Focused Compounding

Andrew Kuhn and Geoff Gannon
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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

InsideArbitrage: https://t.co/XjSwNNG8bK QuickFS Link: https://quickfs.net/?via=focused Podcast Questions: Focusedcompounding@gmail.com Twitter: @Focusedcompound Investment Inquiries: Andrew@focusedcompounding.com Please read our Disclaimer: https://focusedcompounding.com/disclaimer/
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Sep 11, 2023 • 35min

Ep 402. Uncovering Warren Buffett’s Investments in Japan

This podcast discusses Warren Buffett's investments in Japanese trading companies, highlighting his long-term strategy and increased stakes in five firms. It explores the cultural differences in Asian markets and Japanese companies' approach to reports and guidance. The speakers delve into the historical approach of sourcing natural resources and the current focus on diversification in Japanese trading companies. Additionally, they discuss the potential of investing in Japan for a 10 percent return, comparing yields and return on equity to the United States. The podcast also explores the differences in ownership and compensation between Japanese and US companies.
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Sep 6, 2023 • 42min

Ep 401. Macro for Value Investors: What Alice Schroeder Means by ’Buffett Cares about Macro’

Exploring Warren Buffett's interest in macroeconomics; Importance of Considering Macro Factors in Investing; Price and Demand Dynamics of Orange Juice; Analyzing the Supply and Valuation of Coal Companies in America; Analyzing the Impact of Inventory and Macro Factors on Prices and Estimates
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Sep 4, 2023 • 32min

Ep 400. Where Does Your Return Come From: Yield, Growth, and Multiple Expansion, and the Difference Between Speculation and Investing

Exploring factors that drive a stock's price over time and the importance of low valuation. Evaluating stock valuations with examples and considering factors like yield, multiple expansion, and future growth. Analyzing the investment potential of British American Tobacco and discussing the impact of inflation. Understanding multiple contraction and its effect on investment returns. Exploring factors affecting margins in a business and the potential growth of AI spending.
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Aug 20, 2023 • 1h 51min

Ep 399. Berkshire Hathaway’s Homebuilder Investment, Market Positioning, and Assessing Business Profit Persistency

Discussion on different energy drink options, current market conditions and valuation of natural gas, resilience of home builders and housing market, privatizations as investment opportunities, spin-offs and market strategy, the importance of profit persistency, the importance of availability and customer retention in business success, uncertain future and financial struggles of AMC, the impact of the pandemic, strikes, and changing behaviors.
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Jul 28, 2023 • 1h 36min

Ep 398. The Financial History of General Motors with Capital Allocation Author, Jacob McDonough

Jacob's Info Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/3iJsVOzhvOECw8wwckyBbc Twitter: @McD_Investments Website: http://www.mcdonough-investments.com/ QuickFS Link: https://quickfs.net/?via=focused Podcast Questions: Focusedcompounding@gmail.com Twitter: @Focusedcompound Investment Inquiries: Andrew@focusedcompounding.com Please read our Disclaimer: https://focusedcompounding.com/disclaimer/
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Jul 8, 2023 • 1h 23min

Ep 397. The Financial History of GEICO with Capital Allocation Author, Jacob McDonough

Jacob's Info Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5y0tUU9O2v1D9VvEnEdaZ3?si=277799c172704769&nd=1 Twitter: @McD_Investments Website: http://www.mcdonough-investments.com/         QuickFS Link: https://quickfs.net/?via=focused Podcast Questions: Focusedcompounding@gmail.com Twitter: @Focusedcompound Investment Inquiries: Andrew@focusedcompounding.com Please read our Disclaimer: https://focusedcompounding.com/disclaimer/
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Jul 1, 2023 • 1h 54min

Ep 396. Box Office Flops, Cinemark’s Valuation, and Revisiting Overlooked Bank Stocks

QuickFS Link: https://quickfs.net/?via=focused Podcast Questions: Focusedcompounding@gmail.com Twitter: @Focusedcompound Investment Inquiries: Andrew@focusedcompounding.com Please read our Disclaimer: https://focusedcompounding.com/disclaimer/

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