Lead-Lag Live

Alejandro Yela on Microcap Stocks, High-Risk Investment Strategies, and Global Market Dynamics


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Unlock the secrets to high-reward, high-risk microcap investments with Alejandro Yela, a polymath in law, economics, investment banking, and real estate. Alejandro reveals the nuanced world of microcaps, sharing his incredible journey from restructuring companies to managing separately managed accounts. Through his global lens, including firsthand experiences in Japan, Hong Kong, Vietnam, and Europe, he details the unique opportunities and challenges that lie in microcap stocks, which range from $1 million to $300 million in market cap.

Alejandro breaks down his high-conviction investment in Carlytics, explaining how the company's monopoly on bank data for targeted advertising creates a robust competitive moat. Learn practical strategies for identifying promising microcap stocks and managing liquidity challenges, including how to navigate sector-specific dynamics and anticipate growth potential as companies transition from micro to mid-cap. Alejandro’s long-term investment horizon and qualitative analysis offer a refreshing take on microcap investing, emphasizing the importance of understanding market dynamics and the true measure of risk.

Discover the value of patience and strategic thought in microcap investments, and dispel common misconceptions about their volatility. Alejandro shares how heritage and consolidation within micro-cap firms are crucial, along with the impact of interest rates and leverage. Engage with Alejandro's Substack for in-depth analyses, portfolio strategies, and educational content that will elevate your investment knowledge. This episode offers a comprehensive discussion to enhance your approach to microcap investments, blending practical advice with Alejandro’s rich, storied expertise.

The content in this program is for informational purposes only. You should not construe any information or other material as investment, financial, tax, or other advice. The views expressed by the participants are solely their own. A participant may have taken or recommended any investment position discussed, but may close such position or alter its recommendation at any time without notice. Nothing contained in this program constitutes a solicitation, recommendation, endorsement, or offer to buy or sell any securities or other financial instruments in any jurisdiction. Please consult your own investment or financial advisor for advice related to all investment decisions.

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