The Intellectual Investor

Skin in the Game vs Soul in the Game – Conversations with Vitaliy – Ep 36

If you want to learn more about Soul in the Game, you can a copy of my book here:

Cable Stocks Keep Getting Punched In The Mouth – Ep 218

Despite weakness in cable stock prices, our thesis on Charter Communications (CHTR) and Comcast (CMCSA) has not really changed. We made a small, superficial change in the portfolio. Read my full article about AI here:

How will AI Change Investing? – Conversations with Vitaliy – Ep 35

AI is changing the way we live our life, and investing is no different. Here is how AI will change investing in my eyes. Read my full article about AI here:

No Shortcuts To Greatness: The Path To Successful Investing – Ep 217

One of my principles in life is to have a net positive impact on the people I touch. If every single stock I discussed only went straight up, I wouldn't have to worry about it. But this is not how...

Construct the Optimal Portfolio – Conversations with Vitaliy – Ep 34

A reader of mine recently asked me how I would construct the optimal portfolio. Here is how I would do it. 

Investing In A New Era Of Global Tensions – Ep 216

You don’t have to worry about the market and its crazy valuations. That’s your neighbor’s problem, not yours. In building your portfolio, we are aiming for resilience.

4 Mental Models To Change Your Thinking – Conversations with Vitaliy – Ep 33

Here are 4 Mental Models That Will Change Your Life:

Why the Survival and Dominance of Car Manufacturers is Far from Certain – Ep 215

Today EV sales account for a tiny rounding error of total global car sales. Can traditional automobile companies successfully transition to making EVs?

Will Your Kids Remember You? – Conversations with Vitaliy – Ep 32

Expanding Perspectives Through Travel – From Spain to the UK – Ep 214

My brother Alex, my son Jonah, and I went to a conference in Switzerland. We saw this as an opportunity to turn the bookends of the trip into a small European vacation.

This Advice Will Rewire Your Brain – Conversations with Vitaliy – Ep 31

The Real Definition of Wealth – Conversations with Vitaliy – Ep 30

Stoic Tools to Become a Great Investor – Conversations with Vitaliy – Ep 29

Use these stoic tools to become a great investor.

How To Invest Your First $100 in Under 2 Minutes – Conversations with Vitaliy – Ep 28

The Power of Constraints – Conversations with Vitaliy – Ep 27

Our society looks at abundance only from a positive perspective; however, it also has a very dark side. If scarcity is a disease that inflicts people in socialist countries, overabundance is a sickness prevalent in capitalist ones. ...

Antisemitism and Wokeness Threaten the Future of Israel and America – Part 3 & 4 – Ep 213

Today, you will listen to parts 3&4 of my Israel essay. 

Antisemitism and Wokeness Threaten the Future of Israel and America – Part 1 & 2 – Ep 212

Today, you will listen to parts 1&2 of my Israel essay. Tomorrow you will hear parts 3&4. 

10 Lessons in Investing Mastery – Conversations with Vitaliy – Ep 26

Are You In Control? – Conversations with Vitaliy – Ep 25

This is the concept that got me into stoicism. Dichotomy of Control.

The Rise and Fall of Russia – Conversations with Vitaliy – Ep 24

Never Run Out of Ideas – Conversations with Vitaliy – Ep 23

CFA Richmond Fireside Chat with Vitaliy Katsenelson – Ep 211

This is my fireside chat with the CFA Society in Richmond, Virginia. We discussed the power of writing, stoicism in investing, and becoming the best investor you can be. 

The 5 Value Investing Mistakes to Avoid – Conversations with Vitaliy – Ep 22

Here are the 5 value investing mistakes to avoid. 

Charlie Munger’s Rules For a Good Life – Conversations with Vitaliy – Ep 21

Learn, Adapt, Conquer – Conversations with Vitaliy – Ep 20

Think Like a Writer – Conversations with Vitaliy – Ep 19

This is What Warren Buffett Got Wrong – Conversations with Vitaliy – Ep 18

I respect Warren Buffett, but here is the one thing he got wrong.

Broadening the aperture of how you look at life – Ep 210

The interview took place in April 2023 at Temple Sinai here in Denver. The discussion focused on my book . The living characters of the book are from my family, so having them in the audience was a bit surreal. 

