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This Week in Intelligent InvestingEric Markowitz on How the World's Oldest and Most Resilient Businesses Stay AliveIn this episode, co-hosts Elliot Turner and John Mihaljevic welcome Eric Markowitz, partner and director of research at Nightview Capital. Eric discusses a broad range of topics, including his path in journalism and investing as well as his current research into how the world's oldest and most resilient businesses stay alive. Enjoy the conversation! Eric Markowitz is a partner and the Director of Research at investment firm Nightview Capital. A former investigative journalist, with bylines in The New Yorker, GQ, Fast Company, among other outlets, Eric is the author of The Nightcrawler newsletter. He also...2025-03-1059 min

This Week in Intelligent InvestingAlex Morris on His New Book, "Buffett and Munger Unscripted", and Disney $DISIn this episode, co-hosts Elliot Turner and John Mihaljevic welcome Alex Morris, founder of the TSOH Investment Research Service, a long-term focused equity research service. Alex discusses key takeaways from his new book, Buffett and Munger Unscripted: Three Decades of Investment and Business Insights from the Berkshire Hathaway Shareholder Meetings. Enjoy the conversation! Helpful links: Amazon book page TSOH Investment Research Alex Morris is the founder of the TSOH Investment Research Service, a long-term focused equity research service with 100% portfolio transparency. He earned his undergraduate degree and MBA from the University of Florida...2025-02-271h 18

This Week in Intelligent InvestingTom Morgan on Curiosity, the Brain, Energy, Love, Investing, and MoreIn this episode, co-hosts Elliot Turner and John Mihaljevic welcome Tom Morgan, founder of The Leading Edge, a network for personal evolution. Tom helps us understand the brain and how we think; where curiosity comes from and how it manifests; why love-organized systems are superior; and how these insights can make us better investors (though that's not necessarily the point!). Tom is a former Wall Street Managing Director (Bank of America, Merrill Lynch, Stifel and Consumer Edge). He holds a first class degree in philosophy, politics and economics from Oxford University. Enjoy the conversation! 2025-02-111h 17

This Week in Intelligent InvestingJon aka Borlaug: A Deep Dive on Life Sciences and BioprocessingIn this episode, co-hosts Elliot Turner and John Mihaljevic welcome Jon aka Borlaug for a deep dive on the life science space, covering the bioprocessors, CRO/CDMOs, and the diagnostics companies. Jon helps demystify this fascinating industry for generalists and offers sharp insights for specialists alike. We go in depth on why life science companies have suffered post-COVID and how better days await. Jon shares why bioprocessing is one of the best business models in the world. Stay until the end when he shares his favorite bioprocessing idea. For more on the space, follow Jon on Twitter h...2025-01-271h 21

This Week in Intelligent InvestingDoug O'Laughlin on the Semiconductor Industry Dynamics and OutlookIn this episode, co-hosts Elliot Turner and John Mihaljevic welcome Doug O'Laughlin, President of SemiAnalysis and founder of Fabricated Knowledge. Doug shares his wisdom on the state of the semiconductor industry, on topics like the key questions on how the industry is leading AI forward, the big winners of the AI race, an intriguing investment opportunity in the newest bottleneck for the industry, and the deep recession in the non-AI semi world. For related research and more see SemiAnalysis (https://semianalysis.com) and Fabricated Knowledge (https://www.fabricatedknowledge.com). Enjoy this conversation! 2025-01-221h 32

This Week in Intelligent InvestingGoogle's Antitrust Risks - Daniel Prather Lays Out Crossroads Capital's ThesisIn this episode, co-hosts Elliot Turner and John Mihaljevic welcome back special guest Daniel Prather, Director of Research at Crossroads Capital, to discuss Google's ongoing antitrust issues. For related research, see Crossroads Capital's Trust Busting Update and Google Breakup Risk Research. For additional insights, visit https://www.crossroadscap.io/insights Enjoy the conversation! The primary purpose of this podcast is to educate and inform. The views, information, or opinions expressed by hosts or guests are their own. Neither this show, nor any of its content should be construed as i...2024-12-1457 min

This Week in Intelligent InvestingSPECIAL: Simon Kold Discusses His Book, On the Hunt for Great CompaniesIn this special episode, John Mihaljevic welcomes Simon Kold, founder of Copenhagen-based Kold Investments and author of the newly released book, On the Hunt for Great Companies: An Investor’s Guide to Evaluating Business Quality and Durability. For more, visit https://www.simonkold.com Enjoy the conversation! The primary purpose of this podcast is to educate and inform. The views, information, or opinions expressed by hosts or guests are their own. Neither this show, nor any of its content should be construed as investment advice or as a recommendation to buy or...2024-11-2046 min

This Week in Intelligent InvestingDaniel Prather Unveils His Favorite Bargains in the UK Stock MarketIn this episode, co-hosts Elliot Turner and John Mihaljevic welcome special guest Daniel Prather, Director of Research at Crossroads Capital, to discuss investment opportunities in the UK stock market. Daniel shares the investment theses behind three of his favorite ideas. For additional insights, visit https://www.crossroadscap.io/insights Enjoy the conversation! The primary purpose of this podcast is to educate and inform. The views, information, or opinions expressed by hosts or guests are their own. Neither this show, nor any of its content should be construed as investment advice or a...2024-10-071h 15

This Week in Intelligent InvestingPhil Ordway Returns to Discuss the Equity Market Environment and OutlookIn this episode, co-hosts Elliot Turner and John Mihaljevic welcome former co-host Phil Ordway to discuss the current environment for equity investing and where returns might come from going forward. Enjoy the conversation! The primary purpose of this podcast is to educate and inform. The views, information, or opinions expressed by hosts or guests are their own. Neither this show, nor any of its content should be construed as investment advice or as a recommendation to buy or sell any particular security. Security specific information shared on this podcast should not be relied u...2024-10-021h 00

This Week in Intelligent InvestingBill Chen on Public Equity Investing in Real Estate (Part 4)In this episode, co-hosts Elliot Turner and John Mihaljevic welcome back special guest Bill Chen, founder and managing partner of Rhizome Partners, to discuss public equity investing in real estate. Bill addresses premortem failure analysis, management quality, and related topics. This conversation is part four of a multi-part series. Enjoy the conversation! The primary purpose of this podcast is to educate and inform. The views, information, or opinions expressed by hosts or guests are their own. Neither this show, nor any of its content should be construed as investment a...2024-07-1555 min

This Week in Intelligent InvestingBill Chen on Public Equity Investing in Real Estate (Part 3)In this episode, co-hosts Elliot Turner and John Mihaljevic welcome back special guest Bill Chen, founder and managing partner of Rhizome Partners, to discuss public equity investing in real estate. Bill explains how investors should think about the capital structure of REITs. He highlights Vornado Realty Trust as an example. This conversation is part three of a multi-part series. Enjoy the conversation! The primary purpose of this podcast is to educate and inform. The views, information, or opinions expressed by hosts or guests are their own. Neither this show, n...2024-06-171h 04

This Week in Intelligent InvestingBill Chen on Public Equity Investing in Real Estate (Part 2)In this episode, co-hosts Elliot Turner and John Mihaljevic welcome back special guest Bill Chen, founder and managing partner of Rhizome Partners, to discuss public equity investing in real estate. This conversation is part two of a multi-part series. Enjoy the conversation! The primary purpose of this podcast is to educate and inform. The views, information, or opinions expressed by hosts or guests are their own. Neither this show, nor any of its content should be construed as investment advice or as a recommendation to buy or sell any particular security. Security specific i...2024-06-011h 11

