In Plus Episode 392, we review economic trends, asset class valuations, and market internals as of early July 2022. We consider whether growth stocks are now attractive relative to value stocks. We also consider how to invest emergency savings in the current environment. … [Read more...]
385: Is It Time To Invest In Big Tech or Medium Tech Stocks?
With many of the largest tech stocks falling over 20% year-to-date, is now the time to invest? Has the market changed to where tech investing is a safe bet? Topics covered include: What happened to NetflixWhat contributed to the astounding performance of large tech stocks since 2013How the largest contributors to overall stock market performance are always changingWhy the largest tech companies could fall even more from today's levelWhat are the valuations and sentiment toward large … [Read more...]
342 Plus: Small Cap Value, Lumber Prices, and GBTC Discount
In Plus Episode 342, we review the performance of value and growth equity indices, consider whether the value style will continue to outperform and analyze the Avantis U.S. Small Cap Value ETF (AVUV) and the Avantis International Small Cap Value ETF (AVDV). We review what is driving the five-fold spike in U.S. lumber prices and the outlook for prices going forward. Finally, we consider how the Greyscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) acts like a typical closed-end fund in which the discount to net … [Read more...]
262/263 Plus: August 2019 Portfolio Update, TIPs and a Long/Short Growth Value ETF
In Plus episode 262/263 for the week of August 8, 2019, we discuss a recent impact investment David made and several investments he chose not to make and why. We compare investing in Treasury Inflation Protection Securities (TIPs) versus investing in I-bonds. Finally, we analyze the Direxion Russell 1000 Value Over Growth ETF (RWVG). … [Read more...]
261: Is Value Investing Dead?
Why has value investing underperformed growth investing for over twelve years and how to position your portfolio for the eventual rebound in value investing. In this episode you’ll learn: The difference between growth and value investing and why value investing outperforms growth investing over the long-term. How value and growth indices are constructed and how they differ from fundamental indexing. What are the risks and opportunities of investing in concentrated, … [Read more...]
102: What It Takes To Be A Value Investor
Why the value style outperforms growth investing, and what are the attributes of successful value investors. In this episode you'll learn: What drives the long-term performance of stocks. What it takes for a stock to outperform the market. Why growth stocks underperform value stocks. What are the qualities of skilled value managers. What is risk. Show Notes The Oakmark Fund First Quarter 1999 Shareholder Letter by Robert Sanborn The Baupost Group Margin of … [Read more...]
