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Li Lu is the only investment manager Charlie Munger gave outside capital to. He has invested in multiple 100 baggers in China and introduced BYD to Warren Buffett. On this episode, we discuss:

(00:00) Introduction to Li Lu: The Mysterious Investor

(04:45) Li Lu's Fascinating Background and Early Life

(09:35) The Formation of Himalaya Capital and Investment Philosophy

(14:26) Investment Strategies: Balancing Patience and Activity

(16:59) Key Investment Principles from Li Lu

(22:50) Case Study: Timberland Investment

(29:52) Case Study: BYD - A Defining Investment

(33:40) Investing Insights: BYD vs Timberland

(35:41) The Rise of Mu Tai: A Cultural Staple

(42:39) Macro Perspectives: Li Lu on China

(48:39) Lessons from Li Lu: Value Investing Principles

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We are releasing this Investing Power Hour the day after recording due to the market's tariff rollercoaster. In the future, we plan on recording the Investing Power Hour Thursday afternoon and releasing the podcast early Friday morning.

On this episode, we discuss:

(03:36) Portfolio Impacts of Tariffs

(06:32) Direct and Secondary Effects on Companies

(09:23) Market Reactions and Predictions

(12:29) Analyzing Company Resilience

(15:29) Investment Strategies Amidst Uncertainty

(18:23) Sector-Specific Impacts

(21:29) Recent Portfolio Changes

(24:21) Final Thoughts on Market Trends

(34:38) Shifting Focus: The Importance of Timely Analysis

(35:21) Airbnb: Growth Potential and Market Positioning

(40:25) Philip Morris: Evaluating Investment Decisions

(43:08) Google: A Steady Performer in a Volatile Market

(51:52) The Impact of Tariffs on Global Trade

(57:33) Tesla: Demand Challenges and Future Outlook

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FinChat.io is The Complete Stock Research Platform for fundamental investors.

With its beautiful design and institutional-quality data, FinChat is incredibly powerful and easy to use.

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On this episode of Chit Chat Stocks, Ryan gives a pitch on S&P Global (ticker: SPGI), one of the highest quality businesses in the world. We discuss:

(03:33) Historical Overview of S&P Global

(11:44) Business Segments of S&P Global

(12:47) The Ratings Segment and Its Moat

(18:52) Software and Market Intelligence

(24:46) Commodities and Mobility Segments

(30:59) Evaluating S&P Global's Valuation

(32:17) Understanding the S&P 500 Index

(34:25) S&P Global's Revenue Growth and Margins

(37:25) Corporate Culture and Management Structure

(43:59) Assessing the Moat of S&P Global

(47:31) Valuation and Financial Projections

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FinChat.io is the complete stock research platform for fundamental investors.

With its beautiful design and institutional-quality data, FinChat is incredibly powerful and easy to use.

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The Investing Power Hour is live-streamed every Wednesday on the Chit Chat Stocks Podcast YouTube channel at 1:30 PM EST. This week we discussed:

(03:15) Elon Musk's Business Moves

(06:21) AI Developments and Industry Dynamics

(09:38) SoftBank and OpenAI Partnership

(12:38) Dollar Tree's Strategic Shift

(18:24) Spotify vs. Music Labels

(31:45) Market Movements and IPO Insights

(33:48) Trevor Milton's Controversial Comeback

(40:04) Rocket Company's Ambitious Acquisitions

(46:00) Tesla's Delivery Dilemma

(52:53) Turning Point Brands and Nicotine Pouches

(55:31) Nintendo Switch 2: Nostalgia Meets Innovation

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Interactive Brokers is a member of SIPC. 

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FinChat.io is The Complete Stock Research Platform for fundamental investors.

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 

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Bluechippers Club is a tight-knit community of stock focused investors. Members share ideas, participate in weekly calls, and compete in portfolio competitions.

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On this episode of Chit Chat Stocks, Brett and Ryan speak with Luis Sanchez to discuss Medpace Holdings (Ticker: MEDP). We discuss:

(00:00) Introduction to MedPace Holdings

(10:51) Understanding the CRO Business Model

(21:54) Medpace's Unique Positioning and Growth

(33:05) Industry Trends and Future Outlook

(42:16) Leadership and Company Culture

(47:52) Valuation and Investment Considerations

MEDPACE MEMO: https://lvsadvisory.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/LVS-Advisory-Medpace-Memo.pdf

LVS ADVISORY WEBSITE: https://lvsadvisory.com/

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Interactive Brokers is a member of SIPC. 