This Week in Intelligent InvestingBill Chen on Public Equity Investing in Real Estate (Part 1)In this episode, co-hosts Elliot Turner and John Mihaljevic welcome special guest Bill Chen, founder and managing partner of Rhizome Partners, to discuss public equity investing in real estate. Bill lays out the investment case for REITs from a long-term investor's perspective. Bill had presented his thesis on large-cap multifamily REITs at Best Ideas 2024, hosted by MOI Global. A replay is available at https://moiglobal.com/bill-chen-multifamily-reits-202401/ Enjoy the conversation! The primary purpose of this podcast is to educate and inform. The views, information, or opinions expressed by hosts or guests a...2024-05-201h 07

This Week in Intelligent InvestingChristopher Tsai on Investing in an Age of DisruptionIn this episode, co-hosts Elliot Turner and John Mihaljevic welcome special guest Christopher Tsai, President and Chief Investment Officer of Tsai Capital Corporation. The trio covers a range of topics, with particular focus on intelligent investing in an age of disruption. Christopher delivered a related talk at The Zurich Project 2023, hosted by MOI Global. An edited transcript of the talk is available at https://tsaicapital.com/investing-in-an-age-of-disruption.php Enjoy the conversation! The primary purpose of this podcast is to educate and inform. The views, information, or opinions expressed by hosts or g...2024-04-041h 49

This Week in Intelligent InvestingTWIII Podcast News, Retrospective, and OutlookIn this episode, co-hosts Phil Ordway, Elliot Turner, and John Mihaljevic share some podcast-related news of interest to our loyal listeners. Enjoy the conversation! The primary purpose of this podcast is to educate and inform. The views, information, or opinions expressed by hosts or guests are their own. Neither this show, nor any of its content should be construed as investment advice or as a recommendation to buy or sell any particular security. Security specific information shared on this podcast should not be relied upon as a basis for your own investment decisions...2024-02-1119 min

This Week in Intelligent InvestingRemembering Charlie Munger: Life and LegacyIn this episode, co-hosts Phil Ordway, Elliot Turner, and John Mihaljevic reflect on the life and legacy of Charlie Munger. Enjoy the conversation! The primary purpose of this podcast is to educate and inform. The views, information, or opinions expressed by hosts or guests are their own. Neither this show, nor any of its content should be construed as investment advice or as a recommendation to buy or sell any particular security. Security specific information shared on this podcast should not be relied upon as a basis for your own investment decisions -- b...2023-12-0244 min

This Week in Intelligent InvestingShrinking Timeframes and First-Order Thinking Since the Covid CrashIn this episode, co-hosts Elliot Turner, Phil Ordway, and John Mihaljevic discuss the apparently ever-shrinking timeframes of market participants and the first-order thinking in place since the covid crash. Enjoy the conversation! The primary purpose of this podcast is to educate and inform. The views, information, or opinions expressed by hosts or guests are their own. Neither this show, nor any of its content should be construed as investment advice or as a recommendation to buy or sell any particular security. Security specific information shared on this podcast should not be relied upon a...2023-11-1954 min

This Week in Intelligent InvestingThe Bond Market from a Value Investor’s PerspectiveIn this episode, co-hosts Phil Ordway, Elliot Turner, and John Mihaljevic discuss the bond market from a value investor's perspective. We examine the risk-reward of fixed income in the current market environment. Enjoy the conversation! The primary purpose of this podcast is to educate and inform. The views, information, or opinions expressed by hosts or guests are their own. Neither this show, nor any of its content should be construed as investment advice or as a recommendation to buy or sell any particular security. Security specific information shared on this podcast should not b...2023-11-0743 min

This Week in Intelligent InvestingConsumer Packaged Goods, GLP-1s, and Big Tech as the New StaplesIn this episode, co-hosts Elliot Turner, Phil Ordway, and John Mihaljevic discuss pricing and volume in the consumer packaged goods (CPG) sector, the impact of GLP-1 agonists, and whether big tech should be seen as the new staples. Enjoy the conversation! The primary purpose of this podcast is to educate and inform. The views, information, or opinions expressed by hosts or guests are their own. Neither this show, nor any of its content should be construed as investment advice or as a recommendation to buy or sell any particular security. Security specific information s...2023-10-1859 min

This Week in Intelligent InvestingValuation and Capital Allocation in Declining IndustriesIn this episode, co-hosts Phil Ordway, Elliot Turner, and John Mihaljevic discuss valuation and capital allocation in declining industries. Enjoy the conversation! The primary purpose of this podcast is to educate and inform. The views, information, or opinions expressed by hosts or guests are their own. Neither this show, nor any of its content should be construed as investment advice or as a recommendation to buy or sell any particular security. Security specific information shared on this podcast should not be relied upon as a basis for your own investment decisions -- be s...2023-10-0655 min

This Week in Intelligent InvestingSmall Caps at Multi-Decade Valuation Low vs. Large Caps: Opportunity or Trap?In this episode, co-hosts Elliot Turner, Phil Ordway, and John Mihaljevic discuss the small-cap versus large-cap dichotomy, as reflected by US small caps recently hitting a 22-year low versus large caps (measured as the ratio of the Russell 2000 to the Russell 1000). We debate whether the time has come to seek outperformance in small caps versus large caps. Enjoy the conversation! The primary purpose of this podcast is to educate and inform. The views, information, or opinions expressed by hosts or guests are their own. Neither this show, nor any of its content should b...2023-09-1852 min

This Week in Intelligent InvestingCommercial Real Estate and the Future of Offices: Opportunity for Contrarian Investors?In this episode, co-hosts Elliot Turner, Phil Ordway, and John Mihaljevic discuss commercial real estate and the future of offices. They debate whether commercial real estate offers an opportunity for contrarian investors. Enjoy the conversation! The primary purpose of this podcast is to educate and inform. The views, information, or opinions expressed by hosts or guests are their own. Neither this show, nor any of its content should be construed as investment advice or as a recommendation to buy or sell any particular security. Security specific information shared on this podcast should not b...2023-05-2748 min

This Week in Intelligent InvestingTakeaways and Lessons from the Berkshire Hathaway Annual Meeting 2023In this episode, co-hosts Phil Ordway, Elliot Turner, and John Mihaljevic discuss takeaways and lessons from the Berkshire Hathaway Annual Meeting 2023. Phil kicks off the episode with a personal recap of his trip to Omaha. Enjoy the conversation! The primary purpose of this podcast is to educate and inform. The views, information, or opinions expressed by hosts or guests are their own. Neither this show, nor any of its content should be construed as investment advice or as a recommendation to buy or sell any particular security. Security specific information shared on this p...2023-05-1452 min

This Week in Intelligent InvestingThe Lagging Performance of Small-Caps: An Opportunity for Investors?In this episode, co-hosts Elliot Turner, Phil Ordway, and John Mihaljevic discuss the small-cap opportunity following a period of underperformance of small-cap versus large-cap stocks. Enjoy the conversation! The primary purpose of this podcast is to educate and inform. The views, information, or opinions expressed by hosts or guests are their own. Neither this show, nor any of its content should be construed as investment advice or as a recommendation to buy or sell any particular security. Security specific information shared on this podcast should not be relied upon as a basis for your own...2023-05-0157 min

This Week in Intelligent InvestingOverconfidence, Under-Reaction, and Warren Buffett’s InvestmentsIn this episode, co-hosts Phil Ordway, Elliot Turner, and John Mihaljevic discuss the research paper, "Overconfidence, Under-Reaction, and Warren Buffett's Investments", by John S. Hughes, Jing Liu, and Mingshan Zhang. The paper is available at https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=1635061 Enjoy the conversation! The primary purpose of this podcast is to educate and inform. The views, information, or opinions expressed by hosts or guests are their own. Neither this show, nor any of its content should be construed as investment advice or as a recommendation to buy o...2023-04-1554 min

