Amazon's Most Powerful API
The Investing Power Hour is live-streamed every Thursday on the Chit Chat Stocks YouTube channel. This week we discussed: (00:00) Introduction and Overview (02:59) Discussion on Spotify's Price Hikes (07:11) Proxy Battle at Disney (25:23) Comparing Financials of Nike and Lululemon (28:09) Considering the Risk-Reward Ratio in Apparel Investments (33:15) Potential Future Performance of Lululemon (34:01) The State of the Sports Apparel Industry (36:07) Ulta Beauty: A Promising Investment (39:07) The Growth and Risks of Online Gaming Companies (51:17) The Uncertain Future of AI (56:17) Nvidia and the Possibility of a Bubble ***************************************************** Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ChitChatStocks Follow us on Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/chitchatstocks Follow us on Substack: https://chitchatstocks.substack.com/ ********************************************************************* Options are not suitable for all investors and carry significant risk. Option investors can rapidly lose the value of their investment in a short period of time and incur permanent loss by expiration date. Certain complex options strategies carry additional risk. There are additional costs associated with option strategies that call for multiple purchases and sales of options, such as spreads, straddles, among others, as compared with a single option trade. Prior to buying or selling an option, investors must read and understand the “Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options”, also known as the options disclosure document (ODD) which can be found at: www.theocc.com/company-information/documents-and-archives/options-disclosure-document Supporting documentation for any claims will be furnished upon request. If you are enrolled in our Options Order Flow Rebate Program, The exact rebate will depend on the specifics of each transaction and will be previewed for you prior to submitting each trade. This rebate will be deducted from your cost to place the trade and will be reflected on your trade confirmation. Order flow rebates are not available for non-options transactions. To learn more, see our Fee Schedule, Order Flow Rebate FAQ, and Order Flow Rebate Program Terms & Conditions. Options can be risky and are not suitable for all investors. See the Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options to learn more. All investing involves the risk of loss, including loss of principal. Brokerage services for US-listed, registered securities, options and bonds in a self-directed account are offered by Open to the Public Investing, Inc., member FINRA & SIPC. See public.com/#disclosures-main for more information. ********************************************************************* FinChat.io is The Complete Stock Research Platform for fundamental investors. With its beautiful design and institutional-quality data, FinChat is incredibly powerful and easy to use. Use our LINK and get 15% off any premium plan: https://finchat.io/chitchat/?lmref=J3bklw ********************************************************************* Check out https://www.firmreturns.com/ for value-focused equity research Use our link and get a 20% discount on a premium plan: firmreturns.com/chitchat ********************************************************************* Disclosure: Chit Chat Stocks hosts and guests are not financial advisors, and nothing they say on this show is formal advice or a recommendation.
7 Huhti 20241h 4min
GoGo: A Wide Moat Stock At a Free Cash Flow Inflection? (GOGO)
On this episode of Chit Chat Stocks, Brett pitches Ryan on GoGo, an inflight internet provider for private jets. Listen to the full show to see if he is buying shares. On the episode, we cover: (00:00) Introduction to GoGo and its Misleading Name (03:02) Background and Financial History of GoGo0 (6:11) GoGo's Exclusive Spectrum and CEO Change (09:44) Sale of Commercial Operations and Financial Position (14:06) GoGo's Services for Business Jet Customers (31:29) Upgrade to 5G and Low Earth Orbit Solution (35:14) Financial Situation (39:31) Competition and Moat (51:58) Cashflow Inflection and Upside Potential (55:07) Management and Trust (56:53) Valuation and Buying Decision (59:25) Risks Stocks discussed: GOGO ***************************************************** Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ChitChatStocks Follow us on Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/chitchatstocks Follow us on Substack: https://chitchatstocks.substack.com/ ********************************************************************* Options are not suitable for all investors and carry significant risk. Option investors can rapidly lose the value of their investment in a short period of time and incur permanent loss by expiration date. Certain complex options strategies carry additional risk. There are additional costs associated with option strategies that call for multiple purchases and sales of options, such as spreads, straddles, among others, as compared with a single option trade. Prior to buying or selling an option, investors must read and understand the “Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options”, also known as the options disclosure document (ODD) which can be found at: www.theocc.com/company-information/documents-and-archives/options-disclosure-document Supporting documentation for any claims will be furnished upon request. If you are enrolled in our Options Order Flow Rebate Program, The exact rebate will depend on the specifics of each transaction and will be previewed for you prior to submitting each trade. This rebate will be deducted from your cost to place the trade and will be reflected on your trade confirmation. Order flow rebates are not available for non-options transactions. To learn more, see our Fee Schedule, Order Flow Rebate FAQ, and Order Flow Rebate Program Terms & Conditions. Options can be risky and are not suitable for all investors. See the Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options to learn more. All investing involves the risk of loss, including loss of principal. Brokerage services for US-listed, registered securities, options and bonds in a self-directed account are offered by Open to the Public Investing, Inc., member FINRA & SIPC. See public.com/#disclosures-main for more information. ********************************************************************* FinChat.io is The Complete Stock Research Platform for fundamental investors. With its beautiful design and institutional-quality data, FinChat is incredibly powerful and easy to use. Use our LINK and get 15% off any premium plan: https://finchat.io/chitchat/?lmref=J3bklw ********************************************************************* Check out https://www.firmreturns.com/ for value-focused equity research Use our link and get a 20% discount on a premium plan: firmreturns.com/chitchat ********************************************************************* Disclosure: Chit Chat Stocks hosts and guests are not financial advisors, and nothing they say on this show is formal advice or a recommendation.