The Writing Advice You Desperately Need – Conversations with Vitaliy – Ep 17

Looking to start writing? Here is the advice you need to get started. 

My thoughts on AI – Ep 209

Innovation disrupts, but it also creates new jobs and improves the standard of living of society. AI will displace many jobs, but it will also empower people with new productivity tools.

Lessons for My Kids – Conversations with Vitaliy – Ep 16

What lessons do you want to leave behind for your kids?

Don’t Let History Repeat Itself – Ep 208

I know young adults who have gone to Israel to fight to protect it from evil. I have friends who have put their lives on hold and gone to Israel to volunteer to help that country in any way they...

Israel is Not Hamas’ Final Solution – Ep 207

I usually look forward to waking up every morning. My family is still asleep. I make a cup of coffee, put on my headphones, and write. But I wasn't looking forward to mornings over the last week while I was...

How To Teach Your Kids To Read – Conversations with Vitaliy – Ep 15

Without a doubt, this is one of the most difficult things to do in a world dominated by technology. I hope my advice helps in some way. 

Why You Should Walk Everyday – Conversations with Vitaliy – Ep 14

In this short video, I explain how walking can change your life.

How Stoicism Can Change Your Thinking – Conversations with Vitaliy – Ep 13

How stoic philosophy changed the way I think about life.

What happens in China may not stay in China – Ep 206

To understand what will happen in China and its impact on the global economy, we simply need to invert what happened over the last two decades.

The 5 Investing Books Everyone Should Read – Conversations with Vitaliy – Ep 12

There are 5 investing books that I think everyone should read. - Lawrence Cunningham - Nassim Nicholas Taleb - Nassim Nicholas Taleb - James Montier - Pat Dorsey

Our investments in oil and natural gas stocks – Ep 205

I am about to discuss a topic that, for reasons that are unclear to me, has been politicized: oil and gas. I am writing this as a pragmatic analyst who looks at two factors: supply and demand. After all, I...

What You Should Look For When Hiring Someone – Conversations with Vitaliy – Ep 11

Here is what you should look for when hiring someone.

My Thoughts on the Economy – Ep 204

I just finished a fifteen-page seasonal letter to IMA clients. It discusses the economy and the positioning of our stock portfolio, as well as China, fossil fuels, AI, and unions. I will share excerpts from it over the next few...

Never Look at Money the Same Way – Conversations with Vitaliy – Ep 10

When my wife and I got married, my friend Mark took us out to a lunch that forever changed my relationship with money.

Unions: From Stimulant for the Economy to Cancer – Ep 203

An update on the situation in Israel and my thoughts on unions. Show notes: Listen to Alex (Ethan and Jacob's father) . Contribute .

What You Overlook In Investing – Conversations with Vitaliy – Ep 9

In this episode, I highlight some of the most overlooked factors in investing. I discuss the importance of understanding financials and looking deeper into company culture and management. I provide examples of CEO excesses, like the case of GE CEO... The...

The 5 Books You Should Read – Conversations with Vitaliy – Ep 8

Reading is something I find extremely rewarding, so it is a pleasure to share five book recommendations and one bonus book with you.  Book Recommendations: Shantaram by Gregory David Roberts  How To Think Like A Roman Emperor by Donald... The post...

Should You Worry About The Next Recession? – Conversations with Vitaliy – Ep 7

Worried about the next recession? Don't panic and listen to this.

Stop Gambling and Start Investing – Conversations with Vitaliy – Ep 6

Too often, people try to gamble rather than invest. Here is what I think the difference is between the two.

My Father – A Life Worth Living – Ep 202

My father, Naum Katsenelson, passed away on August 10, 2023. Here is my ode to him.

My Letter To Young Investors – Conversations with Vitaliy – Ep 5

If you are a young investor or interested in investing, I think you can benefit from my advice in this video.  The post My Letter To Young Investors – Conversations with Vitaliy – Ep 5 appeared first on The Intellectual Investor.

How You Can Be a Great Investor – Conversations with Vitaliy – Ep 4

In this video I break down the keys to becoming a great investor. The post How You Can Be a Great Investor – Conversations with Vitaliy – Ep 4 appeared first on The Intellectual Investor.