This Week in Intelligent InvestingTurmoil in the Global Banking System: Causes, Remedies, OpportunitiesIn this episode, co-hosts Phil Ordway, Elliot Turner, and John Mihaljevic discuss the turmoil in the global banking system, delving into causes, remedies, and opportunities for intelligent investors. Enjoy the conversation! The primary purpose of this podcast is to educate and inform. The views, information, or opinions expressed by hosts or guests are their own. Neither this show, nor any of its content should be construed as investment advice or as a recommendation to buy or sell any particular security. Security specific information shared on this podcast should not be relied upon as a...2023-03-251h 22

This Week in Intelligent InvestingThe End of TINA -- Does ”There Is No Alternative” to Equities Still Apply?In this episode, co-hosts Phil Ordway, Elliot Turner, and John Mihaljevic discuss the end of TINA ("there is no alternative" to equities) and how investors should think about protecting and growing wealth in a treacherous environment. Enjoy the conversation! The primary purpose of this podcast is to educate and inform. The views, information, or opinions expressed by hosts or guests are their own. Neither this show, nor any of its content should be construed as investment advice or as a recommendation to buy or sell any particular security. Security specific information shared on t...2023-03-1253 min

This Week in Intelligent InvestingThinking About Artificial Intelligence and Its Implications for InvestorsIn this episode, co-hosts Elliot Turner, Phil Ordway, and John Mihaljevic discuss artificial intelligence, its capabilities and shortcomings, related trends, and implications for investors. Enjoy the conversation! The primary purpose of this podcast is to educate and inform. The views, information, or opinions expressed by hosts or guests are their own. Neither this show, nor any of its content should be construed as investment advice or as a recommendation to buy or sell any particular security. Security specific information shared on this podcast should not be relied upon as a basis for your o...2023-02-2648 min

This Week in Intelligent InvestingBed Bath & Beyond and the Fleecing of the American Retail InvestorIn this episode, co-hosts Phil Ordway, Elliot Turner, and John Mihaljevic discuss the Bed Bath & Beyond saga and draw analogies to past case studies, including DryShips and Hertz. Enjoy the conversation! The primary purpose of this podcast is to educate and inform. The views, information, or opinions expressed by hosts or guests are their own. Neither this show, nor any of its content should be construed as investment advice or as a recommendation to buy or sell any particular security. Security specific information shared on this podcast should not be relied upon as a...2023-02-1951 min

This Week in Intelligent InvestingThe Opportunity in Beaten-Down, Money-Losing Growth BusinessesIn this episode, co-hosts Elliot Turner, Phil Ordway, and John Mihaljevic discuss long-term investment opportunities among fast-growing but money-losing companies whose stock prices have declined precipitously over the past year. Enjoy the conversation! The primary purpose of this podcast is to educate and inform. The views, information, or opinions expressed by hosts or guests are their own. Neither this show, nor any of its content should be construed as investment advice or as a recommendation to buy or sell any particular security. Security specific information shared on this podcast should not be relied u...2023-01-2958 min

This Week in Intelligent InvestingPrivate Equity and the Game of ”Volatility Laundering”In this episode, co-hosts Phil Ordway, Elliot Turner, and John Mihaljevic discuss the private equity asset class and the dangerous game of "volatility laundering", a concept popularized by Cliff Asness. Enjoy the conversation! The primary purpose of this podcast is to educate and inform. The views, information, or opinions expressed by hosts or guests are their own. Neither this show, nor any of its content should be construed as investment advice or as a recommendation to buy or sell any particular security. Security specific information shared on this podcast should not be relied u...2023-01-1549 min

This Week in Intelligent InvestingYear in Review: Why 2022 Was a Year to Remember and Possibly a Turning PointIn this episode, co-hosts Phil Ordway, Elliot Turner, and John Mihaljevic discuss some of the "highlights" of 2022, why it was a year to remember, and why it may have been a turning point for investors. Enjoy the conversation! The primary purpose of this podcast is to educate and inform. The views, information, or opinions expressed by hosts or guests are their own. Neither this show, nor any of its content should be construed as investment advice or as a recommendation to buy or sell any particular security. Security specific information shared on this p...2022-12-1854 min

This Week in Intelligent InvestingHow to Invest When You Like the Business But Not Necessarily the Management TeamIn this episode, co-hosts Elliot Turner, Phil Ordway, and John Mihaljevic discuss a type of situation often encountered by investors -- when you like a company's business model and prospects but do not agree with management's strategy or capital allocation policies. Enjoy the conversation! The primary purpose of this podcast is to educate and inform. The views, information, or opinions expressed by hosts or guests are their own. Neither this show, nor any of its content should be construed as investment advice or as a recommendation to buy or sell any particular security. S...2022-12-0448 min

This Week in Intelligent InvestingReflecting on the FTX Debacle and the Factors That Made It PossibleIn this episode, co-hosts Phil Ordway, Elliot Turner, and John Mihaljevic discuss the FTX debacle and the factors that made such an epic disaster not only possible but perhaps likely. Enjoy the conversation! The primary purpose of this podcast is to educate and inform. The views, information, or opinions expressed by hosts or guests are their own. Neither this show, nor any of its content should be construed as investment advice or as a recommendation to buy or sell any particular security. Security specific information shared on this podcast should not be relied u...2022-11-2052 min

This Week in Intelligent InvestingThe Capacity to Suffer, How It Applies in Practice, and the Case of MetaIn this episode, co-hosts Elliot Turner, Phil Ordway, and John Mihaljevic discuss the Tom Russo-championed concept of "the capacity to suffer", how to apply it in practice, and to what extent it can be used to think about the recent woes at Meta Platforms. Enjoy the conversation! The primary purpose of this podcast is to educate and inform. The views, information, or opinions expressed by hosts or guests are their own. Neither this show, nor any of its content should be construed as investment advice or as a recommendation to buy or sell a...2022-11-0640 min

This Week in Intelligent InvestingDavid Einhorn on Value Investing: Will It Ever Come Back?In this episode, co-hosts Elliot Turner, Phil Ordway, and John Mihaljevic discuss David Einhorn's recent comments on value investing, which are available at https://youtu.be/ERa_d7PpbYU?t=31 Enjoy the conversation! The primary purpose of this podcast is to educate and inform. The views, information, or opinions expressed by hosts or guests are their own. Neither this show, nor any of its content should be construed as investment advice or as a recommendation to buy or sell any particular security. Security specific information shared on this podcast should not be relied u...2022-10-2247 min

This Week in Intelligent InvestingReflections on Buffett’s Famous Essay, ”How Inflation Swindles the Equity Investor”In this episode, co-hosts Phil Ordway, Elliot Turner, and John Mihaljevic discuss Warren Buffett's famous 1977 essay, "How Inflation Swindles the Equity Investor". The co-hosts examine equity investing in the context of an inflationary environment. Enjoy the conversation! The primary purpose of this podcast is to educate and inform. The views, information, or opinions expressed by hosts or guests are their own. Neither this show, nor any of its content should be construed as investment advice or as a recommendation to buy or sell any particular security. Security specific information shared on this podcast s...2022-10-0954 min

This Week in Intelligent InvestingThe Challenge and Risks of Managing Inventory in Light of COVID-Related Demand SwingsIn this episode, co-hosts Phil Ordway, Elliot Turner, and John Mihaljevic discuss the challenges some companies have experienced managing their inventory levels in light of COVID-related demand swings. In particular, the hosts reflect on a Wall Street Journal article about Scotts Miracle-Gro (NYSE: SMG). They also touch on the challenges faced by Peloton (Nasdaq: PTON). Enjoy the conversation! The primary purpose of this podcast is to educate and inform. The views, information, or opinions expressed by hosts or guests are their own. Neither this show, nor any of its content should be construed a...2022-09-2446 min