3 Huhti 20241h 4min
Long Bitcoin, Short MicroStrategy
The Investing Power Hour is live-streamed every Thursday on the Chit Chat Stocks YouTube channel. This week we discussed: (00:00) Introduction and Sponsor (00:32) Overview of Topics (04:02) Hilarious Parody Buy Rating (05:13) Financials of Trump Media (07:45) Ludicrous Valuation of Trump Media (09:24) Sentencing of Sam Bankman-Fried (16:15) Winners in AI: Accenture? (31:36) Investments in AI Startups (33:05) Anthropic and Amazon Collaboration (34:32) Cloud Providers and AI (37:23) Reviewing Boston Omaha (40:38) Long Bitcoin, Short MicroStrategy (46:49) Identifying Value Stocks vs Value Traps (53:07) Characteristics of Best and Worst Investments (59:04) Watchlist and Performance ***************************************************** Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ChitChatStocks Follow us on Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/chitchatstocks Follow us on Substack: https://chitchatstocks.substack.com/ ********************************************************************* Public.com just launched options trading, and they’re doing something no other brokerage has done before: sharing 50% of their options revenue directly with you. That means instead of paying to place options trades, you get something back on every single trade. -Earn $0.18 rebate per contract traded -No commission fees -No per-contract fees By sharing 50% of their options revenue, Public has created a more transparent options trading experience. You’ll know exactly how much they make from each trade because they literally give you half of it. Activate options trading at Public.com/chitchatstocks by March 31 to lock in your lifetime rebate. Options are not suitable for all investors and carry significant risk. Certain complex options strategies carry additional risk. Options can be risky and are not suitable for all investors. See the Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options to learn more. For each options transaction, Public Investing shares 50% of their order flow revenue as a rebate to help reduce your trading costs. This rebate will be displayed as a negative number in the “Additional Fees” column of your Trade Confirmation Statement and will be immediately reflected in the total dollars paid or received for the transaction. Order flow rebates are only issued for options trades and not for transactions involving other assets, including equities. For more information, refer to the Fee Schedule. All investing involves the risk of loss, including loss of principal. Brokerage services for US-listed, registered securities, options and bonds in a self-directed account are offered by Open to the Public Investing, Inc., member FINRA & SIPC. See public.com/#disclosures-main for more information. ********************************************************************* FinChat.io is The Complete Stock Research Platform for fundamental investors. With its beautiful design and institutional-quality data, FinChat is incredibly powerful and easy to use. Use our LINK and get 25% off any premium plan: https://finchat.io/chitchat/?lmref=J3bklw ********************************************************************* Disclosure: Chit Chat Stocks hosts and guests are not financial advisors, and nothing they say on this show is formal advice or a recommendation.
