Andrew from the "Yet Another Value Blog" joins the show to discuss merger arbitrage investing and why he thinks now could be a great time to be using this strategy. Listen as Brett and Ryan ask Andrew questions about his experience in merger arb. Enjoy the show!
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Timestamps
Merger Arbitrage | (3:00)
Examples | (14:35)
Fundamentals | (26:48)
Disclosure: Chit Chat Money hosts and guests are not financial advisors, and nothing they say on this show is formal advice or a recommendation. Brett Schafer and Ryan Henderson are general partners and portfolio managers at Arch Capital. Arch Capital and its partners may hold securities discussed on this show.

A Merger Arbitrage Inflection With Andrew Walker

Discussing stocks, investing, financial markets, and more. For new listeners, expect episodes in your feed every Wednesday and Sunday. Hosted by Ryan Henderson and Brett Schafer.

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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


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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
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Options can be risky and are not suitable for all investors. See the Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options to learn more.
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Roaring Kitty is BACK (maybe?); Executive Turmoil At Boston Omaha; Is Google Winning The AI War? (BOC, GOOG)

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?


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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.
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Can This Restaurant Stock Deliver Returns Like Chipotle? (Portillo's Stock Report, Ticker: PTLO)

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.

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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.
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Is Tinder Dead? Big Tech Capex Boom; 10 Software Stocks That Are Finally Profitable

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


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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.
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Disclosure: Chit Chat Stocks hosts and guests are not financial advisors, and nothing they say on this show is formal advice or a recommendation.





Stanley Druckenmiller: The Investor That Beat Warren Buffett

The Investing Power Hour is live-streamed every Thursday on the Chit Chat Stocks YouTube channel. This week we discussed:


(02:41) Struggles at Starbucks
(07:13) CEO Challenges for SBUX
(12:29) Warner Brothers Discovery
(25:30) Uncertainties and Competitive Landscape in Streaming
(33:26) Introduction and Discussion of PayPal
(37:15) Analyzing PayPal's Earnings Report
(44:50) Discussion of Match Group and Amazon's Competitive Advantages
(52:07) The Potential of Stripe and Adyen
(56:50) The Competitive Advantage of Amazon
(01:00:19) The Impact of Sponsored Listings on Amazon


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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.
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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 
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Use our link and get a 20% discount on a premium plan: firmreturns.com/chitchat 
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Disclosure: Chit Chat Stocks hosts and guests are not financial advisors, and nothing they say on this show is formal advice or a recommendation.

A Merger Arbitrage Inflection With Andrew Walker

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