This Week in Intelligent InvestingThe Cyclicality of Malthusianism, and Related Investment ImplicationsIn this episode, co-hosts Elliot Turner, Phil Ordway, and John Mihaljevic discuss the cyclicality of Malthusianism, and related investment implications. "Malthusianism is the idea that population growth is potentially exponential while the growth of the food supply or other resources is linear, which eventually reduces living standards to the point of triggering a population die off." (source: Wikipedia) Enjoy the conversation! The primary purpose of this podcast is to educate and inform. The views, information, or opinions expressed by hosts or guests are their own. Neither this show, nor any of i...2022-09-1137 min

This Week in Intelligent InvestingThe Futility of Recession Forecasting as Part of an Investment ProcessIn this episode, co-hosts Phil Ordway, Elliot Turner, and John Mihaljevic discuss the futility of recession forecasting as a way of informing investment and portfolio management decisions. Enjoy the conversation! The primary purpose of this podcast is to educate and inform. The views, information, or opinions expressed by hosts or guests are their own. Neither this show, nor any of its content should be construed as investment advice or as a recommendation to buy or sell any particular security. Security specific information shared on this podcast should not be relied upon as a b...2022-07-1045 min

This Week in Intelligent InvestingSPECIAL: Vitaliy Katsenelson on the Stoic ”Operating System”, Painful Experiences in InvestingIn this special episode we are joined by Vitaliy Katsenelon, CIO of Denver-based value investing firm IMA and author of Soul In the Game. In this wide-ranging conversation we discuss what inspired Vitaliy to write the book, the Stoic "operating system for life," painful experiences in investing, and how to think and debate like a scientist. Enjoy the conversation! The primary purpose of this podcast is to educate and inform. The views, information, or opinions expressed by hosts or guests are their own. Neither this show, nor any of its content should be c...2022-07-031h 01

This Week in Intelligent InvestingThe Evolution of Financial Distress | Investor Fatigue and Mental ExhaustionIn this episode, co-hosts Phil Ordway, Elliot Turner, and John Mihaljevic discuss (1) how the likelihood of financial distress has evolved since the financial crisis of 2008, and (2) the mental exhaustion and fatigue many investors feel as a result of the experience of the past few years. Enjoy the conversation! The primary purpose of this podcast is to educate and inform. The views, information, or opinions expressed by hosts or guests are their own. Neither this show, nor any of its content should be construed as investment advice or as a recommendation to buy or s...2022-06-1847 min

This Week in Intelligent InvestingMichael Mauboussin’s ”Man Overboard Moment” and Sector RotationIn this episode, co-hosts Phil Ordway, Elliot Turner, and John Mihaljevic discuss the "man overboard moment" Michael Mauboussin wrote about in a 2015 white paper entitled, "Managing the Man Overboard Moment." We also talk about the concept of "sector rotation." Enjoy the conversation! The primary purpose of this podcast is to educate and inform. The views, information, or opinions expressed by hosts or guests are their own. Neither this show, nor any of its content should be construed as investment advice or as a recommendation to buy or sell any particular security. Security specific i...2022-06-0544 min

This Week in Intelligent InvestingPost-COVID Growth Curves of Growth CompaniesIn this episode, co-hosts Elliot Turner, Phil Ordway, and John Mihaljevic discuss post-COVID growth curves of fast-growing businesses. For background, see the Q1 letter of RGA Investment Advisors at https://www.rgaia.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Q122-Investment-Commentary-.pdf Enjoy the conversation! The primary purpose of this podcast is to educate and inform. The views, information, or opinions expressed by hosts or guests are their own. Neither this show, nor any of its content should be construed as investment advice or as a recommendation to buy or sell any particular security. Security specific information s...2022-05-2246 min

This Week in Intelligent InvestingSPECIAL: Mary Childs on Her Book, The Bond King: How One Man Made a Market, Built an Empire, and Lost It AllIn this special episode, co-host Phil Ordway speaks with Mary Childs, author of The Bond King: How One Man Made a Market, Built an Empire, and Lost It All. About the Guest: Mary Childs is a co-host of NPR's Planet Money podcast. Before joining the team in 2019, she was a senior reporter at Barron's magazine, where she covered the alternatives industry, the bond market and capitalism. Before that, she worked at the Financial Times and Bloomberg News. She's written about the pioneering of new asset classes like time, billionaire's proposals to solve inequality and diversity...2022-05-1742 min

This Week in Intelligent InvestingReflecting on the Buffett & Munger Show at the Berkshire Hathaway Annual MeetingIn this episode, co-hosts Phil Ordway, Elliot Turner, and John Mihaljevic discuss impressions and takeaways from the Q&A session with Warren Buffett and Charlie Munger at the Berkshire Hathaway Annual Meeting 2022. Enjoy the conversation! The primary purpose of this podcast is to educate and inform. The views, information, or opinions expressed by hosts or guests are their own. Neither this show, nor any of its content should be construed as investment advice or as a recommendation to buy or sell any particular security. Security specific information shared on this podcast should not b...2022-05-0846 min

This Week in Intelligent InvestingTwitter, Berkshire Hathaway, and Corporate GovernanceIn this episode, co-hosts Elliot Turner, Phil Ordway, and John Mihaljevic discuss timely issues in corporate governance, including the pending sale of Twitter to Elon Musk and proposals at the Berkshire Hathaway annual meeting. Enjoy the conversation! The primary purpose of this podcast is to educate and inform. The views, information, or opinions expressed by hosts or guests are their own. Neither this show, nor any of its content should be construed as investment advice or as a recommendation to buy or sell any particular security. Security specific information shared on this podcast s...2022-05-0153 min

This Week in Intelligent InvestingPricing vs. Valuation and Companies in Transition | When ”Safety” Is Not CheapIn this episode, co-hosts Phil Ordway, Elliot Turner, and John Mihaljevic discuss pricing versus valuation, especially in the context of "transition" companies, such as Netflix. We also talk about the implications of so-called safe equities trading at high multiples. Enjoy the conversation! The primary purpose of this podcast is to educate and inform. The views, information, or opinions expressed by hosts or guests are their own. Neither this show, nor any of its content should be construed as investment advice or as a recommendation to buy or sell any particular security. Security specific i...2022-04-2451 min

This Week in Intelligent InvestingA Discussion of Energy: Opportunities and Challenges Facing InvestorsIn this episode, co-hosts Elliot Turner, Phil Ordway, and John Mihaljevic discuss the energy sector as a source of opportunities and challenges for intelligent investing. Enjoy the conversation! The primary purpose of this podcast is to educate and inform. The views, information, or opinions expressed by hosts or guests are their own. Neither this show, nor any of its content should be construed as investment advice or as a recommendation to buy or sell any particular security. Security specific information shared on this podcast should not be relied upon as a basis for y...2022-04-1045 min

This Week in Intelligent InvestingInvesting in Housing and Homebuilders: A Discussion of Sector DynamicsIn this episode, co-hosts Phil Ordway, Elliot Turner, and John Mihaljevic discuss intelligent investing in housing and homebuilders. We focus on the sector dynamics, without giving specific investment recommendations. Enjoy the conversation! The primary purpose of this podcast is to educate and inform. The views, information, or opinions expressed by hosts or guests are their own. Neither this show, nor any of its content should be construed as investment advice or as a recommendation to buy or sell any particular security. Security specific information shared on this podcast should not be relied upon a...2022-04-0346 min