31 Maalis 20241h 7min
2 Stocks I Bought Last Month: Homebuilder Sector Analysis (DFH, NVR, DHI)
On this episode of Chit Chat Stock, Ryan discusses why he has purchased two different homebuilding stocks for his portfolio in 2024. We discuss: (00:00) Introduction and Excitement for Home Building Stocks (02:12) Factors that Increased Interest in Home Building Stocks (06:29 Factors that Made Home Building Stocks More Attractive (08:33) What Home Builders Do11:18Land Option vs Raw Land Strategy (13:34) Cash Flow Conversion and Inventory Turnover (26:56) NVR: Best-Run Home Builder (32:53) D.R. Horton: Largest Home Builder (36:13) DR Horton: Strong Cash Flow and Buyback Potential (38:36) Dream Finders Homes: Rapid Growth and Expansion (42:33) Dream Finders Homes' Unique Growth Strategy (44:30) Red Flags and Risks for Dream Finders Homes (46:38) Potential Impact of Mortgage Rate Changes (49:01) Long-Term Demand for New Homes51:19Factors Influencing Migration Patterns (53:05) Opportunity in Home Builders' Valuations (54:04) Reasons to Sell: Yellow Flags and Interest Expense (56:15) Ryan's Never Sell Approach (57:43) Brett's Considerations for Buying (59:26) Closing Thoughts and Future Show Teasers Stocks mentioned: DHI, NVR, DFH ***************************************************** Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ChitChatStocks Follow us on Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/chitchatstocks Follow us on Substack: https://chitchatstocks.substack.com/ ********************************************************************* Public.com just launched options trading, and they’re doing something no other brokerage has done before: sharing 50% of their options revenue directly with you. That means instead of paying to place options trades, you get something back on every single trade. -Earn $0.18 rebate per contract traded -No commission fees -No per-contract fees By sharing 50% of their options revenue, Public has created a more transparent options trading experience. You’ll know exactly how much they make from each trade because they literally give you half of it. Activate options trading at Public.com/chitchatstocks by March 31 to lock in your lifetime rebate. Options are not suitable for all investors and carry significant risk. Certain complex options strategies carry additional risk. Options can be risky and are not suitable for all investors. See the Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options to learn more. For each options transaction, Public Investing shares 50% of their order flow revenue as a rebate to help reduce your trading costs. This rebate will be displayed as a negative number in the “Additional Fees” column of your Trade Confirmation Statement and will be immediately reflected in the total dollars paid or received for the transaction. Order flow rebates are only issued for options trades and not for transactions involving other assets, including equities. For more information, refer to the Fee Schedule. All investing involves the risk of loss, including loss of principal. Brokerage services for US-listed, registered securities, options and bonds in a self-directed account are offered by Open to the Public Investing, Inc., member FINRA & SIPC. See public.com/#disclosures-main for more information. ********************************************************************* FinChat.io is The Complete Stock Research Platform for fundamental investors. With its beautiful design and institutional-quality data, FinChat is incredibly powerful and easy to use. Use our LINK and get 25% off any premium plan: https://finchat.io/chitchat/?lmref=J3bklw ********************************************************************* Disclosure: Chit Chat Stocks hosts and guests are not financial advisors, and nothing they say on this show is formal advice or a recommendation.
27 Maalis 20241h 4min
What Happened to Super Micro Computer Stock? Plus, Our Takes on The DOJ Suing Apple (SMCI, AAPL)
The Investing Power Hour is live-streamed every Thursday on the Chit Chat Stocks YouTube channel. This week we discussed: (00:00) Introduction (03:09) Discussion on Super Micro Computer (SMCI) (15:08) Analysis of SMCI's Performance (29:08) Apple Lawsuit by the Department of Justice (32:09) Evaluation of the Apple Lawsuit (33:37) Regulating Apple's Power (35:11) Lawsuit and Impact on Apple (36:41) Impact on Apple's Financials (40:56) Nvidia's Keynote Speech (42:23) Nvidia's Arrogance (45:34) Investing in Other Markets (47:11) Choosing a Market to Invest In (57:15) Tinder's Growth Potential ***************************************************** Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ChitChatStocks Follow us on Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/chitchatstocks Follow us on Substack: https://chitchatstocks.substack.com/ ********************************************************************* Public.com just launched options trading, and they’re doing something no other brokerage has done before: sharing 50% of their options revenue directly with you. That means instead of paying to place options trades, you get something back on every single trade. -Earn $0.18 rebate per contract traded -No commission fees -No per-contract fees By sharing 50% of their options revenue, Public has created a more transparent options trading experience. You’ll know exactly how much they make from each trade because they literally give you half of it. Activate options trading at Public.com/chitchatstocks by March 31 to lock in your lifetime rebate. Options are not suitable for all investors and carry significant risk. Certain complex options strategies carry additional risk. Options can be risky and are not suitable for all investors. See the Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options to learn more. For each options transaction, Public Investing shares 50% of their order flow revenue as a rebate to help reduce your trading costs. This rebate will be displayed as a negative number in the “Additional Fees” column of your Trade Confirmation Statement and will be immediately reflected in the total dollars paid or received for the transaction. Order flow rebates are only issued for options trades and not for transactions involving other assets, including equities. For more information, refer to the Fee Schedule. All investing involves the risk of loss, including loss of principal. Brokerage services for US-listed, registered securities, options and bonds in a self-directed account are offered by Open to the Public Investing, Inc., member FINRA & SIPC. See public.com/#disclosures-main for more information. ********************************************************************* FinChat.io is The Complete Stock Research Platform for fundamental investors. With its beautiful design and institutional-quality data, FinChat is incredibly powerful and easy to use. Use our LINK and get 25% off any premium plan: https://finchat.io/chitchat/?lmref=J3bklw ********************************************************************* Disclosure: Chit Chat Stocks hosts and guests are not financial advisors, and nothing they say on this show is formal advice or a recommendation.
