Chit Chat Stocks

On this episode of Chit Chat Stocks, we talk with Whit Huguley of River Oaks Capital on all things microcap investing. We discuss:(11:01) The Importance of Due Diligence(21:41) Idea Generation and Research Process(32:42) Suggestive Investing and Capital Allocation(37:58) Understanding Margin of Safety in Micro Caps(39:01) The Importance of Suggestive Investing(43:54) Innovative Food Holdings: A Case Study(49:00) Management Impact on Microcap Success(01:03:16) Navigating Portfolio Management and Position SizingRIVER OAKS CAPITAL WEBSITE: https://www.riveroaks-capital.com/*****************************************************JOIN OUR FREE CHAT COMMUNITY: https://chitchatstocks.substack.com/ *********************************************************************Sign-up for a bond account at Public.com/chitchatstocks A Bond Account is a self-directed brokerage account with Public Investing, member FINRA/SIPC. Deposits into this account are used to purchase 10 investment-grade and high-yield bonds. As of 9/26/24, the average, annualized yield to worst (YTW) across the Bond Account is greater than 6%. A bond’s yield is a function of its market price, which can fluctuate; therefore, a bond’s YTW is not “locked in” until the bond is purchased, and your yield at time of purchase may be different from the yield shown here. The “locked in” YTW is not guaranteed; you may receive less than the YTW of the bonds in the Bond Account if you sell any of the bonds before maturity or if the issuer defaults on the bond. Public Investing charges a markup on each bond trade. See our Fee Schedule. Bond Accounts are not recommendations of individual bonds or default allocations. The bonds in the Bond Account have not been selected based on your needs or risk profile. See https://public.com/disclosures/bond-account to learn more.*********************************************************************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: ⁠finchat.io/chitchat *********************************************************************Bluechippers Club is a tight-knit community of stock focused investors. Members share ideas, participate in weekly calls, and compete in portfolio competitions.To join, go to ⁠Blue Chippers and apply! Link: ⁠https://bluechippersclub.com/*********************************************************************Disclosure: Chit Chat Stocks hosts and guests are not financial advisors, and nothing they say on this show is formal advice or a recommendation.

26 Helmi 1h 13min

The Investing Power Hour is live-streamed every Wednesday on the Chit Chat Stocks Podcast YouTube channel at 1:30 PM EST. This week we discussed:(03:14) Investor Sentiment: Fear and Greed Index(06:28) Analyzing Super Investor Buys and Sells(09:28) The Case of Chinese Stocks: Pinduoduo and Others(12:37) Earnings Reports and Company Valuations(15:15) Bill Ackman and the Hedge Fund Landscape(18:19) Seth Klarman and Ferguson Enterprises(21:25) Berkshire Hathaway's Recent Moves(24:25) SiriusXM: A Melting Ice Cube?(32:14) Airbnb Earnings Analysis(34:58) Airbnb's Localization Strategy and Market Growth(38:50) Evaluating Airbnb's Future Potential(45:41) The Meme Coin Controversy(50:32) Super Micro Computer's Earnings and Risks(56:04) Peloton: A Case Study in Business Viability*****************************************************JOIN OUR CHAT COMMUNITY: https://chitchatstocks.substack.com/ *********************************************************************Sign-up for a bond account at Public.com/chitchatstocks A Bond Account is a self-directed brokerage account with Public Investing, member FINRA/SIPC. Deposits into this account are used to purchase 10 investment-grade and high-yield bonds. The 6.9% yield is the average annualized yield to maturity (YTM) across all ten bonds in the Bond Account, before fees, as of 8/28/2024. A bond’s yield is a function of its market price, which can fluctuate; therefore a bond’s YTM is “locked in” when the bond is purchased. Your yield at time of purchase may be different from the yield shown here. The “locked in” YTM is not guaranteed; you may receive less than the YTM of the bonds in the Bond Account if you sell any of the bonds before maturity, or if the issuer calls or defaults on the bond. Public Investing charges a markup on each bond trade. See our Fee Schedule. Bond Accounts are not recommendations of individual bonds or default allocations. The bonds in the Bond Account have not been selected based on your needs or risk profile. You should evaluate each bond before investing in a Bond Account.  The bonds in your Bond Account will not be rebalanced and allocations will not be updated, except for Corporate Actions.Fractional Bonds also carry additional risks including that they are only available on Public and cannot be transferred to other brokerages. Read more about the risks associated with fixed income and fractional bonds. See Bond Account Disclosures to learn more.*********************************************************************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 *********************************************************************Bluechippers Club is a tight-knit community of stock focused investors. Members share ideas, participate in weekly calls, and compete in portfolio competitions.To join, go to ⁠Blue Chippers and apply! Link: ⁠https://bluechippersclub.com/*********************************************************************Disclosure: Chit Chat Stocks hosts and guests are not financial advisors, and nothing they say on this show is formal advice or a recommendation.