This Week in Intelligent InvestingSPECIAL: Max Frumes on His Book, The Caesars Palace Coup: How a Billionaire Brawl Over the Famous Casino Exposed the Power and Greed of Wall StreetIn this special episode, co-hosts Phil Ordway, Elliot Turner, and John Mihaljevic speak with Max Frumes, co-author of The Caesars Palace Coup: How a Billionaire Brawl Over the Famous Casino Exposed the Power and Greed of Wall Street. About the Guest: Max Frumes leads a news team at Fitch Solutions covering corporate debt and restructuring. He previously was the founding editor of a leading publication covering corporate bankruptcy, and before that reported for S&P’s Leveraged Commentary & Data and The Deal. Frumes received his undergraduate degree from the University of California, Berkeley, and an MS...2022-03-2750 min

This Week in Intelligent InvestingSPECIAL: Roger Lowenstein on Ways and Means: Lincoln and His Cabinet and the Financing of the Civil WarIn this special episode, TWIII co-host Phil Ordway welcomes Roger Lowenstein, author of the newly published book, Ways and Means: Lincoln and His Cabinet and the Financing of the Civil War. About the Guest: Roger Lowenstein reported for The Wall Street Journal for more than a decade. His work has appeared in The Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg, The New York Times, the Washington Post, Fortune, Atlantic, the New York Review of Books, and other publications. His books include the NYT bestsellers Buffett, When Genius Failed, and The End of Wall Street, and the critically acclaimed...2022-03-2039 min

This Week in Intelligent InvestingWhen Markets Trade on Headlines Rather Than Value | ”Safe” Assets Amidst the ChaosIn this episode, co-hosts Elliot Turner, Phil Ordway, and John Mihaljevic discuss (i) times when markets trade on headlines rather than value; and (ii) "safe" assets amidst all the chaos in the world. Enjoy the conversation! The primary purpose of this podcast is to educate and inform. The views, information, or opinions expressed by hosts or guests are their own. Neither this show, nor any of its content should be construed as investment advice or as a recommendation to buy or sell any particular security. Security specific information shared on this podcast should n...2022-03-0654 min

This Week in Intelligent InvestingSPECIAL: Mario Cibelli on the New Reality for Public Small-/Mid-Cap Growth CompaniesIn this special episode, Mario Cibelli joins us to talk about the "rapidly forming new reality for public small/mid growth companies," the steps companies can take to adapt to this new normal, and how portfolio managers should think about diversification and turnover. About the Guest: Mario D. Cibelli is the General Partner of Marathon Partners L.P., an Investment Partnership focused on less efficient areas of the marketplace. The partnership follows sectors such as spin-offs, orphan IPOs, reverse mergers, rights offerings, re-caps, limited ‘float’ securities, bankruptcies, post bankruptcies, partnership securities, mutual owned conversions, small capi...2022-02-271h 01

This Week in Intelligent InvestingWhy Executive Compensation Matters | Covid Winners and Losers, and How the Market ThinksIn this episode, co-hosts Phil Ordway, Elliot Turner, and John Mihaljevic discuss (i) executive compensation, and why the details should matter to long-term investors; and (ii) Covid winners and losers: were the winners really the losers, and vice versa? Enjoy the conversation! The primary purpose of this podcast is to educate and inform. The views, information, or opinions expressed by hosts or guests are their own. Neither this show, nor any of its content should be construed as investment advice or as a recommendation to buy or sell any particular security. Security specific i...2022-02-201h 01

This Week in Intelligent InvestingSPECIAL: Adam J. Schwartz on Designing a Business to Fit Your Investment ApproachIn this special episode, co-hosts Phil Ordway and John Mihaljevic speak with Adam J. Schwartz, Chief Investment Officer of Black Bear Value Partners, about the challenge and opportunity of designing an investment business that is most congruent with the manager's investment philosophy. About the Guest: Adam J. Schwartz manages Black Bear Value Partners. He has nearly two decades of buy-side investment experience in a variety of themes including equities, structured products, corporate credit and capital structure arbitrage. Prior to founding the Investment Manager, Adam served as a Director and senior member of the investment team...2022-02-1356 min

This Week in Intelligent InvestingThe Mistake of Not Selling Soon Enough | Reading for Purpose and the Importance of JournalismIn this episode, co-hosts Elliot Turner, Phil Ordway, and John Mihaljevic discuss (i) "overstaying one's welcome" as an investor, or how to think about selling vs. holding; and (ii) reading for purpose and the importance of journalism. Enjoy the conversation! The primary purpose of this podcast is to educate and inform. The views, information, or opinions expressed by hosts or guests are their own. Neither this show, nor any of its content should be construed as investment advice or as a recommendation to buy or sell any particular security. Security specific information shared o...2022-02-0657 min

This Week in Intelligent InvestingThe Inflation Debate | Investing in Unprofitable CompaniesIn this episode, co-hosts Elliot Turner, Phil Ordway, and John Mihaljevic discuss (i) the inflation debate, and whether the word "transitory" still has relevance; and (ii) investing in unprofitable companies. Enjoy the conversation! The primary purpose of this podcast is to educate and inform. The views, information, or opinions expressed by hosts or guests are their own. Neither this show, nor any of its content should be construed as investment advice or as a recommendation to buy or sell any particular security. Security specific information shared on this podcast should not be relied u...2022-01-2354 min

This Week in Intelligent InvestingInvesting and Life Lessons from Lou Simpson | Lumpy 15 Percent ＞ Smooth 12 PercentIn this episode, co-hosts Phil Ordway, Elliot Turner, and John Mihaljevic discuss (i) investing and life lessons learned from the late Lou Simpson; and (ii) Buffett's quote, “Charlie (Munger) and I would much rather earn a lumpy 15 percent over time than a smooth 12 percent.” Enjoy the conversation! The primary purpose of this podcast is to educate and inform. The views, information, or opinions expressed by hosts or guests are their own. Neither this show, nor any of its content should be construed as investment advice or as a recommendation to buy or sell any p...2022-01-1647 min

This Week in Intelligent InvestingDisparity of Large-Cap vs. Small-/Mid-Cap Valuations | Peter Bernstein on Bubbles and SurvivalIn this episode, co-hosts Elliot Turner, Phil Ordway, and John Mihaljevic discuss (i) the historically high disparity between large-cap vs. small-/mid-cap valuation; and (ii) Peter Bernstein on survival and the avoidance of disaster, as well as managing through bubbles. Enjoy the conversation! The primary purpose of this podcast is to educate and inform. The views, information, or opinions expressed by hosts or guests are their own. Neither this show, nor any of its content should be construed as investment advice or as a recommendation to buy or sell any particular security. Security s...2022-01-0943 min

This Week in Intelligent InvestingSPECIAL: Michael Mauboussin and Saurabh Madaan on Expectations InvestingSaurabh Madaan, Managing Member of Manveen Asset Management, and Michael Mauboussin, Head of Consilient Research at Counterpoint Global, Morgan Stanley Investment Management, joined members for a fireside chat at Latticework on December 15, 2021. Saurabh and Michael explored the topic, “Expectations Investing as Applied to Growth Businesses”. Michael is co-author with Al Rappaport of the revised and updated edition of Expectations Investing: Reading Stock Prices for Better Returns. The primary purpose of this podcast is to educate and inform. The views, information, or opinions expressed by hosts or guests are their own. Neither this show, nor an...2022-01-041h 06

This Week in Intelligent InvestingSuperforecasting and the Good Judgment Open | Biggest Lessons of the Year 2021In this episode, co-hosts Phil Ordway, Elliot Turner, and John Mihaljevic discuss (i) superforecasting and the Good Judgment Open; and (ii) the biggest lessons of the year 2021. Enjoy the conversation! The primary purpose of this podcast is to educate and inform. The views, information, or opinions expressed by hosts or guests are their own. Neither this show, nor any of its content should be construed as investment advice or as a recommendation to buy or sell any particular security. Security specific information shared on this podcast should not be relied upon as a b...2021-12-1953 min