24 Maalis 20241h 5min
The Best Investor In Britain? How Terry Smith Beats The Market With Quality Stocks
On this episode of Chit Chat Stocks, Ryan and Brett analyze the British investment fund called Fundsmith and its founder Terry Smith. We go through: (00:00) Introduction and Background (02:19) Buy Right and Sit Tight (03:18) Don't Over Diversify (04:16) About Terry Smith (08:55) Margin of Safety (16:14) Fundsmith Performance (26:09) Criteria for Good Companies (32:57) Businesses Resilient to Change (39:55) Do Performance Fees Work? (41:36) Fee Structures and Performance Fees (44:50) 10 Rules for Investors (49:43) FundSmith Holdings (54:20) Portfolio Management and Strategy (01:00:45) Fundsmith's Standout Features (01:03:16) Replicability and Outperformance ***************************************************** Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ChitChatStocks Follow us on Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/chitchatstocks Follow us on Substack: https://chitchatstocks.substack.com/ ********************************************************************* Public.com just launched options trading, and they’re doing something no other brokerage has done before: sharing 50% of their options revenue directly with you. That means instead of paying to place options trades, you get something back on every single trade. -Earn $0.18 rebate per contract traded -No commission fees -No per-contract fees By sharing 50% of their options revenue, Public has created a more transparent options trading experience. You’ll know exactly how much they make from each trade because they literally give you half of it. Activate options trading at Public.com/chitchatstocks by March 31 to lock in your lifetime rebate. Options are not suitable for all investors and carry significant risk. Certain complex options strategies carry additional risk. Options can be risky and are not suitable for all investors. See the Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options to learn more. For each options transaction, Public Investing shares 50% of their order flow revenue as a rebate to help reduce your trading costs. This rebate will be displayed as a negative number in the “Additional Fees” column of your Trade Confirmation Statement and will be immediately reflected in the total dollars paid or received for the transaction. Order flow rebates are only issued for options trades and not for transactions involving other assets, including equities. For more information, refer to the Fee Schedule. All investing involves the risk of loss, including loss of principal. Brokerage services for US-listed, registered securities, options and bonds in a self-directed account are offered by Open to the Public Investing, Inc., member FINRA & SIPC. See public.com/#disclosures-main for more information. ********************************************************************* FinChat.io is The Complete Stock Research Platform for fundamental investors. With its beautiful design and institutional-quality data, FinChat is incredibly powerful and easy to use. Use our LINK and get 25% off any premium plan: https://finchat.io/chitchat/?lmref=J3bklw ********************************************************************* Disclosure: Chit Chat Stocks hosts and guests are not financial advisors, and nothing they say on this show is formal advice or a recommendation.
20 Maalis 20241h 13min
7 Best Share Cannibals
The Investing Power Hour is live-streamed every Thursday on the Chit Chat Stocks YouTube channel. This week we discussed: (00:00) Introduction (00:31) Upcoming Topics (03:30) Introduction to Share Cannibals (08:18) Discussion on Lowe's (09:20) Discussion on Apple (16:23) Discussion on RH (20:49) Discussion on Home Depot (21:49) Discussion on Murphy's USA (25:36) Qualities of a Share Cannibal (32:24) Discussion on Palantir CEO Interview (34:30) Investing in Palantir (38:02) Silicon Valley Culture (42:11) Adyen vs. Stripe (49:03) Potential Impact of TikTok Ban (56:01) Home Builders and Land Options ***************************************************** Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ChitChatStocks Follow us on Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/chitchatstocks Follow us on Substack: https://chitchatstocks.substack.com/ ********************************************************************* Public.com just launched options trading, and they’re doing something no other brokerage has done before: sharing 50% of their options revenue directly with you. That means instead of paying to place options trades, you get something back on every single trade. -Earn $0.18 rebate per contract traded -No commission fees -No per-contract fees By sharing 50% of their options revenue, Public has created a more transparent options trading experience. You’ll know exactly how much they make from each trade because they literally give you half of it. Activate options trading at Public.com/chitchatstocks by March 31 to lock in your lifetime rebate. Options are not suitable for all investors and carry significant risk. Certain complex options strategies carry additional risk. Options can be risky and are not suitable for all investors. See the Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options to learn more. For each options transaction, Public Investing shares 50% of their order flow revenue as a rebate to help reduce your trading costs. This rebate will be displayed as a negative number in the “Additional Fees” column of your Trade Confirmation Statement and will be immediately reflected in the total dollars paid or received for the transaction. Order flow rebates are only issued for options trades and not for transactions involving other assets, including equities. For more information, refer to the Fee Schedule. All investing involves the risk of loss, including loss of principal. Brokerage services for US-listed, registered securities, options and bonds in a self-directed account are offered by Open to the Public Investing, Inc., member FINRA & SIPC. See public.com/#disclosures-main for more information. ********************************************************************* FinChat.io is The Complete Stock Research Platform for fundamental investors. With its beautiful design and institutional-quality data, FinChat is incredibly powerful and easy to use. Use our LINK and get 25% off any premium plan: https://finchat.io/chitchat/?lmref=J3bklw ********************************************************************* Disclosure: Chit Chat Stocks hosts and guests are not financial advisors, and nothing they say on this show is formal advice or a recommendation.
