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Patrick Wolff shares his thoughts investing in 2024, battleground stocks, MicroCaps + $TACT thesis (podcast #219)

Yet Another Value Blog • 511 implied HN points • 12 Jan 24

💰 Finance Investing Stocks

Patrick Wolff discusses investing in 2024 and battleground stocks.
He highlights the advantages of investing in MicroCap stocks.
Patrick Wolff closes with his thesis on Transact Technologies $TACT.

Daily Chartbook #284

Daily Chartbook • 1676 implied HN points • 21 Sep 23

💰 Finance Markets Economy Investing Stocks Analysis

Nearly 80% support homebuilding, but only 33% support large apartment complexes near their home.
Landlords with 1,000+ properties made up 0.4% of U.S. home purchases in Q2, down from 2.4% in late 2021.
Used car prices rose 1.5% in September, but were down 3.5% from September 2022.

Links - 01/17/2024

Value Investing World • 452 implied HN points • 18 Jan 24

💰 Finance Investing Stocks Market News

Value investing involves envisioning the future and solving puzzles to make successful investments.
Haslam family sells remaining shares of Pilot Travel Centers to Berkshire Hathaway.
Watch Nassim Nicholas Taleb speaking at Science and Business Days 2023 on video.

Trite Buffett quotes that hit me, 23H1 edition: beware of geeks bearing formulas

Yet Another Value Blog • 1572 implied HN points • 23 Sep 23

💰 Finance Investing Stocks Financial Analysis Market Trends Risk management

Beware of investors who rely too much on spreadsheet math and formulas.
Good investors focus on understanding the underlying business, not just numbers.
Avoid being lured by spreadsheet models into buying overvalued stocks or focusing solely on growth.

❄️⚡️ Une action pour miser sur la transition énergétique

Snowball • 491 implied HN points • 11 Jan 24

💰 Finance Investing Stocks Market Analysis

Learn why markets are defensive and the short-term concerns.
Consider the Nexans stock despite the less favorable short-term conditions.
Remember the saying 'not sold, not lost' and its significance.

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Daily Chartbook #276

Daily Chartbook • 1729 implied HN points • 09 Sep 23

💰 Finance Economy Markets Investing Banking Stocks

Global food prices fell 2.1% in August to the lowest in over 2 years.
US imported more from Mexico than China for the first time since '03, affecting the economy.
Used vehicle prices were up 0.2% MoM in August, but down 7.7% YoY.

Daily Chartbook #290

Daily Chartbook • 1467 implied HN points • 29 Sep 23

💰 Finance Economy Investing Markets Stocks Bonds

Pending home sales fell 7.1% in August, hitting Covid lows.
Median monthly new homebuyer payments are at a record $2,666.
Average interest rate on a 30 year mortgage is now 7.83%, the highest since October 2000.

Links - 01/16/2024

Value Investing World • 432 implied HN points • 17 Jan 24

💰 Finance Investing Stocks Retirement Wealth Management Value investing

Trying to assign precise values to investments can be misleading and inaccurate.
Security analysis does not require exact intrinsic value, just a rough estimate that indicates whether it's a good buy or not.
Consider the imperfect nature of valuing businesses when making investment decisions.

The Investment Case for Chinese Stocks

Modern Value Investing • 353 implied HN points • 28 Jan 24

💰 Finance Investing Stocks Economic Growth

Chinese stocks have underperformed global peers, but a potential reversal could be imminent due to recent policy changes and low valuations.
The Chinese government has taken measures to support the stock market, including a significant rescue package and regulatory changes, indicating a shift in approach.
Factors like global underweighting of Chinese stocks, a recovering Chinese economy, and potential monetary policy adjustments suggest a positive outlook for investing in Chinese stocks.

CHEAP JAPANESE STOCK INDEX FORWARDS

The MacroTourist • 412 implied HN points • 19 Jan 24

💰 Finance Stocks Investing Trading Indices Volatility

The author has a new favorite Japanese stock index position betting on Nikkei outperforming S&P 500 and getting long volatility.
The focus of the article is not on fundamental reasons for the position, but on a unique trading edge.
The content of the post is available only to paid subscribers.

WEEKLY WRAP-UP (s2024 e6): Vol-control funds and CTAs sold stocks. A clue for timing a correction?

The MacroTourist • 275 implied HN points • 10 Feb 24

💰 Finance Markets Investing Stocks

Volatility-control funds and CTAs sold stocks, hinting at a potential market correction.
Timing a correction can be inferred from the actions of specific investor groups.
Monitoring the behavior of different funds can provide insights into market movements.

👑 How to value stocks like a professional

Compounding Quality • 3085 implied HN points • 25 May 23

💰 Finance Investing Stocks Valuation Analysis Market

Reverse DCF is the best way to value a company
Avoid using complex formulas for valuing companies
Compare the implied growth in stock prices with your own expectations to make investment decisions

Daily Chartbook #286

Daily Chartbook • 1441 implied HN points • 23 Sep 23

💰 Finance Investing Economics Markets Stocks Analysis

Monthly housing payments have reached a new all-time high at $2,661
Used car prices are unlikely to 'crash' soon due to under-production of cars
Credit card utilization rate is increasing but still below historical levels

Links - 01/09/2024

Value Investing World • 452 implied HN points • 10 Jan 24

💰 Finance Investing Stocks Podcasts Value investing

In times of easy money, people tend to take risky investments over maintaining high standards.
Choosing to abstain from risky investments and herd behavior requires uncommon strength.
Check out valuable investment insights from sources like Howard Marks, Boyar Research, Mohnish Pabrai, and Fundsmith's annual letter.