This Week in Intelligent InvestingMichael Mauboussin‘s Expectations Investing | The Right Amount of LyingIn this episode, co-hosts Elliot Turner, Phil Ordway, and John Mihaljevic discuss (i) the new edition of Michael Mauboussin's book, Expectations Investing; and (ii) the "right" amount of lying -- prompted by Rohit Krishnan's essay, "How Much Should You Lie?" Enjoy the conversation! The primary purpose of this podcast is to educate and inform. The views, information, or opinions expressed by hosts or guests are their own. Neither this show, nor any of its content should be construed as investment advice or as a recommendation to buy or sell any particular security. Security s...2021-12-1255 min

This Week in Intelligent InvestingThe Future of Brands and Brand Value | Leadership Change at TwitterIn this episode, co-hosts Phil Ordway, Elliot Turner, and John Mihaljevic discuss (i) the future of brands, and how to think about brand value; and (ii) leadership change at Twitter, with Parag Agrawal becoming CEO. Enjoy the conversation! The primary purpose of this podcast is to educate and inform. The views, information, or opinions expressed by hosts or guests are their own. Neither this show, nor any of its content should be construed as investment advice or as a recommendation to buy or sell any particular security. Security specific information shared on this p...2021-12-051h 00

This Week in Intelligent InvestingChallenges of Forecasting in Business and Investing | Zillow‘s Retreat From iBuyingIn this episode, co-hosts Elliot Turner, Phil Ordway, and John Mihaljevic discuss (i) the challenges of forecasting, faced by businesses and investors alike; and (ii) thoughts on Zillow's retreat from ibuying. Enjoy the conversation! The primary purpose of this podcast is to educate and inform. The views, information, or opinions expressed by hosts or guests are their own. Neither this show, nor any of its content should be construed as investment advice or as a recommendation to buy or sell any particular security. Security specific information shared on this podcast should not be r...2021-11-2154 min

This Week in Intelligent InvestingGE and the Deconglomeration Push | Kasparov Principle as Applied to InvestingIn this episode, co-hosts Phil Ordway, Elliot Turner, and John Mihaljevic discuss (i) the pending breakup of GE and whether it signifies the "end of conglomerates"; and (ii) the "Kasparov Principle" as applied to investing. Enjoy the conversation! The primary purpose of this podcast is to educate and inform. The views, information, or opinions expressed by hosts or guests are their own. Neither this show, nor any of its content should be construed as investment advice or as a recommendation to buy or sell any particular security. Security specific information shared on this p...2021-11-1453 min

This Week in Intelligent InvestingGame Theory Dynamics in Consolidating Industries | Companies with Internal Investment FunctionIn this episode, co-hosts Elliot Turner, Phil Ordway, and John Mihaljevic discuss (i) game theory in consolidating industries, and how it fits into investment strategy; and (ii) companies with an internal investment function, and whether more companies should pursue it. Enjoy the conversation! The primary purpose of this podcast is to educate and inform. The views, information, or opinions expressed by hosts or guests are their own. Neither this show, nor any of its content should be construed as investment advice or as a recommendation to buy or sell any particular security. Security s...2021-11-0753 min

This Week in Intelligent InvestingUsing Macro Data in the Investment Process | An Area Ripe for Great Investment IdeasIn this episode, co-hosts Phil Ordway, Elliot Turner, and John Mihaljevic discuss (i) using macro data in the investment process -- specifically, the one source of macro data Phil uses regularly; and (ii) an area ripe for interesting investment ideas: companies whose product or service is important to the customer but represents a small portion of the customer's total cost. Enjoy the conversation! The primary purpose of this podcast is to educate and inform. The views, information, or opinions expressed by hosts or guests are their own. Neither this show, nor any of i...2021-10-3144 min

This Week in Intelligent InvestingPositioning for Longevity in the Investment World | End of Decades-Long Bull Market in Bonds?In this episode, co-hosts Elliot Turner, Phil Ordway, and John Mihaljevic discuss (i) positioning for longevity in the investment world; and (ii) whether we are near the end of the decades-long bull market in bonds. Enjoy the conversation! About the Co-Hosts: Elliot Turner is a co-founder and Managing Partner, CIO at RGA Investment Advisors, LLC. RGA Investment Advisors runs a long-term, low turnover, growth at a reasonable price investment strategy seeking out global opportunities. Elliot focuses on discovering and analyzing long-term, high quality investment opportunities and strategic portfolio management. Prior to j...2021-10-2455 min

This Week in Intelligent InvestingDavid Spiegelhalter on Risk and the Use (and Misuse) of Statistics | Suprising Market InternalsIn this episode, co-hosts Phil Ordway, Elliot Turner, and John Mihaljevic discuss (i) an interview with Sir David Spiegelhalter on risk and the use (and misuse) of statistics, published in the Financial Times on April 16, 2021; and (ii) a table from Morgan Stanley, showing that more than 90% of stocks have declined more than 10% from their YTD highs (>30% for Nasdaq and Russell 2000 stocks) even as the market indices remain only a few percentage points off their highs. Enjoy the conversation! About the Co-Hosts: Elliot Turner is a co-founder and Managing Partner, CIO at R...2021-10-1650 min

This Week in Intelligent InvestingDuration, Terminal Value, and FOMO | Great Investing Texts to Re-Read OftenIn this episode, co-hosts Elliot Turner, Phil Ordway, and John Mihaljevic discuss (i) duration, terminal value, and the "fear of mission out"; and (ii) investing articles and texts that belong in every investor's "re-read" folder. Enjoy the conversation! About the Co-Hosts: Elliot Turner is a co-founder and Managing Partner, CIO at RGA Investment Advisors, LLC. RGA Investment Advisors runs a long-term, low turnover, growth at a reasonable price investment strategy seeking out global opportunities. Elliot focuses on discovering and analyzing long-term, high quality investment opportunities and strategic portfolio management. Prior to j...2021-10-1051 min

This Week in Intelligent InvestingSpecial: How the World‘s Greatest Investors Win, with William Green and Phil OrdwayIn this special episode, co-host Phil Ordway speaks with William Green about the book, "Richer, Wiser, Happier: How the World's Greatest Investors Win in Markets and Life". Enjoy the conversation! About the Participants: Philip Ordway is Managing Principal and Portfolio Manager of Anabatic Fund, L.P. Previously, Philip was a partner at Chicago Fundamental Investment Partners (CFIP). At CFIP, which he joined in 2007, Philip was responsible for investments across the capital structure in various industries. Prior to joining CFIP, Philip was an analyst in structured corporate finance with Citigroup Global Markets, I...2021-10-021h 03

This Week in Intelligent InvestingConfidence vs. Overconfidence | Idea Generation and Getting to ”No” QuicklyIn this episode, co-hosts Phil Ordway, Elliot Turner, and John Mihaljevic discuss (i) confidence vs. overconfidence; and (ii) idea generation, or how to get to "no" quickly in the investment process. Enjoy the conversation! About the Co-Hosts: Elliot Turner is a co-founder and Managing Partner, CIO at RGA Investment Advisors, LLC. RGA Investment Advisors runs a long-term, low turnover, growth at a reasonable price investment strategy seeking out global opportunities. Elliot focuses on discovering and analyzing long-term, high quality investment opportunities and strategic portfolio management. Prior to joining RGA, Elliot managed p...2021-09-271h 01