23 Helmi 1h 3min

On this episode of Chit Chat Stocks, Ryan details his thesis on Adobe (ticker: ADBE) and Brett asks him questions about his research report. They discuss:(03:20) Adobe's Historical Performance and Business Model(08:40) Understanding Adobe's Product Segments(16:10) Pricing Power and Customer Retention(17:55) The Impact of AI on Adobe's Business(32:01) Evaluating Adobe's Competitive Moat(34:59) The Risks of Switching Platforms(36:26) The Threat of Point Solutions to Adobe(38:06) Market Dynamics and Competitive Landscape(39:58) Valuation and Earnings Growth Projections(43:08) Analyzing Adobe's Financial Metrics(49:19) Investment Strategy and Position Sizing(53:44) Monitoring Performance and Future Outlook*****************************************************JOIN OUR FREE CHAT COMMUNITY: https://chitchatstocks.substack.com/ *********************************************************************Sign-up for a bond account at Public.com/chitchatstocks A Bond Account is a self-directed brokerage account with Public Investing, member FINRA/SIPC. Deposits into this account are used to purchase 10 investment-grade and high-yield bonds. As of 9/26/24, the average, annualized yield to worst (YTW) across the Bond Account is greater than 6%. A bond’s yield is a function of its market price, which can fluctuate; therefore, a bond’s YTW is not “locked in” until the bond is purchased, and your yield at time of purchase may be different from the yield shown here. The “locked in” YTW is not guaranteed; you may receive less than the YTW of the bonds in the Bond Account if you sell any of the bonds before maturity or if the issuer defaults on the bond. Public Investing charges a markup on each bond trade. See our Fee Schedule. Bond Accounts are not recommendations of individual bonds or default allocations. The bonds in the Bond Account have not been selected based on your needs or risk profile. See https://public.com/disclosures/bond-account to learn more.*********************************************************************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: ⁠finchat.io/chitchat *********************************************************************Bluechippers Club is a tight-knit community of stock focused investors. Members share ideas, participate in weekly calls, and compete in portfolio competitions.To join, go to ⁠Blue Chippers and apply! Link: ⁠https://bluechippersclub.com/*********************************************************************Disclosure: Chit Chat Stocks hosts and guests are not financial advisors, and nothing they say on this show is formal advice or a recommendation.