17 Maalis 20241h 4min
Our Bet on the Next Berkshire Hathaway (NNI)
In this episode of Chit Chat Stocks, Ryan Henderson and Brett Schafer discuss Nelnet, a small-cap conglomerate based in Nebraska. They compare Nelnet to Berkshire Hathaway and delve into the different segments of Nelnet's business, including Nelnet Business Services, Nelnet Diversified Services (Loan Servicing), NFS (Nelnet Financial Services), and the Solar Business. They provide insights into the performance, challenges, and potential value of each segment. The conversation covers the valuation of Nelnet's solar business, the discussion on the cable business, an overview of Allo Communications, analysis of the venture capital portfolio, valuing the Hudl investment, estimating the value of Nelnet, considerations on book value and stock buybacks, and a comparison to Berkshire Hathaway. They discuss: (00:00) Introduction and Comparison to Berkshire Hathaway (04:28) Nelnet Business Services (11:46) Nelnet Diversified Services, Loan Servicing (41:24) Solar Business (45:09) Valuing the Solar Business (46:44) Discussion on the Cable Business (49:12) Overview of Allo Communications (53:32) Analysis of the Venture Capital Portfolio (57:30) Valuing the Huddle Investment (01:00:28) Potential Worth of Nelnet (01:04:30) Estimating the Value of Nelnet (01:09:21) Considerations on Book Value and Stock Buybacks (01:12:46) Comparison to Berkshire Hathaway ***************************************************** Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ChitChatStocks Follow us on Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/chitchatstocks Follow us on Substack: https://chitchatstocks.substack.com/ ********************************************************************* Public.com just launched options trading, and they’re doing something no other brokerage has done before: sharing 50% of their options revenue directly with you. That means instead of paying to place options trades, you get something back on every single trade. -Earn $0.18 rebate per contract traded -No commission fees -No per-contract fees By sharing 50% of their options revenue, Public has created a more transparent options trading experience. You’ll know exactly how much they make from each trade because they literally give you half of it. Activate options trading at Public.com/chitchatstocks by March 31 to lock in your lifetime rebate. Options are not suitable for all investors and carry significant risk. Certain complex options strategies carry additional risk. Options can be risky and are not suitable for all investors. See the Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options to learn more. For each options transaction, Public Investing shares 50% of their order flow revenue as a rebate to help reduce your trading costs. This rebate will be displayed as a negative number in the “Additional Fees” column of your Trade Confirmation Statement and will be immediately reflected in the total dollars paid or received for the transaction. Order flow rebates are only issued for options trades and not for transactions involving other assets, including equities. For more information, refer to the Fee Schedule. All investing involves the risk of loss, including loss of principal. Brokerage services for US-listed, registered securities, options and bonds in a self-directed account are offered by Open to the Public Investing, Inc., member FINRA & SIPC. See public.com/#disclosures-main for more information. ********************************************************************* FinChat.io is The Complete Stock Research Platform for fundamental investors. With its beautiful design and institutional-quality data, FinChat is incredibly powerful and easy to use. Use our LINK and get 25% off any premium plan: https://finchat.io/chitchat/?lmref=J3bklw ********************************************************************* Disclosure: Chit Chat Stocks hosts and guests are not financial advisors, and nothing they say on this show is formal advice or a recommendation.
13 Maalis 20241h 17min
