: https://www.insidearbitrage.com/speci... πŸ“° Interested in our free weekly newsletter? Subscribe now: https://t.co/I65UzM4uFB πŸ“š Explore our informative backlog: Click here: https://focusedcompounding.ck.page/po... πŸ“ˆ QuickFS: Visit here: https://quickfs.net/?via=focused 🐦 Twitter: @Focusedcompound βœ‰οΈ Email: info@focusedcompounding.com About Focused Compounding: We are an exclusive, members-only platform for buy-and-hold value investors. Delve into research write-ups penned by hedge fund manager, Geoff Gannon. Immerse yourself in insights and strategies, surrounded by a community of investors who stand by the teachings of legends like Buffett, Munger, and Fisher, rather than fleeting market trends. Important: Read our Disclaimer: https://focusedcompounding.com/discla...
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Apr 2, 2024 β€’ 40min

Ep 440. Surviving the Test of Time: Why Some Companies Fail and Others Live Forever

The podcast explores the secrets to longevity in business, effective questioning for analyzing companies, and the enduring success of companies like Standard Oil. It also delves into the factors influencing the success of oil companies, the economics of spirit vs. wine businesses, and the longevity of established brands like Coca-Cola and Disney.
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Mar 28, 2024 β€’ 28min

Ep 439. Bankruptcy Investing: How to Analyze and Profit from Distressed Companies

The hosts discuss Reddit's delayed IPO and lack of profitability. They delve into the potential value of investing in distressed companies post-bankruptcy, emphasizing the importance of careful analysis. The chapter explores different industries' capital allocation strategies and their impact on investment returns. Insights on evaluating enterprise value in bankruptcy and navigating investment opportunities in distressed companies are shared.
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Mar 26, 2024 β€’ 34min

Ep 438. Navigating Three Rate Cuts With Sticky Inflation in 2024

The podcast covers topics such as the Federal Reserve's rate cut speculation, inflation analysis, and the implications on real estate and energy sectors. It also delves into the perils of rapid growth in banking through acquisitions and explores portfolio adjustments amidst rising inflation. Additionally, it discusses stock valuations, investment opportunities, and the impact of quants on stock liquidity.
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Mar 12, 2024 β€’ 34min

Ep 437. Outsider CEOs: John Malone and TCI

The podcast discusses the strategic mindset of outsider CEO John Malone, exploring his deal-making and financial disciplines, strategic capital allocation, joint ventures, debt management, risk compartmentalization, acquisition framework, and technological innovation in the cable industry.
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Mar 7, 2024 β€’ 32min

Ep 436. S&P 500 YTD, The FTC's Move Against Kroger-Albertsons, Nvidia's Surge, and Year-End Predictions

πŸ” Want access to an event-driven monitor? Sign up here: https://www.insidearbitrage.com/speci... πŸ“° Interested in our free weekly newsletter? Subscribe now: https://t.co/I65UzM4uFB πŸ“š Explore our informative backlog: Click here: https://focusedcompounding.ck.page/po... πŸ“ˆ QuickFS: Visit here: https://quickfs.net/?via=focused 🐦 Twitter: @Focusedcompound βœ‰οΈ Email: info@focusedcompounding.com About Focused Compounding: We are an exclusive, members-only platform for buy-and-hold value investors. Delve into research write-ups penned by hedge fund manager, Geoff Gannon. Immerse yourself in insights and strategies, surrounded by a community of investors who stand by the teachings of legends like Buffett, Munger, and Fisher, rather than fleeting market trends. Important: Read our Disclaimer: https://focusedcompounding.com/discla...
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Mar 5, 2024 β€’ 32min

Ep 435. Warren Buffett's Letter to Berkshire Hathaway Shareholders

The podcast discusses Warren Buffett's transition from law to money management, his long-term investments in Japanese trading companies, predicting insurance business rates, potential scenarios if Berkshire Hathaway starts paying dividends, and analyzing predictions, leadership transition, and business reviews.
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Feb 28, 2024 β€’ 47min

Ep 434. Snap Judgments from Listeners and Analysis of AMR's Extraordinary Returns

πŸ” Want access to an event-driven monitor? Sign up here: https://www.insidearbitrage.com/speci... πŸ“° Interested in our free weekly newsletter? Subscribe now: https://t.co/I65UzM4uFB πŸ“š Explore our informative backlog: Click here: https://focusedcompounding.ck.page/po... πŸ“ˆ QuickFS: Visit here: https://quickfs.net/?via=focused 🐦 Twitter: @Focusedcompound βœ‰οΈ Email: info@focusedcompounding.com About Focused Compounding: We are an exclusive, members-only platform for buy-and-hold value investors. Delve into research write-ups penned by hedge fund manager, Geoff Gannon. Immerse yourself in insights and strategies, surrounded by a community of investors who stand by the teachings of legends like Buffett, Munger, and Fisher, rather than fleeting market trends. Important: Read our Disclaimer: https://focusedcompounding.com/discla...
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Feb 22, 2024 β€’ 30min

Ep 433. Les Schwab Pride in Performance: Keep It Going

πŸ” Want access to an event-driven monitor? Sign up here: https://www.insidearbitrage.com/speci... πŸ“° Interested in our free weekly newsletter? Subscribe now: https://t.co/I65UzM4uFB πŸ“š Explore our informative backlog: Click here: https://focusedcompounding.ck.page/po... πŸ“ˆ QuickFS: Visit here: https://quickfs.net/?via=focused 🐦 Twitter: @Focusedcompound βœ‰οΈ Email: info@focusedcompounding.com About Focused Compounding: We are an exclusive, members-only platform for buy-and-hold value investors. Delve into research write-ups penned by hedge fund manager, Geoff Gannon. Immerse yourself in insights and strategies, surrounded by a community of investors who stand by the teachings of legends like Buffett, Munger, and Fisher, rather than fleeting market trends. Important: Read our Disclaimer: https://focusedcompounding.com/discla...

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