The New Nifty Fifty; Texas Instruments Activist; Jaime Dimon "No Buybacks" (COST, CMG, JPM, CHWY)
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 Dynamics (32:51) Insights into Kingsway Financial Services and Salesforce: Financial Performance and Market Dynamics (33:52) Navigating Investment Strategies and Market Trends (38:52) The Impact of Activist Investors on Company Decisions (41:36) Exploring Company Acquisitions and the Semiconductor Industry (42:10) Bitcoin Adoption and E-commerce Profitability (57:31) Recommended Reading for Investors ***************************************************** 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.
2 Juni 20241h 5min
Portfolio Rankings: What Stocks Are We Buying and Selling?
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 advantages, and potential risks of each company. They also discuss their concerns about management and the importance of trusting the management team. (03:44) Ranking Portfolios and Holdings (07:49) Nelnet: Diversified Holding Company (15:48) Coupang: Leading E-commerce Company in South Korea (29:58) Harbor Diversified: Potential for Big Upside (37:48) IAC: Discounted Valuation and Management Concerns (41:41) Analyzing Ally Financial (45:51) Discussing Match Group (53:38) Exploring Nintendo's Potential (57:51) Undervalued Stock: Portillo's (01:01:18) Top-Ranked Stock: Philip Morris International (01:05:03) The Potential of Visa ***************************************************** 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.
29 Maj 20241h 11min
Dutch Bros vs. Starbucks; Red Lobster Bankruptcy; Retail Consumer Recession? (ULTA, LULU + More)
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 vs. Starbucks: A Competitor Analysis (52:21) eDreams Subscription Service and Ryanair's Response (57:26) The Rabbit AI Scam and the Importance of Caution (01:00:22) Transparency in the Markets and Investor Awareness ***************************************************** 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.
26 Maj 20241h 7min
Why Ryan Is Buying This European Fintech Disruptor (WISE Stock Report)
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 Payments Network (37:01) Customer Growth and Revenue Growth (39:57) Gross Margins and Cost Structure (43:49) Management and Proxy (47:12) Share Structure (52:23) Valuation (57:51) Competition and Risks (01:03:36) Advantages of Wise's Business Model (01:07:36) Final Thoughts and Buying Decision ***************************************************** 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.
22 Maj 20241h 10min
Roaring Kitty is BACK (maybe?); Executive Turmoil At Boston Omaha; Is Google Winning The AI War? (BOC, GOOG)
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 Allocations (32:05) Cautionary Signals in a Frothy Market (36:06) Updates in the AI Space: OpenAI and Google (43:53) Identifying Opportunities: Home Builders and Banks (50:13) Exploring Small-Cap Value Stocks (52:57) Investing Unscripted: Insights and Resources (58:37) Closing Thoughts and Q&A CHECK OUT INVESTING UNSCRIPTED: https://open.spotify.com/show/7mbqwY9bh2JeNAOi7rBDRo ***************************************************** 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.
19 Maj 20241h 6min
Can This Restaurant Stock Deliver Returns Like Chipotle? (Portillo's Stock Report, Ticker: PTLO)
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 capital - Is the stock cheap? - Do we trust management and gripes about private equity owners - Is Brett buying shares for his portfolio? ***************************************************** 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.
15 Maj 20241h 7min
Is Tinder Dead? Big Tech Capex Boom; 10 Software Stocks That Are Finally Profitable
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 Alignment, and Market Potential Plus plenty more during a busy earnings season. ***************************************************** 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.
12 Maj 20241h 5min
Stanley Druckenmiller: The Investor That Beat Warren Buffett
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 (35:28) Summary of Druckenmiller's Investment Philosophy (36:59) Being Asset Agnostic: Learning About Different Asset Classes (40:19) Thinking in Probabilistic Scenarios and Waiting for a 'Fat Pitch' (45:20) Considering Future Potential and Not Just Current Earnings (48:05) Paying Attention to Geopolitical Events and Other Factors (53:51) Comparing Druckenmiller's Philosophy to Buffett's (01:02:41) Finding Your Own Investment Approach ***************************************************** 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.
8 Maj 20241h 11min