19 Helmi 59min

The Investing Power Hour is live-streamed every Wednesday on the Chit Chat Stocks Podcast YouTube channel at 1:30 PM EST. This week we discussed:(04:37) Capital Expenditures and AI Investments(24:16) Match Group's New CEO and Stock Purchase(27:29) Philip Morris Earnings and Future Outlook(35:37) Meta's Performance and Alphabet's Misunderstanding(39:40) Google's Cloud Growth and Investment Thesis(44:11) Marketing Strategies and Brand Perception(48:15) Bubble Watch: SoftBank's Ambitious AI Project(52:43) Spotlight on Crocs: A Future Small Cap?(59:53) Netflix's Entry into Podcasting and Content Strategy*****************************************************JOIN OUR CHAT COMMUNITY:https://chitchatstocks.substack.com/ *********************************************************************Sign-up for a bond account atPublic.com/chitchatstocks A Bond Account is a self-directed brokerage account with Public Investing, member FINRA/SIPC. Deposits into this account are used to purchase 10 investment-grade and high-yield bonds. The 6.9% yield is the average annualized yield to maturity (YTM) across all ten bonds in the Bond Account, before fees, as of 8/28/2024. A bond’s yield is a function of its market price, which can fluctuate; therefore a bond’s YTM is “locked in” when the bond is purchased. Your yield at time of purchase may be different from the yield shown here. The “locked in” YTM is not guaranteed; you may receive less than the YTM of the bonds in the Bond Account if you sell any of the bonds before maturity, or if the issuer calls or defaults on the bond. Public Investing charges a markup on each bond trade. See our Fee Schedule. Bond Accounts are not recommendations of individual bonds or default allocations. The bonds in the Bond Account have not been selected based on your needs or risk profile. You should evaluate each bond before investing in a Bond Account.  The bonds in your Bond Account will not be rebalanced and allocations will not be updated, except for Corporate Actions.Fractional Bonds also carry additional risks including that they are only available on Public and cannot be transferred to other brokerages. Read more about the risks associated with fixed income and fractional bonds. See Bond Account Disclosures to learn more.*********************************************************************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 *********************************************************************Bluechippers Club is a tight-knit community of stock focused investors. Members share ideas, participate in weekly calls, and compete in portfolio competitions.To join, go to ⁠Blue Chippers and apply! Link: ⁠https://bluechippersclub.com/*********************************************************************Disclosure: Chit Chat Stocks hosts and guests are not financial advisors, and nothing they say on this show is formal advice or a recommendation.

16 Helmi 1h 4min

On this episode of Chit Chat Stocks, we discuss Michael Burry. The deep value investor and famous Big Short character is more than just his housing short thesis. We discuss:(03:32) Michael Burry's Early Life and Career(07:25) Investment Strategy and Philosophy(13:26) Case Studies: Masaba Holdings(30:12) Case Studies: Industrious Pachoco(40:21) The Rise of Michael Burry(41:45) Understanding the Big Short Bet(45:29) Burry's Strategy and Risk Management(54:50) Investor Reactions and Burry's Communication(58:22) Burry's Performance and Market Comparison(01:01:55) Current Holdings and Investment Strategy(01:03:54) Key Takeaways from Michael Burry's Approach*****************************************************JOIN OUR FREE CHAT COMMUNITY:https://chitchatstocks.substack.com/ *********************************************************************Sign-up for a bond account atPublic.com/chitchatstocks A Bond Account is a self-directed brokerage account with Public Investing, member FINRA/SIPC. Deposits into this account are used to purchase 10 investment-grade and high-yield bonds. As of 9/26/24, the average, annualized yield to worst (YTW) across the Bond Account is greater than 6%. A bond’s yield is a function of its market price, which can fluctuate; therefore, a bond’s YTW is not “locked in” until the bond is purchased, and your yield at time of purchase may be different from the yield shown here. The “locked in” YTW is not guaranteed; you may receive less than the YTW of the bonds in the Bond Account if you sell any of the bonds before maturity or if the issuer defaults on the bond. Public Investing charges a markup on each bond trade. See ourFee Schedule. Bond Accounts are not recommendations of individual bonds or default allocations. The bonds in the Bond Account have not been selected based on your needs or risk profile. Seehttps://public.com/disclosures/bond-account to learn more.*********************************************************************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:⁠finchat.io/chitchat *********************************************************************Sign up for YellowBrick Investing to track the best investing pitches across the internet:joinyellowbrick.com/chitchat*********************************************************************Bluechippers Club is a tight-knit community of stock focused investors. Members share ideas, participate in weekly calls, and compete in portfolio competitions.To join, go to ⁠Blue Chippers and apply! Link: ⁠https://bluechippersclub.com/*********************************************************************Disclosure: Chit Chat Stocks hosts and guests are not financial advisors, and nothing they say on this show is formal advice or a recommendation.