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FinChat.io is the complete stock research platform for fundamental investors.

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: ⁠finchat.io/chitchat 

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The Investing Power Hour is live-streamed every Wednesday on the Chit Chat Stocks Podcast YouTube channel at 1:30 PM EST. This week we discussed:

(03:13) IPO Market Insights

(06:19) Collateralized Burrito Obligations Explained

(09:24) Klarna's Financials and Business Model

(12:34) eToro's Public Offering and Business Model

(15:26) Nike's Struggles in the Market

(18:14) Brand Power in the Digital Age

(33:49) Skechers and Apparel Market Insights

(37:43) Boeing's Surprising NJAD Contract Win

(44:32) Michael Saylor's Bitcoin Controversy

(49:01) Small Cap of the Week: Ashtead Technology

(56:47) Berkshire Hathaway's Performance and Future

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On this episode of Chit Chat Stocks, Brett gives a research report on Nu Holdings (ticker: NU). We discuss:

(04:08) The Founding Story of Nu Holdings

(07:31) Personal Anecdotes and User Experience in Banking

(11:53) Management Team and Leadership Insights

(18:44) Business Model Overview of Nu Holdings

(31:12) Geographic Opportunities: Brazil and Mexico

(38:39) Nu Holdings' Growth Strategy in Mexico

(42:44) Competitive Landscape and Market Dynamics

(53:19) Navigating the Credit Cycle and Economic Risks

(58:41) Future Financial Projections and Valuation Concerns

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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: ⁠finchat.io/chitchat 

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Bluechippers Club is a tight-knit community of stock focused investors. Members share ideas, participate in weekly calls, and compete in portfolio competitions.

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The Investing Power Hour is live-streamed every Wednesday on the Chit Chat Stocks Podcast YouTube channel at 1:30 PM EST. This week we discussed:

(04:16) Google's Major Acquisition of Wiz

(20:19) Stocks at Their Lowest Valuations

(30:38) Evaluating Hyperscalers: Amazon, Google, Meta, Microsoft

(33:11( The Wild Card of Nvidia

(34:14) Exploring Small Cap Investments

(35:11) Diving into Herc Holdings

(45:27) Michael Saylor's Controversial Speech

(52:19) The Future of Crypto Trading

(56:02) CoreWeave IPO: A Bubble Watch

(58:27) Honoring a Frugal CEO's Legacy

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A Bond Account is a self-directed brokerage account with Public Investing, member FINRA/SIPC. Deposits into this account are used to purchase 10 investment-grade and high-yield bonds. The 6.9% yield is the average annualized yield to maturity (YTM) across all ten bonds in the Bond Account, before fees, as of 8/28/2024. A bond’s yield is a function of its market price, which can fluctuate; therefore a bond’s YTM is “locked in” when the bond is purchased. Your yield at time of purchase may be different from the yield shown here. The “locked in” YTM is not guaranteed; you may receive less than the YTM of the bonds in the Bond Account if you sell any of the bonds before maturity, or if the issuer calls or defaults on the bond. Public Investing charges a markup on each bond trade. See our Fee Schedule. 

Bond Accounts are not recommendations of individual bonds or default allocations. The bonds in the Bond Account have not been selected based on your needs or risk profile. You should evaluate each bond before investing in a Bond Account.  The bonds in your Bond Account will not be rebalanced and allocations will not be updated, except for Corporate Actions.

Fractional Bonds also carry additional risks including that they are only available on Public and cannot be transferred to other brokerages. Read more about the risks associated with fixed income and fractional bonds. See Bond Account Disclosures to learn more.

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FinChat.io is The Complete Stock Research Platform for fundamental investors.

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 

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Bluechippers Club is a tight-knit community of stock focused investors. Members share ideas, participate in weekly calls, and compete in portfolio competitions.