❄️🎶 Une valeur de croissance atypique

Snowball • 353 implied HN points • 25 Jan 24

💰 Finance Markets Stocks Investing Valuation

Learn why Chinese markets are booming and why Europe is lagging behind.
Consider the value of Spotify stock, its strengths, business model, and valuation.
Don't overlook expensive stocks; they may offer value.

Daily Chartbook #281

Daily Chartbook • 1414 implied HN points • 16 Sep 23

💰 Finance Markets Economy Investing Stocks Banks

US home prices rose 3% year over year to $420,846 in August.
Total number of homes for sale hit a record low in August, dropping 1.1% month over month.
Nearly 60,000 home-purchase agreements were canceled in August, up from a year earlier.

🔍 The best free investing tools

Compounding Quality • 2987 implied HN points • 13 Apr 23

💰 Finance Investing Stocks Resources Financial News Analytics

The internet is full of investing resources that can be a gold mine if used well.
Morningstar provides a wide range of investment research and services.
Dataroma allows tracking the portfolios of top investors in the world.

Links - 01/15/2024

Value Investing World • 373 implied HN points • 16 Jan 24

💰 Finance Investing Stocks Podcasts Business Strategy

Investors need a margin of safety when investing in securities to account for human error and market volatility.
Various podcasts and videos are available covering topics like top stocks for 2024, business strategies, and lessons from investors.
Continuously learning and staying informed is crucial in making wise decisions, as wisdom doesn't come by chance.

Factors and Semiconductors

Mule’s Musings • 128 implied HN points • 08 Mar 24

💰 Finance Investing Stocks Technology

Momentum is currently performing better than all other factors this year.
Semiconductors play a significant role in the current outperformance of momentum.
The post is available only to paid subscribers.

Daily Chartbook #268

Daily Chartbook • 1493 implied HN points • 29 Aug 23

💰 Finance Economy Investing Markets Stocks Data Analysis

Tender rejections in the freight market are at a 6-month high.
High yield default rate could reach 6% due to the strong uptrend in defaults.
Households' interest payments are increasing as a share of disposable income.

Value Investing Substack Portfolio Review | Annual Letter 2023

Value Investing Substack • 373 implied HN points • 14 Jan 24

💰 Finance Investing Stocks Financial Analysis Value investing

The VIS Portfolio outperformed the S&P 500 both in up and down years, showing it's a zero-correlation portfolio.
By focusing on undervalued stocks, the VIS Portfolio achieved similar or higher upside than the S&P 500 with lower downside risk.
The VIS Portfolio has consistently beaten the S&P 500 across different time periods, showcasing the effectiveness of the value investing strategy.

Daily Chartbook #264

Daily Chartbook • 1545 implied HN points • 23 Aug 23

💰 Finance Economy Investing Markets Stocks Trends

Affordability calculations include median existing home prices and mortgage rates.
US households are handling high mortgage rates well, so far affecting only homebuyers.
Existing home sales decreased more than expected, with slowest pace since 2010.

Daily Chartbook #263

Daily Chartbook • 1545 implied HN points • 22 Aug 23

💰 Finance Investing Markets Economy Assets Stocks

The US has the lowest homeowner vacancy rates in almost 70 years.
The gap between 30-year mortgage rates and 10-year Treasury rates is widening.
The trucking industry is reacting to higher freight volumes, indicating a potential market improvement.

Daily Chartbook #265

Daily Chartbook • 1467 implied HN points • 24 Aug 23

💰 Finance Markets Economics Investing Analysis Stocks

More than one-quarter of homebuyers are looking to move to a different part of the country.
Mortgage demand fell to the lowest level since 1995.
Sales of new homes jumped 4.4% month-over-month in July.

Daily Chartbook #267

Daily Chartbook • 1441 implied HN points • 26 Aug 23

💰 Finance Markets Investments Economy Stocks Analysis

Pending home sales rose slightly in July, but still below pre-pandemic levels.
Median home sale price increased in July due to limited housing supply.
High mortgage rates are leading to a decrease in housing supply.

Daily Chartbook #261

Daily Chartbook • 1519 implied HN points • 18 Aug 23

💰 Finance Investing Economics Markets Stocks Analysis

Homebuyers are turning to newly built single-family homes due to low inventory.
Auto production is above 2019 levels and likely won't increase much.
Wholesale used-vehicle prices rose slightly in August compared to July but are still lower than in August 2022.

