Focused Compounding

Andrew Kuhn and Geoff Gannon
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24 snips
Oct 25, 2023 • 29min

Ep 412. The Many Different Ways to Guess a Business’s Future Revenue

The podcast discusses the importance of estimating future revenue for a company and explores different methods and factors to consider. It analyzes Carvana's financial challenges and growth ambitions. Factors such as understanding customer decision making, recurring revenue, and thinking on a longer-term basis are also discussed.
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Oct 23, 2023 • 38min

Ep 411. Understanding Your Opportunity Cost in an Inflationary Environment

The podcast discusses understanding opportunity cost in an inflationary environment, the correlation between interest rates and S&P 500 valuation, increasing productivity from trade to AI, analyzing opportunity cost in an inflationary environment, and the valuation of the S&P 500 and real rates.
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Oct 18, 2023 • 35min

Ep 410. Analyzing Past Peaks: The Dynamics of Compounders & Cyclicals

Examining past peaks to evaluate present potential; Decline in gross profit and market share challenges; Six Flags' strategy and goals; Dynamics of natural gas companies; Analyzing financials and capital reallocation
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Oct 16, 2023 • 29min

Ep 409. Corporate Governance and The Power of Ownership

The podcast discusses the topics of board composition, private equity control, ownership concentration, stewardship, alignment in management, and the importance of board control and accountability in corporate governance.
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Oct 11, 2023 • 1h 13min

Ep 408. Where Do You Draw the Line Between Money Mind and Style?

Exploring the concept of 'money mind' versus personal investing style. Uncovering market inefficiencies and the strategies used by traders. Contrarian investing and sticking to a value investing philosophy. Distinguishing between known and unknown information in trading. Buffett's attraction to high yield investments and KKR's mistakes with cash flow analysis. The distinction between traders and investors. A calculated investment opportunity.
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Sep 27, 2023 • 1h 3min

Ep 407. Two-Minute Drill on Stocks and Recalling the Bank Failures Earlier in the Year

The hosts discuss their version of a two-minute drill for recommending stocks. They evaluate two potential stocks, ATZ and GIFI. The importance of analyzing a company's business description and historical performance is emphasized. Dollar General's convenience and labor issues are explored. Two companies are analyzed: a potential stock to watch and Ally Financial's ownership by Berkshire. The impact of interest rate hikes on car loans and government debt is discussed. The potential consequences of reduced housing activity are explored.
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Sep 25, 2023 • 46min

Ep 406. Searching for Value: Long-Term Net Net Returns & Two Actionable Ideas

The podcast discusses net nets and highlights two actionable ones: Jewett Cameron and Jerish Holdings. They explore purchasing companies under book value and the decrease in net nets. The strategy of buying net nets is analyzed, comparing Warren Buffett and Ben Graham's approaches. They discuss the titles, subsidiaries, and liquidity of a pet product manufacturer. Strategies for buying and selling stocks are compared. The declining profitability of a company is examined, emphasizing the risks of low returns on capital.
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Sep 20, 2023 • 48min

Ep 405. Merger Arbitrage: Spirit Airlines vs. Albertsons

Potential merger arbitrage situation between Spirit Airlines and Albertsons, analyzing benefits and obstacles of owning these companies. Exploring the probabilistic Kelly Criterion in investing and shorting the market. Comparison of Spirit Airlines and Albertsons, discussing cheap valuations and downside risks. Delving into the concept of merger arbitrage and evaluating asset quality. Exploring KKR's history and their profitable yet reputation-damaging supermarket deal.
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Sep 18, 2023 • 43min

Ep 404. The Number One Trait of Top Investors: A Money Mindset

The podcast explores the concept of the 'money mind' in investing, comparing Warren Buffett and Charlie Munger's mindset. The hosts share personal experiences with money mindset and the importance of learning from mistakes. They also discuss the tension between investor statements and actions in investment decisions.
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Sep 13, 2023 • 50min

Ep 403. Investing the Peter Lynch Way

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