This Week in Intelligent InvestingInvestment Implications of Labor Shortages | Don‘t Miss the Big Ideas in InvestingIn this episode, co-hosts Elliot Turner, Phil Ordway, and John Mihaljevic discuss (i) the prevalence of labor shortages in the US and their potential investment implications; and (ii) the tendency of investors to miss the "big ideas" due to a focus on financial valuation rather than qualitative insight. Enjoy the conversation! About the Co-Hosts: Elliot Turner is a co-founder and Managing Partner, CIO at RGA Investment Advisors, LLC. RGA Investment Advisors runs a long-term, low turnover, growth at a reasonable price investment strategy seeking out global opportunities. Elliot focuses on discovering a...2021-09-1855 min

This Week in Intelligent InvestingWhy All News Seems to Be Good News | Sound Underwriting vs. Position ManagementIn this episode, co-hosts Phil Ordway, Elliot Turner, and John Mihaljevic discuss (i) why all news seems to be good news in securities markets, and whether market cycles have actually been dampened or truncated or if that is an exaggeration; and (ii) the distinction between sound underwriting and position management, as illustrated by Elliot's example of Kambi Group. Enjoy the conversation! About the Co-Hosts: Elliot Turner is a co-founder and Managing Partner, CIO at RGA Investment Advisors, LLC. RGA Investment Advisors runs a long-term, low turnover, growth at a reasonable price i...2021-09-1256 min

This Week in Intelligent InvestingSeason One Wrap: Highlighting Favorite Episodes | A Glimpse of What's to ComeIn this episode, co-hosts Phil Ordway, Elliot Turner, and John Mihaljevic wrap up Season One of This Week in Intelligent Investing. They highlight some of their favorite episodes and provide a glimpse of what's to come in Season Two. The podcast takes a summer break through Labor Day. Enjoy the conversation! About the Co-Hosts: Elliot Turner is a co-founder and Managing Partner, CIO at RGA Investment Advisors, LLC. RGA Investment Advisors runs a long-term, low turnover, growth at a reasonable price investment strategy seeking out global opportunities. Elliot focuses o...2021-07-1832 min

This Week in Intelligent InvestingScarcity vs. Abundance, and the Curation Unlock | Firestone's Law of ForecastingIn this episode, co-hosts Elliot Turner, Phil Ordway, and John Mihaljevic discuss (i) scarcity vs. abundance, and curation as the next big unlock; and (ii) "Firestone's Law of Forecasting" and the importance of avoiding zeros. Enjoy the conversation! About the Co-Hosts: Elliot Turner is a co-founder and Managing Partner, CIO at RGA Investment Advisors, LLC. RGA Investment Advisors runs a long-term, low turnover, growth at a reasonable price investment strategy seeking out global opportunities. Elliot focuses on discovering and analyzing long-term, high quality investment opportunities and strategic portfolio management. Prior to j...2021-07-031h 05

This Week in Intelligent InvestingDaniel Kahneman's "Noise" | Is Customer Acquisition Cost the New Rent?In this episode, co-hosts Phil Ordway, Elliot Turner, and John Mihaljevic discuss (i) the idea of a noise audit in the investment process and Daniel Kahneman's new book, "Noise: A Flaw in Human Judgment"; and (ii) whether customer acquisition cost (CAC) should be considered the new rent. Enjoy the conversation! About the Co-Hosts: Elliot Turner is a co-founder and Managing Partner, CIO at RGA Investment Advisors, LLC. RGA Investment Advisors runs a long-term, low turnover, growth at a reasonable price investment strategy seeking out global opportunities. Elliot focuses on discovering and a...2021-06-261h 09

This Week in Intelligent InvestingOn Being an Emerging Manager: Experiences, Lessons Learned, Success FactorsIn this episode, co-hosts Elliot Turner, Phil Ordway, and John Mihaljevic discuss what it's like to be an emerging manager. Elliot and Phil share their experiences, lessons learned, and success factors. Enjoy the conversation! About the Co-Hosts: Elliot Turner is a co-founder and Managing Partner, CIO at RGA Investment Advisors, LLC. RGA Investment Advisors runs a long-term, low turnover, growth at a reasonable price investment strategy seeking out global opportunities. Elliot focuses on discovering and analyzing long-term, high quality investment opportunities and strategic portfolio management. Prior to joining RGA, Elliot managed p...2021-06-121h 57

This Week in Intelligent InvestingAggregation of Marginal Gains | A Study of Lifetime Value CreationIn this episode, co-hosts Elliot Turner, Phil Ordway, and John Mihaljevic discuss (i) the concept of "aggregation of marginal gains" and related examples; and (ii) an academic study of lifetime value creation in the stock market. Enjoy the conversation! About the Co-Hosts: Elliot Turner is a co-founder and Managing Partner, CIO at RGA Investment Advisors, LLC. RGA Investment Advisors runs a long-term, low turnover, growth at a reasonable price investment strategy seeking out global opportunities. Elliot focuses on discovering and analyzing long-term, high quality investment opportunities and strategic portfolio management. Prior t...2021-06-051h 06

This Week in Intelligent InvestingThe Big Ideas of Investing | The Sale of Nuance: A Case Study in IncentivesIn this episode, co-hosts Phil Ordway, Elliot Turner, and John Mihaljevic discuss (i) the "big ideas" of investing, i.e., what could be said about intelligent investing on a single piece of paper; and (ii) the sale of Nuance to Microsoft as a case study in management incentives. Enjoy the conversation! About the Co-Hosts: Elliot Turner is a co-founder and Managing Partner, CIO at RGA Investment Advisors, LLC. RGA Investment Advisors runs a long-term, low turnover, growth at a reasonable price investment strategy seeking out global opportunities. Elliot focuses on discovering a...2021-05-291h 07

This Week in Intelligent InvestingThe Market's Obsession With What's Next | Investing in the Unknown and UnknowableIn this episode, co-hosts Elliot Turner, Phil Ordway, and John Mihaljevic discuss (i) the market's focus on the next imminent thing, both in terms of companies and broader sectors, and what it means for positioning; and (ii) Richard Zeckhauser's paper on risk, Investing in the Unknown and Unknowable. Enjoy the conversation! About the Co-Hosts: Elliot Turner is a co-founder and Managing Partner, CIO at RGA Investment Advisors, LLC. RGA Investment Advisors runs a long-term, low turnover, growth at a reasonable price investment strategy seeking out global opportunities. Elliot focuses on discovering a...2021-05-221h 10

This Week in Intelligent InvestingPersistence of Market Cap Leaders Over Time | Inflation: Transitory or Not?In this episode, co-hosts Phil Ordway, Elliot Turner, and John Mihaljevic discuss (i) the largest companies by market cap in 1999 vs. 2021; and (ii) whether the current bout of inflation is transitory or not. Enjoy the conversation! About the Co-Hosts: Elliot Turner is a co-founder and Managing Partner, CIO at RGA Investment Advisors, LLC. RGA Investment Advisors runs a long-term, low turnover, growth at a reasonable price investment strategy seeking out global opportunities. Elliot focuses on discovering and analyzing long-term, high quality investment opportunities and strategic portfolio management. Prior to joining RGA, E...2021-05-151h 01

This Week in Intelligent InvestingA Milestone in Corporate Access | Knightian Uncertainty | Top 20 Market CapsIn this episode, co-hosts Elliot Turner, Phil Ordway, and John Mihaljevic discuss (i) Twitter CFO Ned Segal joining Elliot's recent Twitter Spaces discussion, creating a potential template for other public companies and taking a step toward democratizing corporate access; and (ii) Knightian uncertainty, and (iii) Buffett's table of the top 20 companies by market cap in 1989 vs. 2021. Enjoy the conversation! About the Co-Hosts: Elliot Turner is a co-founder and Managing Partner, CIO at RGA Investment Advisors, LLC. RGA Investment Advisors runs a long-term, low turnover, growth at a reasonable price investment strategy s...2021-05-081h 02