👑 Everything you need to know about valuation

Compounding Quality • 2614 implied HN points • 23 Feb 23

💰 Finance Valuation Investing Stocks Growth Earnings

In the short term, stock prices are driven by fluctuations in valuation, while in the long term, they follow the intrinsic value of a company.
When investing, it's crucial to buy stocks at a discount to their true worth to avoid poor results.
Consider factors like Return On Invested Capital (ROIC) and expected growth when evaluating the value of a company to make informed investment decisions.

🏆 What the best investors in the world own

Compounding Quality • 2535 implied HN points • 30 Mar 23

💰 Finance Investing Stocks Wealth Management Investment Strategies

Learn from the best investors in the world for investment inspiration.
Quality matters in investing - focusing on quality companies can be beneficial.
Top investors like Warren Buffett and Li Lu have demonstrated successful investment strategies over the years.

👑 Reasons to sell a stock

Compounding Quality • 1945 implied HN points • 29 Jun 23

💰 Finance Investing Stocks Assets Management

Let your winners run as long as possible
Have clear reasons to sell a stock
Always consider the company's growth and potential changes

Did the launch of the Bitcoin ETF negatively impact the Bitcoin miners stocks?

Ecoinometrics • 314 implied HN points • 17 Jan 24

💰 Finance Crypto Investment Stocks

The launch of the Bitcoin ETF is negatively impacting Bitcoin miners stocks at the start.
It's early to determine if this negative effect is short-term or a long-lasting trend.
Bitcoin miners are currently undervalued compared to Bitcoin, making them potential investments.

❄️☢️ Un ETF pour miser sur le nucléaire

Snowball • 235 implied HN points • 01 Feb 24

💰 Finance ETFs Stocks Investing Markets Economy

The post discusses an ETF focused on nuclear energy.
It explains reasons behind market doubts and concerns.
The importance of available cash flow for publicly traded companies is highlighted.

Daily Chartbook #248

Daily Chartbook • 1493 implied HN points • 01 Aug 23

💰 Finance Economy Investments Markets Banking Stocks

Zillow expects U.S. home prices to rise 6.3% between June 2023 and June 2024.
Zillow's rent index indicates a sharp decline in rent prices ahead.
Resuming student loan payments in October will decrease consumer spending by about $9 billion per month.

HIBBETT: A Mathematical Nike | Financial Deep-Dive (Part 1)

Value Investing Substack • 275 implied HN points • 21 Jan 24

💰 Finance Investing Stocks Financial Analysis Marketing

Hibbett is a unique retail company marketing to a niche customer demographic in the sneakerhead culture.
The business model of Hibbett resembles marketing-focused businesses like fashion brands rather than traditional retail.
Hibbett's management exhibits strong financial acumen through optimal capital allocation and cost management.

Daily Chartbook #251

Daily Chartbook • 1441 implied HN points • 04 Aug 23

💰 Finance Economy Investing Markets Stocks Analysis

Newly listed homes declined by 20.8% in July compared to the previous year.
Active listings of homes decreased by 6.4% compared to last year.
The U.S. homeowner vacancy rate dropped to 0.7% in the second quarter, the lowest since 1956.

❄️🧤 Une opportunité sur une valeur en redressement

Snowball • 196 implied HN points • 08 Feb 24

💰 Finance Investing Markets China Uncertainty Stocks

The markets are being defensive due to uncertainty, especially concerning China.
The VF Corp stock has dropped, leading to a possible investment opportunity.
Markets dislike uncertainty, as it affects investment decisions.

Share Cannibals

Investment Talk • 766 implied HN points • 24 Oct 23

💰 Finance Investing Stocks Business Strategies

Warren Buffett likes companies that aggressively repurchase their shares, calling them 'share cannibals'
Share repurchases can increase ownership stakes in companies without extra cost
Berkshire Hathaway indirectly increased ownership in companies like Apple and American Express through share repurchases

🏆 Cannibal stocks

Compounding Quality • 2024 implied HN points • 01 Jun 23

💰 Finance Stocks Investing Companies Market

Cannibal stocks are companies buying back their own shares, increasing your ownership without effort.
Buybacks create value when a stock is undervalued, like investing in your own company.
15 high quality cannibal stocks have criteria like ROIC, profit margin, EPS growth, and decrease in shares outstanding.

👑 Reasons to buy a stock

Compounding Quality • 1808 implied HN points • 22 Jun 23

💰 Finance Investing Stocks Valuation Insider trading

Buy stocks below their intrinsic value for intelligent investing.
Focus on improving fundamentals for better stock prices.
Consider insider buying as a strong signal of undervalued stocks.

The Value in Cannabis

Mindset Value • 196 implied HN points • 06 Feb 24

💰 Finance Investing Stocks Market Analysis Portfolio Management

Focus on investing where the opportunities are, like in the cannabis industry with high potential returns.
Consider exploring investments in craft cannabis brands that show strong operational advantages and growth potential.
Keep an eye on emerging opportunities in hemp-based beverages as a potential growth area in the industry.

Links - 01/08/2024

Value Investing World • 314 implied HN points • 08 Jan 24

💰 Finance Investing Stocks Podcasts Performance

Buy on the way down in investing for more volume and less competition.
Be prepared for price markdowns when buying in early stages.
Tranquility and occupation bring happiness over wealth and splendor.