12 Helmi 1h 9min

The Investing Power Hour is live-streamed every Wednesday on the Chit Chat Stocks Podcast YouTube channel at 1:30 PM EST. This week we discussed:(04:20) Tariff Monday and Market Reactions(09:33) The Apple Dilemma: Growth vs. Valuation(21:33) Earnings Roundup: Best and Worst Reports(26:05) Spotify's Exceptional Earnings Report(34:06) Palantir's Impressive Growth and Valuation Concerns(38:01) Evaluating Stock Valuations and Market Trends(39:27) The Rise of Scams and Fraud in Finance(41:34) Meta's Performance and Future Prospects(47:13) Analyzing Poor Earnings Reports(53:33) Disney's Struggles and Market Position(59:0)7 The Competitive Landscape of Entertainment(01:00:32) Challenges Facing Electronic Arts and Gaming Industry(01:03:06) PayPal's Market Position and Future Outlook*****************************************************JOIN OUR CHAT COMMUNITY:https://chitchatstocks.substack.com/ *********************************************************************Sign-up for a bond account atPublic.com/chitchatstocks A Bond Account is a self-directed brokerage account with Public Investing, member FINRA/SIPC. Deposits into this account are used to purchase 10 investment-grade and high-yield bonds. The 6.9% yield is the average annualized yield to maturity (YTM) across all ten bonds in the Bond Account, before fees, as of 8/28/2024. A bond’s yield is a function of its market price, which can fluctuate; therefore a bond’s YTM is “locked in” when the bond is purchased. Your yield at time of purchase may be different from the yield shown here. The “locked in” YTM is not guaranteed; you may receive less than the YTM of the bonds in the Bond Account if you sell any of the bonds before maturity, or if the issuer calls or defaults on the bond. Public Investing charges a markup on each bond trade. See our Fee Schedule. Bond Accounts are not recommendations of individual bonds or default allocations. The bonds in the Bond Account have not been selected based on your needs or risk profile. You should evaluate each bond before investing in a Bond Account.  The bonds in your Bond Account will not be rebalanced and allocations will not be updated, except for Corporate Actions.Fractional Bonds also carry additional risks including that they are only available on Public and cannot be transferred to other brokerages. Read more about the risks associated with fixed income and fractional bonds. See Bond Account Disclosures to learn more.*********************************************************************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 *********************************************************************Bluechippers Club is a tight-knit community of stock focused investors. Members share ideas, participate in weekly calls, and compete in portfolio competitions.To join, go to ⁠Blue Chippers and apply! Link:⁠https://bluechippersclub.com/*********************************************************************Disclosure: Chit Chat Stocks hosts and guests are not financial advisors, and nothing they say on this show is formal advice or a recommendation.

