The Value Investing Podcast with Fexingo: Buffett, Graham, and Long-Term Stock Picking

Episode 22 of The Value Investing Podcast with Fexingo dives into South Korea's 'Value Up' program, launched in 2024 to boost corporate governance and shareholder returns. Lucas and Luna examine why Korean stocks like Samsung Electronics and Hyundai Motor trade at a 'Korea discount' of around 40% relative to global peers, and whether the government's push for higher dividends, buybacks, and better board oversight is finally closing that gap. They discuss the Korea Value Up Index's 18% gain in 2025, the role of activist investors, and the specific metrics — P/B ratios below 0.8, dividend yields above 3% — that screen for value. The hosts also touch on risks: chaebol resistance, political uncertainty, and the 2026 election cycle. A focused episode for listeners who want to understand one of the most compelling undervalued markets of 2026, with actionable criteria for evaluating individual stocks.

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In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore why European banks are emerging as a compelling value play in mid-2026, even as the Federal Reserve holds rates steady at 3.64 percent. They examine how lenders like UniCredit and Santander have restructured after years of low rates, building fortress balance sheets with returns on equity above 10 percent. Lucas points to the iShares MSCI Eurozone Financials ETF, which trades at a price-to-earnings ratio of just 9.5, compared to the S&P 500's 24. He contrasts this with JPMorgan's P/E of 14, arguing that European banks offer a larger margin of safety. Luna notes the geopolitical risks, including Russia exposure and regulatory fragmentation, but Lucas counters that provisions for Russian loans have been over-reserved. They discuss the tailwind from the European Central Bank's recent rate hikes, which have improved net interest margins without triggering a credit crisis. The hosts also highlight dividends and buybacks: European banks are returning 50-60 percent of profits to shareholders, with yields exceeding 6 percent. Lucas concludes that the market is pricing in a recession that hasn't materialized, making this a classic Graham-style opportunity. The episode includes a brief, organic donation segment where Lucas ties the value investing theme to listener support that keeps the show ad-free.

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In this episode of The Value Investing Podcast with Fexingo, Lucas and Luna explore why tobacco stocks like Altria and Philip Morris International might offer deep value despite the long-term decline in smoking. With the S&P 500 at 7,580 and the Russell 2000 up 1.7% in the past week, the hosts examine how these companies are transitioning to reduced-risk products, generating massive free cash flow, and trading at single-digit price-to-earnings ratios. Lucas breaks down the math: a 7.5 percent dividend yield, buybacks funded by smoke-free revenue, and the potential for multiple expansion if the narrative shifts. Luna challenges the sustainability of the earnings stream, noting regulatory risks and the pace of the combustible-to-smoke-free pivot. Using specific data from Altria's IQOS rollout and Philip Morris's 2026 guidance, they debate whether these stocks are value traps or the ultimate contrarian play. Tune in for a disciplined analysis of moats, terminal value, and the margin of safety in sin stocks.

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In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the overlooked value of insurance float in a flat interest rate environment. With the Fed Funds rate stuck at 3.62 percent since April, insurance companies like Berkshire Hathaway and Progressive hold massive pools of premium dollars that become low-cost capital when rates don't move. Lucas explains how float creates a structural advantage for insurers, using Berkshire's $169 billion float as the anchor example. Luna challenges whether float is still valuable when the yield curve is flat, and they discuss how investors can find insurance value plays beyond Berkshire. The episode also touches on why banks like JPMorgan and Bank of America have struggled recently while insurers have quietly compounded. A concrete look at float math, underwriting discipline, and portfolio duration.

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With the Fed holding rates steady at 3.64% since April, and the S&P 500 up 1.6% in the past week, Lucas and Luna explore a counterintuitive value play: companies that are aggressively buying back their own stock. They examine how flat interest rates make share repurchases more attractive than debt repayment for cash-rich firms, and why this creates a hidden catalyst for value investors. The hosts walk through a specific case study of a major bank that is using buybacks to boost earnings per share while trading below book value, and discuss how to identify companies that are creating genuine value versus those that are just masking dilution. Lucas shares a simple framework for evaluating buyback quality based on purchase price relative to intrinsic value — a lesson straight from the Graham-and-Dodd playbook. This episode is essential listening for anyone trying to understand why some value stocks are waking up in late May 2026 while others remain sleepy.

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Lucas and Luna challenge the assumption that value investing is just buying the lowest price-to-book stocks. Using 2026 market data, they examine why the strongest total returns are coming from companies with sustainable competitive advantages—moats—rather than traditional deep-value plays. They discuss the 2026 performance of the iShares S&P 100 ETF compared to the Russell 2000, the earnings stability of Microsoft and Visa, and how rising interest rates are separating moat businesses from value traps. Plus, they consider what the Buffett indicator—total market cap to GDP at 190% of GDP—means for long-term portfolio construction today.

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Lucas and Luna examine the surprising strength of small-cap stocks in late May 2026, with the Russell 2000 rallying 3.6% over five days while large-cap indices lag. They dig into the drivers: falling interest rates, a weaker dollar, and rotation out of mega-cap tech. Lucas argues that value-oriented small caps are pricing in a soft landing, while Luna questions whether the move is sustainable given weak earnings growth. They discuss specific sectors like regional banks and industrials, and what history says about small-cap leadership during Fed pauses. A timely, data-anchored conversation for value investors looking beyond the S&P 500.

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Lucas and Luna make the case for consumer staples as a value play in May 2026. With the S&P 500 near 7,520 and the small-cap Russell 2000 up 3.6 percent in five days, defensive sectors have lagged. But after two years of margin compression from inflation, companies like Procter & Gamble and PepsiCo are showing signs of recovery. Lucas breaks down why the price-to-earnings ratio on the Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR Fund has contracted to 18 times forward earnings, near a five-year low, while input costs stabilize and pricing power remains strong. Luna pushes back: aren't these stocks vulnerable to private-label competition and a consumer spending slowdown? They dig into the data on market share, brand loyalty, and the case for a portfolio of staples paying a 3 percent yield. A specific, numbers-driven conversation for value investors looking beyond tech and energy.

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In this episode of The Value Investing Podcast with Fexingo, Lucas and Luna explore the overlooked value opportunity in European defense stocks. With NATO spending targets rising and major European economies boosting defense budgets, stocks like Rheinmetall and BAE Systems are seeing strong earnings growth but still trade at single-digit price-to-earnings ratios. The hosts discuss how market skepticism about defense spending sustainability has created a valuation gap, and why this sector might offer both value and growth potential. They also touch on the broader implications of the China industrial profit jump and the Strait of Hormuz closure for global supply chains and defense spending needs. Tune in for a concrete, data-driven look at a sector many value investors are ignoring.

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Episode 13 of The Value Investing Podcast with Fexingo: Lucas and Luna tackle the brutal divergence in energy markets as of May 26, 2026. While the S&P 500 hits 7,519 and small caps surge, ExxonMobil has plunged 7.8% in five days and Chevron 6.4% on fears of a prolonged Strait of Hormuz closure. They debate whether the integrated majors are value traps or contrarian buys, using a 2014–2015 case study and a simple metric: the price-to-cash-flow ratio versus a ten-year average. Lucas argues the market is overpricing a worst-case scenario; Luna counters that stranded-asset risk and political uncertainty make this time different. A focused 10-minute drill on one specific number — the current single-digit price-to-operating-cash-flow multiple for Exxon versus a historical average near 10 — and what it really signals for patient capital.

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