The Investing Power Hour is live-streamed every Wednesday on the Chit Chat Stocks YouTube channel at 1:30 PM EST. This week we were joined by special guest Paul Cerro to discuss: (04:44) Hims & Hers: Flying Too Close to the Sun (11:58) The Risk of Regulation in the Healthcare Space (17:08) The Value Proposition of Hims & Hers in the Healthcare Indu…

On this episode of Chit Chat Stocks, Ryan discusses two software stocks he bought in August of 2024. Listen to find out the two companies and why he now owns them! (02:41) First Stock: A Leading Provider of Human Capital Management Software (34:20) Stock Two: An Online Visibility Management Platform *************************************************…

The Investing Power Hour is live-streamed every Wednesday on the Chit Chat Stocks YouTube channel at 1:30 PM EST. This week we discussed:Introduction and Weekly NewsAntitrust Litigation and the Potential Breakup of GoogleCEO Poaching: Starbucks and ChipotleHighest Stocks on the WatchlistBumble's Stock Price Decline and Management ConcernsFuture Sma…

On this episode of Chit Chat Stocks, Brett and Ryan talk with Ian Bezek from Ian's Insider Corner on the Mexican economy as well as investing in airports, fast food, and water in the country. SUBCRIBE To Ian's Substack: https://ianbezek.substack.com/ FOLLOW Ian on Twitter: https://x.com/irbezek Chapters The Mexican Election and Expectations for the…

The Investing Power Hour is live-streamed every Wednesday on the Chit Chat Stocks YouTube channel at 1:30 PM EST. This week we discussed: Introduction and Market Turmoil Warren Buffett's Apple Position Impact of Interest Rate Cuts Effects of a Recession on Real Estate Flash Crash and Market Volatility Measuring a Company's Buyback Capabilities Tick…

On this episode of Chit Chat Stocks, Brett updates his thesis on Nintendo. In the hour-long discussion, Ryan and Brett talk about: (07:04) The History of Nintendo and its Business Model (12:19) The Durability of Nintendo's Active Users (21:14) The Potential Impact of the New Nintendo Switch Console (31:39) Growing Conviction in Other Entertainment …

The Investing Power Hour is live-streamed every Wednesday on the Chit Chat Stocks YouTube channel at 1:30 PM EST. This week we discussed: (03:08) Challenges in the Fast Food Industry: McDonald's and Starbucks (11:07) The AI Bubble: Microsoft's Higher AI Capex Spending (19:24) Struggles in the Online Dating Market: Match Group's Tinder (19:54) Stock…

On this episode of Chit Chat Stocks, Brett and Ryan each pick two stocks they are following closely this earnings season. Find out what price they would buy shares: (02:26) Netflix: Challenges, Resilience, and Growth Prospects (21:17) Alphabet: Strong Performance in Google Search, YouTube, and Google Cloud (38:06) American Express: Leading Credit C…

The Investing Power Hour is live-streamed every Wednesday on the Chit Chat Stocks YouTube channel at 1:30 PM EST. This week we discussed:(03:25) Earnings Reports and IT Outage(11:01) The Balanced Housing Market and the Appeal of Homebuilders(25:51) Small Cap Stock Pick: Haypp Group(31:47) Utilizing Yellow Brick for Investment Research(33:23) Haypp …

On today’s show we welcome special guest, Meteora Capital Founder and CIO Vik Mittal, his second time on the podcast. Meteora Capital is an investment firm specializing in SPAC-related instruments in both public and private companies. On the show, we discuss: What has happened in the SPAC market over the past 24 months Meteora’s approach to investi…

On this episode of the Chit Chat Stocks Podcast, Ryan and Brett talk with Phil Bak on all things Real Estate funds and Blackstone's BREIT story. We discuss: (00:00) Introduction and Background (02:32) Misconceptions about REITs (04:29) Armada Investors: A Quantitative Approach (07:46) HAUS: Pure Play Exposure to Residential Real Estate (12:10) REAL…

The Investing Power Hour is live-streamed every Wednesday on the Chit Chat Stocks YouTube channel at 1:30 PM EST. This week we discussed: (00:00) Earnings Season Kickoff: Banks and Brokerages (06:29) Sequoia's Investment in Stripe: A Benchmark for Payment Processors (09:38) The Momentum Swing: Unprofitable Small Caps vs Profitable Large Caps (18:06…

