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Simply SarbitThe Legacy of Warren BuffettAfter leading Berkshire Hathaway for 60 years, Warren Buffett at 94, wiil step down as CEO at year end. On this episode, Larry & Darren discuss all things Buffett.2025-06-2338 min
Simply SarbitBrother, can you spare a tulip?Darren and Larry discuss market euphoria and financial bubbles, highlighting historical examples like the Tulip Mania of 1630 and the 2006-2007 housing bubble, and they reference John Kenneth Galbraith's "A Short History of Financial Euphoria" to identify common denominators of financial bubbles.2025-05-1635 min
Simply SarbitMilton Friedman, I, Pencil & the History of TariffsIt’s no joke… We recorded this episode on April 1st, just 24 hours before Donald Trump’s Liberation Day. Because of that, Darren and Larry thought it would be wise to discuss the history of tariffs. They also talked about I, Pencil and Milton Friedman’s take on tariffs. And hang in, we will be back soon with updates!2025-04-0736 min
Simply SarbitAre you a Speculator or an Investor?In his 2024 annual letter to shareholders, Warren Buffett warned that today's stock market increasingly resembles gambling, with Wall Street profiting while everyday investors chase quick wins through trading apps. As Larry and Darren point out, this creates a big problem... A new type of addict is showing up at Gamblers Anonymous meetings across the country: investors hooked on the market’s riskiest trades.2025-02-2636 min
Simply SarbitThe E.J. Korvette story... go Ferkauf!There's a lot to be learned, not just from success, but there's a lot to learn from failure and ideally other people's failure.And here's a great example... this business has been gone since the '80s, but was a very successful business from the '50s through to the '80s.This is the story of E.J. Korvette.2025-02-0335 min
Simply SarbitA is for AppleAs Darren and Larry work their way through analyzing companies in the S&P 500, known as the Magnificent Seven, they stop off at the Apple store and look at this consumer electronics luxury brand.2025-01-0934 min
Simply SarbitLow Prices – Fast Shipping – Millions of ItemsDarren and Larry discuss Amazon as a "wonderful business" using Warren Buffett's criteria. They highlight Amazon's rapid growth from selling books in 1995 to its current dominance, emphasizing Jeff Bezos's long-term vision and customer-centric approach. Amazon's moat includes its extensive distribution network, Prime membership, and innovative services like Kindle and Alexa. They also discuss Amazon's potential in new sectors and its significant influence through lobbying and the Washington Post.2024-12-1938 min
Simply SarbitLarry knows the AlphabetLarry and Darren discuss the characteristics of a "wonderful business" using Alphabet as a case study. They highlight the importance of management, trust, and a significant barrier to entry, or "moat." The conversation sets the stage for analyzing other companies in the S&P 500, known as the Magnificent Seven, to understand their investment potential and risks.2024-11-2832 min
Simply SarbitIntroducing Simply SarbitOn this, our first episode, Darren intoduces you to the wit and wisdom of Larry Sarbit. Larry has a long history as a portfolio manager in Canada managing American equities and now shares some techniques and advice for people on how he's had his extraordinary investment success. There's a huge, lifetime's body of work that he's contributed and we're going to bring that to you. Enjoy!2024-11-1433 min
Two Way Traffic with Darren ColemanA Taste of Simply SarbitWhen it comes to investing fear is stronger than greed. Investing guru Larry Sarbit talks about "the tyranny of the index" with Darren on this episode.Sarbit, Founder and Chief Investment Officer of the Winnipeg-based Sarbit Advisory Services Inc. and one of Canada’s most highly respected asset managers, says most people don’t know how to invest. 2024-09-2032 min