This Week in Intelligent InvestingThe Distinctiveness and Future of Berkshire Hathaway | Uncertainty and Risk in InvestingIn this episode, co-hosts Phil Ordway, Elliot Turner, and John Mihaljevic discuss (i) the incredible long-term success story, the distinctiveness, and the future of Berkshire Hathaway; and (ii) the important distinction between uncertainty and risk in investing. Enjoy the conversation! About the Co-Hosts: Elliot Turner is a co-founder and Managing Partner, CIO at RGA Investment Advisors, LLC. RGA Investment Advisors runs a long-term, low turnover, growth at a reasonable price investment strategy seeking out global opportunities. Elliot focuses on discovering and analyzing long-term, high quality investment opportunities and strategic portfolio management. P...2021-05-0159 min

This Week in Intelligent InvestingEmerging vs. Established Quality | Highest-Returning Stocks of the Past DecadeIn this episode, co-hosts Elliot Turner, Phil Ordway, and John Mihaljevic discuss (i) emerging quality in contrast to established quality, and (ii) the highest-returning stocks of the past decade or two. Enjoy the conversation! About the Co-Hosts: Philip Ordway is Managing Principal and Portfolio Manager of Anabatic Fund, L.P. Previously, Philip was a partner at Chicago Fundamental Investment Partners (CFIP). At CFIP, which he joined in 2007, Philip was responsible for investments across the capital structure in various industries. Prior to joining CFIP, Philip was an analyst in structured corporate finance w...2021-04-241h 00

This Week in Intelligent InvestingCommonalities of All-Time Great Investments | Being Polarizing as a Sign of StrengthIn this episode, co-hosts Phil Ordway and Elliot Turner lead discussions of (i) the commonalities between the best investments of all time and (ii) being polarizing as a sign and source of strength. John Mihaljevic joins the session. Enjoy the discussion! About the Co-Hosts: Philip Ordway is Managing Principal and Portfolio Manager of Anabatic Fund, L.P. Previously, Philip was a partner at Chicago Fundamental Investment Partners (CFIP). At CFIP, which he joined in 2007, Philip was responsible for investments across the capital structure in various industries. Prior to joining CFIP, Philip w...2021-04-181h 10

This Week in Intelligent InvestingThe Art of Short Selling | Reflecting on a Survey of Market Tail RisksIn this episode, John Mihaljevic co-hosts a discussion of (1) short selling and how it differs from the long investing mindset, led by Elliot Turner; and (2) a survey of market tail risk fears, led by Phil Ordway. Enjoy the discussion! The content of this podcast is not an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any security in any jurisdiction. The content is distributed for informational purposes only and should not be construed as investment advice or a recommendation to sell or buy any security or other investment, or undertake any investment...2021-04-1257 min

This Week in Intelligent InvestingSpecial: Surviving 20+ Years, Stitch Fix Deep Dive, with Mario Cibelli and Elliot TurnerIn this special episode, Elliot sits down for a deep dive with Mario Cibelli, Founder and Portfolio Manager at Marathon Equity Partners. Mario recorded this episode on the 24th anniversary of the launch of his main fund, and in reflecting on that milestone, he shares his wisdom with "A Stock Picker's Guide for Surviving 20+ Years in the Business." Mario discusses his background and some historical investments before diving deep on Stitch Fix and the opportunity the company has in the apparel vertical for customers and brands alike, built around a culture infused with data analysis.2021-04-051h 20

This Week in Intelligent InvestingCollecting as a Framework | Breaking a Business Down to the Unit EconomicsIn this episode, John Mihaljevic co-hosts a discussion of (1) collecting as a framework for investment, led by Phil Ordway; and (2) breaking a business down to the unit economics vs. looking at the aggregate, led by Elliot Turner. Enjoy the discussion! The content of this podcast is not an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any security in any jurisdiction. The content is distributed for informational purposes only and should not be construed as investment advice or a recommendation to sell or buy any security or other investment, or undertake any...2021-03-2755 min

This Week in Intelligent InvestingSpecial: From Poker Player to Portfolio Manager, with Evan Tindell and Elliot TurnerIn this special episode, Elliot Turner welcomes Evan Tindell, co-founder and Chief Investment Officer of Bireme Capital in a fascinating conversation on how Evan went from starting his career as a professional poker player to becoming a portfolio manager. Evan then discusses his Q4 2020 letter and the growth versus value debate, his history with Facebook and Apple and walks through his bull case on Cogeco, Inc, an undervalued Canadian cable company. Enjoy the conversation! Evan's Q4 letter https://s3.amazonaws.com/bireme/4Q20%20FV%20-%209db490eb-14b6-4c3b-96ec-ac64fbdd22d7.html ...2021-03-241h 09

This Week in Intelligent InvestingA Retrospective: The COVID Crash | Hobbies and Games for InvestorsIn this episode, John Mihaljevic co-hosts a discussion of (1) the one-year anniversary of the COVID crash -- a restrospective, led by Elliot Turner; and (2) hobbies and games that can add value to the investment process, led by Phil Ordway. Enjoy the discussion! The content of this podcast is not an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any security in any jurisdiction. The content is distributed for informational purposes only and should not be construed as investment advice or a recommendation to sell or buy any security or other investment, or...2021-03-201h 14

This Week in Intelligent InvestingHolding Competing Ideas at Once | Porting Models Across InvestmentsIn this episode, John Mihaljevic co-hosts a discussion of (1) the ability to hold two competing ideas at once, led by Phil Ordway; and (2) porting mental models and concepts from one investment to the next, led by Elliot Turner. Enjoy the discussion! The content of this podcast is not an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any security in any jurisdiction. The content is distributed for informational purposes only and should not be construed as investment advice or a recommendation to sell or buy any security or other investment, or undertake...2021-03-1348 min

This Week in Intelligent InvestingDanny Meyer's Concept of "Constant, Gentle Pressure" | Equity DurationIn this episode, John Mihaljevic co-hosts a discussion of (1) the concept of "constant, gentle pressure" from Danny Meyer's book, Setting the Table, led by Elliot Turner; and (2) the meaning of equity "duration", illustrated with real-time examples, led by Phil Ordway. Enjoy the discussion! The content of this podcast is not an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any security in any jurisdiction. The content is distributed for informational purposes only and should not be construed as investment advice or a recommendation to sell or buy any security or other investment...2021-03-0656 min

This Week in Intelligent InvestingLottery Tickets and Position Sizing | Earnings Season Investment ProcessIn this episode, John Mihaljevic co-hosts a discussion of (1) lottery tickets and portfolio construction, led by Phil Ordway; and (2) investment process during earnings season, led by Elliot Turner. Enjoy the discussion! The content of this podcast is not an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any security in any jurisdiction. The content is distributed for informational purposes only and should not be construed as investment advice or a recommendation to sell or buy any security or other investment, or undertake any investment strategy. There are no warranties, expressed or implied...2021-02-271h 18

This Week in Intelligent InvestingDavid Barr on How Pender Is Finding Value in Fast-Growing BusinessesSpecial guest David Barr, CEO of PenderFund Capital Management, joins us for a conversation on private vs. public market investing, how the concept of value has evolved, and how Dave & Team are finding value in fast-growing businesses. Elliot Turner, Phil Ordway, and John Mihaljevic engage Dave in a lively discussion of these and other topics. Enjoy the discussion! The content of this podcast is not an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any security in any jurisdiction. The content is distributed for informational purposes only and should not be construed...2021-02-201h 12

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