On this episode of Chit Chat Stocks, Brett and Ryan talk with Braden Dennis, host of the Canadian Investor Podcast and founder of Finchat.io. Braden's Twitter/X: https://x.com/BradoCapital Canadian Investor: https://thecanadianinvestorpodcast.com/ They discuss: Chapters (00:00) Introduction and Background (04:32) Braden's Investment Approach (07:31…

On today’s show, we welcome special guest, Stanford AI Researcher Dr. Mohammad Rasouli. Mohammad helps funds to realize the benefit of artificial intelligence for alternative asset investment by providing AI education and tailored AI strategy, and by implementing the proprietary InvestAI technology. These include using AI for both alpha generation …

Welcome to Banrion Capital Management’s What’s the Alternative Podcast! Join host Shana Orczyk Sissel, the “Queen of Alternatives” Founder & CEO of Banrion Capital Management, as she interviews leaders in the alternative investment space. Learn more about their firms, their passions and about the many different ways investors can use alternative in…

The Investing Power Hour is live-streamed every Wednesday on the Chit Chat Stocks YouTube channel at 1:30 PM EST. This week we discussed: (03:39) Discussion on Exponential Fitness (11:15) Exploring Investment Strategies for Heroic Returns (20:11) Comparing S&P 500 Index Fund and High-Yield Savings Account (28:17) Assessing the Growth Potential of P…

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On this episode of Chit Chat Stocks, Ryan gives a research report on O'Reilly Automotive (ticker: ORLY), explaining why it is in his portfolio. We discuss: (00:00) Introduction (02:21) O'Reilly Automotive: A Specialty Retailer (04:40) Customer Segments: DIY and Pros (07:56) The Power of O'Reilly's Supply Chain Advantage (11:08) Unit Economics and S…

The Investing Power Hour is live-streamed every Thursday on the Chit Chat Stocks YouTube channel at 1:30 PM EST. This week we discussed: (00:00) Introduction and Agenda (02:57) Discussion on Nike's Underwhelming Quarter (15:51) Ryan's Small Cap Pick of the Week: Nobility Homes (33:18) Analysis of Sezzle (36:25) Introduction and Discussion of Small-…

On this episode of Chit Chat Stocks, Brett gives a research report on Molson Coors (Ticker: TAP). We discuss: (00:00) Introduction and Inspiration to Look at Molson Coors (05:18) The Brands and Sales Drivers of Molson Coors (15:03) Industry Dynamics: Challenges and Trends in the Alcohol Market (33:42) Management and Growth Strategy: Navigating the …

The Investing Power Hour is live-streamed every Thursday on the Chit Chat Stocks YouTube channel at 1:30 PM EST. This week we discussed: (03:35) Volkswagen's Investment in Rivian (09:08) The Importance of Customer Support (16:57) Ferrari's Subscription Service (30:09) Considerations for Investing in Dynamic Markets (36:27) Introduction to Hammond M…

Welcome to Banrion Capital Management’s What’s the Alternative Podcast! Join host Shana Orczyk Sissel, the “Queen of Alternatives” Founder & CEO of Banrion Capital Management, as she interviews leaders in the alternative investment space. Learn more about their firms, their passions and about the many different ways investors can use alternative in…

On this episode of Chit Chat Stocks, Brett and Ryan discuss Nick Sleep and the Nomad Investment Partnership. Nick Sleep put up an estimated 20% annual return for 20 years. We discuss: (00:00) Introduction to the Nomad Investment Partnership and Nick Sleep (07:21) The Importance of Diversification in Investing (15:23) Exploring the Power of Scale Ec…

The Investing Power Hour is live-streamed every Thursday on the Chit Chat Stocks YouTube channel at 1:30 PM EST. This week we discussed: (02:06) Nvidia's Rise and High Profit Margins (11:41) The Concentration of Overvaluation in the Market (26:50) The Need for New Management at Autodesk (31:39) Share Cannibals and Underperforming Companies (32:51) …

On today’s podcast we welcome special guest Jeffrey Seder, founder of EQB, a company that provides thoroughbred racehorse buying, selling, breeding, and racing management services. On the show, we discuss: What got him into the business of thoroughbred racehorse buying, selling, and breeding The basics of horse racing betting A look into the advanc…