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On this episode of Chit Chat Stocks, we talk with Brian Stoffel from Stock Investing Mentor on all things MercadoLibre (ticker: MELI). We discuss:

(04:22) The Evolution of Mercado Libre's Business Model

(07:21) Competitive Landscape: Mercado Libre vs. Amazon

(10:34) E-commerce Penetration in Latin America

(13:22) The Role of Mercado Pago in E-commerce

(16:33) Challenges and Opportunities in Latin America

(19:48) Mercado Libre's FinTech Advantage

(22:29) Understanding Mercado Libre's Credit Portfolio

(29:08) Explosive Growth and Strategic Expansion

(33:12) Navigating Competition in Fintech

(39:18) Understanding Anti-Fragility in Business

(47:29) Evaluating Future Risks and Opportunities

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A Bond Account is a self-directed brokerage account with Public Investing, member FINRA/SIPC. Deposits into this account are used to purchase 10 investment-grade and high-yield bonds. As of 9/26/24, the average, annualized yield to worst (YTW) across the Bond Account is greater than 6%. A bond’s yield is a function of its market price, which can fluctuate; therefore, a bond’s YTW is not “locked in” until the bond is purchased, and your yield at time of purchase may be different from the yield shown here. The “locked in” YTW is not guaranteed; you may receive less than the YTW of the bonds in the Bond Account if you sell any of the bonds before maturity or if the issuer defaults on the bond. Public Investing charges a markup on each bond trade. See our Fee Schedule. Bond Accounts are not recommendations of individual bonds or default allocations. The bonds in the Bond Account have not been selected based on your needs or risk profile. See https://public.com/disclosures/bond-account to learn more.

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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: ⁠finchat.io/chitchat 

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Bluechippers Club is a tight-knit community of stock focused investors. Members share ideas, participate in weekly calls, and compete in portfolio competitions.

To join, go to ⁠Blue Chippers and apply! Link: ⁠https://bluechippersclub.com/

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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.

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The Investing Power Hour is live-streamed every Wednesday on the Chit Chat Stocks Podcast YouTube channel at 1:30 PM EST. This week we discussed:

(03:41) Analyzing Short Reports and Company Trustworthiness

(16:28) Concerns from the Short Report

(21:14) Market Turmoil and Stock Performance

(25:15) Recession Impacts on Holdings

(34:25) Delta Airlines: Revenue Forecasts and Market Reactions

(36:37) Impact of Government Changes on Financial Results

(40:15) American Express: Valuation and Market Position

(42:36) Spotlight on Perion Network: A Unique Investment Opportunity

(47:45) Bubble Watch: Market Valuations and Investment Strategies

(56:09) CoreWeave: AI Startup and IPO Speculations

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A Bond Account is a self-directed brokerage account with Public Investing, member FINRA/SIPC. Deposits into this account are used to purchase 10 investment-grade and high-yield bonds. The 6.9% yield is the average annualized yield to maturity (YTM) across all ten bonds in the Bond Account, before fees, as of 8/28/2024. A bond’s yield is a function of its market price, which can fluctuate; therefore a bond’s YTM is “locked in” when the bond is purchased. Your yield at time of purchase may be different from the yield shown here. The “locked in” YTM is not guaranteed; you may receive less than the YTM of the bonds in the Bond Account if you sell any of the bonds before maturity, or if the issuer calls or defaults on the bond. Public Investing charges a markup on each bond trade. See our Fee Schedule. 

Bond Accounts are not recommendations of individual bonds or default allocations. The bonds in the Bond Account have not been selected based on your needs or risk profile. You should evaluate each bond before investing in a Bond Account.  The bonds in your Bond Account will not be rebalanced and allocations will not be updated, except for Corporate Actions.

Fractional Bonds also carry additional risks including that they are only available on Public and cannot be transferred to other brokerages. Read more about the risks associated with fixed income and fractional bonds. See Bond Account Disclosures to learn more.

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FinChat.io is The Complete Stock Research Platform for fundamental investors.

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 

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Bluechippers Club is a tight-knit community of stock focused investors. Members share ideas, participate in weekly calls, and compete in portfolio competitions.

To join, go to ⁠Blue Chippers and apply! Link: ⁠https://bluechippersclub.com/

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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.

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