The Value Investor’s DNA: Traits You Can’t Teach
In this edition we look at some of the common traits shared by the typical value investor. One of the main qualities seems to be our need to obtain value for money whether that be in the purchase of stocks at less than their intrinsic value or when buying a multi pack of Coca-Cola. We will consider some aspects of character that seem to be ingrained in value investor and cannot be taught.Support the show
Gamestop 2.0? Inside the Next Meme Stock Craze
In this edition we look into a recent report of growing excitement on a certain Reddit forum about a whole new bunch of stocks. What one financial newspaper is tentatively dubbing Gamestop 2.0, we consider if investors have learned their lesson from the previous meme stock craze or we are about to replay the whole thing again.Support the show
The Alternative Investments Market - Worth The Hassle?
In this episode we investigate the pros and cons of investing in smaller listed businesses such as those listed on London's AIM index (Alternative Investments Market). Support the show
The Efficient Markets Hypothesis vs Mr Market
In this episode we take the efficient markets hypothesis and consider if it really can stand up to scrutiny. Does the parable of Mr Market offer a better understanding of how the markets work in reality? Support the show
Neil Woodford - Britain's Greatest Ever Value Investor?
In this edition we take a look at the career highs and lows of The British Value Investor Neil Woodford. After 26 years of Buffett rivalling performance at his Invesco Fund his reputation was heavily tarnished after the investment fund he set up collapsed leaving an estimated 300,000 investors out of pocket. We look at what went wrong and consider if his pariah status is deserved or whether we should really give him a break.Support the show