On this episode of Chit Chat Stocks, we speak with IndraStocks on all things Cardlytics. We discuss: (02:30) The Rise and Fall of Cardlytics' Stock Price (07:06) Partnerships and the Importance of Scale (09:57) How Cardlytics Works: Providing Offers to Bank Customers (27:39) Financials and the Path to Profitability (28:03) Challenges of Building a …

The Investing Power Hour is live-streamed every Thursday on the Chit Chat Stocks YouTube channel. This week we brought on John Rotonti from the JRo Show. Check out his episodes wherever you get your podcasts:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTjTPTbunDjgZ9i6-fYTrcQSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/05MjGNpyEwvjqpX1jmDrgqApple Podcasts: …

Welcome to Banrion Capital Management’s What’s the Alternative Podcast! Join host Shana Orczyk Sissel, the “Queen of Alternatives” Founder & CEO of Banrion Capital Management, as she interviews leaders in the alternative investment space. Learn more about their firms, their passions and about the many different ways investors can use alternative in…

On this episode of Chit Chat Stocks, Brett and Ryan talk with Simon Erickson from 7investing on all things Tesla in 2024. Check out 7investing: https://7investing.com/ (00:00) Intro (44:39) Elon Musk's Compensation and XAI Formation (53:14) Valuation and Future Prospects of Tesla ***************************************************** Subscribe to ou…

The Investing Power Hour is live-streamed every Thursday on the Chit Chat Stocks YouTube channel at 12:30 PM EST. This week we discussed: (00:00) Introduction (03:41) Analyzing Lululemon's Earnings and Market Challenges (11:29) The Mystery of Roaring Kitty's Involvement in GameStop (24:34) Assessing the Prospects of Snowflake, Atlassian, and Veeva …

SUBSCRIBE to Best Anchor Stocks: https://www.bestanchorstocks.com/ On this episode of Chit Chat Stocks, Brett and Ryan interview Leandro from Best Anchor Stocks on all things Deere & Co, the parent company of John Deere. They discuss: (00:00) Exploring John Deere's Business Segments and Market Position (04:49) The Role of Technology in Driving Grow…

The Investing Power Hour is live-streamed every Thursday on the Chit Chat Stocks YouTube channel at 12:30 PM EST. This week we discussed: (00:00) The Return of the Nifty 50: Market Impact and Historical Parallels (07:30) Costco Valuation: High Prices and Long-Term Returns (30:00) Challenges in Financial Institutions: Share Repurchases and Market Dy…

On this episode of Chit Chat Stocks, Brett and Ryan discuss their portfolio rankings and the stocks they are buying and selling. They use a ranking system to evaluate their holdings and discuss the details of each stock. They cover companies like Nelnet, Coupang, Philip Morris, and Harbor Diversified. They analyze the financials, competitive advant…

The Investing Power Hour is live-streamed every Thursday on the Chit Chat Stocks YouTube channel at 12:30 PM EST. This week we discussed: (03:14) Uncovering Corporate Malfeasance: The Red Lobster Bankruptcy (11:01) Retailers in Focus: Analyzing the Performance of Target and Lululemon (35:38) Target's Performance and Market Share (44:19) Dutch Bros …

On this episode of Chit Chat Stocks, Ryan gives a research report on Wise, the remittance and payment transfers upstart. We discuss: (04:41) Wise: The Fintech and Remittance Disruptor (06:37) The Low-Cost Provider for Transfers (12:18) Expanding Beyond Transfers: Debit Card and High-Yield Cash Account (16:22) The Wise Platform: Plugging into the Pa…

Welcome to Banrion Capital Management’s What’s the Alternative Podcast! Join host Shana Orczyk Sissel, the “Queen of Alternatives” Founder & CEO of Banrion Capital Management, as she interviews leaders in the alternative investment space. Learn more about their firms, their passions and about the many different ways investors can use alternative in…

The Investing Power Hour is live-streamed every Thursday on the Chit Chat Stocks YouTube channel at 12:30 PM EST. This week we discussed: (00:00) Introduction and Special Guest (02:30) Analyzing the Departure of Alex Rozek from Boston Omaha (06:34) Roaring Kitty and the Meme Stock Phenomenon (26:38) Defensive Investing: Evaluating Portfolio Allocat…