9 Helmi 1h 7min

On this episode of Chit Chat Stocks, we are joined by Krzysztof and Luke from the Wall Street Wildlife Podcast to discuss Nvidia. We discuss:(04:21) The AI Paradigm Shift and Nvidia's Role(07:28) Understanding Nvidia's Market Dominance(10:20) Competitive Landscape: Who's Challenging Nvidia?(13:27) The Importance of Nvidia's Culture and Innovation(16:39) The Role of TSMC in Nvidia's Success(19:24) Future Demand and Market Potential for AI(22:22) Conclusion: Nvidia's Position in the AI Landscape(35:03) The Accelerating Power of AI(37:04) Nvidia's Blackwell System and Market Demand(40:40) Long-Term Vision vs. Short-Term Goals(47:16) The Shift from CPUs to GPUs(50:05) Understanding Nvidia's Moat(54:19) Nvidia's Unique Culture and Work Ethic(58:15) Succession Planning and Future Risks(01:01:43) Potential Risks and Market CyclicalityListen to Wall Street Wildlife Podcast on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts:https://open.spotify.com/show/27AqyYq2a8KOwse0KyO8iz*****************************************************JOIN OUR FREE CHAT COMMUNITY:https://chitchatstocks.substack.com/ *********************************************************************Sign-up for a bond account atPublic.com/chitchatstocks A Bond Account is a self-directed brokerage account with Public Investing, member FINRA/SIPC. Deposits into this account are used to purchase 10 investment-grade and high-yield bonds. As of 9/26/24, the average, annualized yield to worst (YTW) across the Bond Account is greater than 6%. A bond’s yield is a function of its market price, which can fluctuate; therefore, a bond’s YTW is not “locked in” until the bond is purchased, and your yield at time of purchase may be different from the yield shown here. The “locked in” YTW is not guaranteed; you may receive less than the YTW of the bonds in the Bond Account if you sell any of the bonds before maturity or if the issuer defaults on the bond. Public Investing charges a markup on each bond trade. See ourFee Schedule. Bond Accounts are not recommendations of individual bonds or default allocations. The bonds in the Bond Account have not been selected based on your needs or risk profile. Seehttps://public.com/disclosures/bond-account to learn more.*********************************************************************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:⁠finchat.io/chitchat *********************************************************************Sign up for YellowBrick Investing to track the best investing pitches across the internet:joinyellowbrick.com/chitchat*********************************************************************Bluechippers Club is a tight-knit community of stock focused investors. Members share ideas, participate in weekly calls, and compete in portfolio competitions.To join, go to ⁠Blue Chippers and apply! Link:⁠https://bluechippersclub.com/*********************************************************************Disclosure: Chit Chat Stocks hosts and guests are not financial advisors, and nothing they say on this show is formal advice or a recommendation.

5 Helmi 1h 7min

The Investing Power Hour is live-streamed every Wednesday on the Chit Chat Stocks Podcast YouTube channel at 1:30 PM EST. This week we discussed:(03:26) DeepSeek and Its Implications(16:28) Earnings Season Insights(30:16) Market Predictions and Future Outlook(33:14) Bubble Watch: Market Trends and Anecdotes(38:56) Small Cap of the Week: Cakebox's Growth Potential(44:34) Stock Performance Insights: Ups and Downs(52:11) American Express Earnings and Economic Indicators(57:35) Celsius and Competitive Positioning in Energy Drinks(01:01:34) Equity Risk Premium: Caution in Current Markets*****************************************************JOIN OUR CHAT COMMUNITY:https://chitchatstocks.substack.com/ *********************************************************************Sign-up for a bond account atPublic.com/chitchatstocks A Bond Account is a self-directed brokerage account with Public Investing, member FINRA/SIPC. Deposits into this account are used to purchase 10 investment-grade and high-yield bonds. The 6.9% yield is the average annualized yield to maturity (YTM) across all ten bonds in the Bond Account, before fees, as of 8/28/2024. A bond’s yield is a function of its market price, which can fluctuate; therefore a bond’s YTM is “locked in” when the bond is purchased. Your yield at time of purchase may be different from the yield shown here. The “locked in” YTM is not guaranteed; you may receive less than the YTM of the bonds in the Bond Account if you sell any of the bonds before maturity, or if the issuer calls or defaults on the bond. Public Investing charges a markup on each bond trade. See our Fee Schedule. Bond Accounts are not recommendations of individual bonds or default allocations. The bonds in the Bond Account have not been selected based on your needs or risk profile. You should evaluate each bond before investing in a Bond Account.  The bonds in your Bond Account will not be rebalanced and allocations will not be updated, except for Corporate Actions.Fractional Bonds also carry additional risks including that they are only available on Public and cannot be transferred to other brokerages. Read more about the risks associated with fixed income and fractional bonds. See Bond Account Disclosures to learn more.*********************************************************************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 *********************************************************************Sign up for YellowBrick Investing to track the best investing pitches across the internet:joinyellowbrick.com/chitchat*********************************************************************Bluechippers Club is a tight-knit community of stock focused investors. Members share ideas, participate in weekly calls, and compete in portfolio competitions.To join, go to ⁠Blue Chippers and apply! Link:⁠https://bluechippersclub.com/*********************************************************************Disclosure: Chit Chat Stocks hosts and guests are not financial advisors, and nothing they say on this show is formal advice or a recommendation.

2 Helmi 1h 6min