On this episode of Chit Chat Stocks, Brett gives a research report on Portillo's, a Chicago-style restaurant chain looking to expand nationally. Apologies, no chapters again (blame our recording software). We discuss: - Portillo's founding and history - Why it went public and wants to expand nationally - Unit economics and return on invested capita…

Phil is joined by friend of the show Ben Hunt for his fourth appearance on the podcast. Ben Hunt holds a PhD in Political Science from Harvard University, is the co-founder and CIO of Epsilon Theory, and co-founder of Second Foundation Partners. Ben and Phil discuss narratives driving flows in markets, the incentivization of risk-taking by financia…

The Investing Power Hour is live-streamed every Thursday on the Chit Chat Stocks YouTube channel at 12:30 PM EST. This week we discussed: Analyzing Match Group's Earnings 10 Stocks That Have Recently Achieved Profitability Evaluating Shopify: Financials, Shareholder Focus, and Investment Opportunities Assessing Roblox: Revenue Growth, Shareholder A…

On this episode of Chit Chat Stocks, we discuss Stanley Druckenmiller. The longtime investor put up 30% annual returns for 30 years, beating the returns of Buffett over that time frame. But is he the best investor ever? We discuss: (03:39) Early Life and Career of Stan Druckenmiller (08:03) Lessons from George Soros: Mentorship and Position Sizing …

Welcome to Banrion Capital Management’s What’s the Alternative Podcast! Join host Shana Orczyk Sissel, the “Queen of Alternatives” Founder & CEO of Banrion Capital Management, as she interviews leaders in the alternative investment space. Learn more about their firms, their passions and about the many different ways investors can use alternative in…

The Investing Power Hour is live-streamed every Thursday on the Chit Chat Stocks YouTube channel. This week we discussed: (02:41) Struggles at Starbucks (07:13) CEO Challenges for SBUX (12:29) Warner Brothers Discovery (25:30) Uncertainties and Competitive Landscape in Streaming (33:26) Introduction and Discussion of PayPal (37:15) Analyzing PayPal…

On this episode of Chit Chat Stocks, Brett and Ryan chat with Pieter aka the Compound Quality Twitter account. He and his team have a new book out on quality investing (link below), and Ryan and Brett had the pleasure of delving into the book and how quality investing can work over the long term. We discuss: 00:00 Introduction and Background 06:06 …

Welcome to Banrion Capital Management’s What’s the Alternative Podcast! Join host Shana Orczyk Sissel, the “Queen of Alternatives” Founder & CEO of Banrion Capital Management, as she interviews leaders in the alternative investment space. Learn more about their firms, their passions and about the many different ways investors can use alternative in…

The Investing Power Hour is live-streamed every Thursday on the Chit Chat Stocks YouTube channel. This week we discussed: (09:19) The Cybertruck and Tesla's Future (25:57) The Best Business in Big Tech (36:12) Valuation of Visa and Mastercard (43:39) The Chinese Real Estate Bubble (53:14) The Impact of Higher Capital Gains Tax Rates ***************…

Richard Adler was a co-founder and former Managing Director of EII Capital Management, an investment advisory firm for over 38 years managing REIT portfolios beginning in 1986. He has sat on the advisory board of Armada since its founding, and is a storied entrepreneur and business leader. Richard joins Phil to discuss REITs, investment, and reflec…

On this episode of Chit Chat Stocks, Brett talks with Invariant's Devin LaSarre on the nicotine market and where the industry sits as of early 2024. They discuss: (08:02) Regulatory Challenges in the Nicotine Industry (30:20) The Potential of Nicotine Pouches and Next-Gen Products (39:59) The Benefits of a Basket Approach for Investing in the Nicot…

The Investing Power Hour is live-streamed every Thursday on the Chit Chat Stocks YouTube channel. This week we discussed: Chapters (11:53) The challenges of scaling Starlink's satellite internet service (38:01) Discrepancies between operating margin and free cash flow (46:43) Ally Financial's earnings (58:44) Netflix's Earnings Report as a good ome…

Cliff Asness is the founder, Managing Principal and Chief Investment Officer at AQR Capital Management. Phil joins Cliff at his AQR office to chat about market concentration, value investing, and the market environment as a whole. Through the conversation, Cliff shares a wealth of knowledge and perspectives from his 30+ years of experience in the a…