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

In episode 161, Lucas and Luna explore an underappreciated edge in value investing: intellectual curiosity. They examine how genuine curiosity about businesses, industries, and even economic puzzles can lead to better long-term decisions, and why it's often the difference between merely holding a stock and truly understanding it. Anchored in today's market—where energy names like Exxon and Chevron have rallied over 4% while banks stumble—they discuss how a curious investor might interpret these moves beyond the headlines. They also touch on the Fed's minutes hinting at possible rate hikes, and what that means for valuation work. With a nod to Buffett's evolution on tech bets, they argue that curiosity keeps your process fresh and your conviction honest. A practical, thought-provoking episode for anyone who wants to invest with a sharper lens.

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In Episode 160, Lucas and Luna tackle the buyback boom of 2026 — a record year for share repurchases even as the S&P 500 drifts sideways. They break down why companies buy back stock, how to tell a good buyback from a bad one, and why value investors should care about the difference between repurchases at peak prices and at troughs. They anchor the conversation in recent data: JPMorgan's buyback pause, Chevron's accelerated repurchases, and the broader market's 1.2 percent weekly dip. They also discuss the role of buybacks in capital allocation, drawing on classic Graham and Buffett principles, and offer a framework for evaluating a buyback program — including the role of insider selling and the signals from management's own incentive structures. The episode closes with a reflection on how buybacks can be a discipline test for management teams, not just a financial engineering tool.

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In this episode of The Value Investing Podcast, Lucas and Luna explore why dividend-paying energy stocks like Exxon and Chevron are catching value investors' attention even as the broader market stalls. They dig into the numbers: Exxon up 4.3 percent and Chevron up 4.6 percent over the past five days, while the S&P 500 slips. What does this resilience signal about cash flow, shareholder returns, and market rotation? Lucas breaks down the mechanics of dividend sustainability—free cash flow yields, payout ratios, and the discipline that separates durable payers from yield traps. They also examine how a flat Fed funds rate at 3.63 percent shapes the appeal of dividends versus bonds, and why value investors might prefer a boring, growing dividend over a speculative growth story. A practical framework emerges for evaluating any dividend stock. Whether you're a seasoned value investor or just starting, this episode offers a clear lens on using dividends as a signal of corporate health. Plus, a brief note on how listener support keeps the show going.

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When a company trims its dividend, the market often treats it as a betrayal. But for value investors, a cut can be a signal of discipline—or a warning sign. In this episode, Lucas and Luna break down a recent dividend cut from a major energy company, separating the math from the mood. They walk through what a 3 percent reduction actually means for income investors, how to read management's explanation, and why the stock's five-day move might matter more than the headline. Using the current market backdrop—where value stocks like Chevron are up while dividend-heavy names like Berkshire slip—they show how to judge a cut within the context of cash flow, payout ratios, and management's track record. If you've ever held a stock through a dividend cut and wondered whether to stay or go, this conversation gives you a clear framework. It's not about the cut itself; it's about what it tells you about the business underneath.

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In this episode of The Value Investing Podcast, Lucas and Luna break down Berkshire Hathaway's recent decision to boost Alphabet to a top three holding. They discuss what it means for value investors when a classic value manager buys a mega-cap tech stock, how it fits into Berkshire's broader portfolio shifts, and the lessons about adaptability and conviction. They also touch on how the market's reaction—Berkshire shares down nearly five percent over the past week—might reflect investor uncertainty, and why that could be a signal. With specific references to the 13F filing, the scale of the position, and the wider context of cash deployment, this episode offers a practical framework for evaluating your own portfolio's concentration and willingness to change your mind.

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Berkshire Hathaway shares fell nearly five percent in a week in August 2026, even as the S&P 500 ticked up. For value investors, that divergence is less a warning than a window. In this episode, Lucas and Luna unpack what the market is really pricing into Berkshire, from the concentrated bets on Alphabet and Delta to the steady cash pile that keeps growing. They walk through a simple framework for reading a pullback in a high-quality compounder: separate the business news from the noise, check the valuation against a decade of history, and ask whether the thesis has changed. They also touch on why a falling stock can be the cheapest research report you'll ever get, and how to decide between holding, adding, or simply doing nothing. If you've ever watched a stock you own drop and felt the itch to react, this episode offers a calmer, more analytical path. No hot takes, just a disciplined look at what a five percent dip does—and doesn't—tell you about a business.

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Berkshire Hathaway just made Alphabet a top three holding. For a firm built on staying within its circle of competence, that's a big deal — and it's a reminder that value investing isn't about stubbornness. In this episode, Lucas and Luna dig into what the move says about Warren Buffett and his team's evolving view of tech, how it fits with Berkshire's cash pile and buyback history, and why the willingness to revise a thesis is a skill in itself. They also touch on the recent dip in Berkshire's stock, the broader market's calm drift, and what it means for value investors watching the rotation. If you've ever wondered when to update your own investment thesis, this one's for you.

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Profit margins are at an all-time high, yet value stocks are quietly outperforming. Lucas and Luna break down what record margins mean for value investors in August 2026. They dig into the forces behind the margin expansion—from pricing power to cost cutting to AI-driven efficiency—and ask whether these margins are durable or a warning sign. Using examples like Chevron's six percent weekly jump and the recent rally in value ETFs, they explore how value investors should think about margin quality, competitive moats, and the risk of mean reversion. They also touch on what Bill Ackman's recent Netflix re-entry says about growth versus value in a high-margin world. Expect a grounded, specific conversation on how to read the margin story without getting swept up in market enthusiasm.

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Stock buybacks are hitting record levels in 2026, and value investors are split on what that means. In this episode, Lucas and Luna break down the math behind repurchases using Berkshire Hathaway's recent buyback activity and JPMorgan's two-point-five percent five-day gain as case studies. They explain why buybacks can be a value trap when management overpays, how to judge a repurchase against the company's intrinsic value, and why the current environment—with rates flat near three-point-six-three percent and value stocks like Chevron up nearly four percent in a week—creates both opportunity and risk. Listeners will learn how to read a buyback announcement, what to look for in a company's repurchase history, and why the market's reaction to buyback news often tells you more about sentiment than value. If you've ever wondered whether a company buying its own stock is a good sign or a red flag, this episode gives you a practical framework for deciding.

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In this episode of The Value Investing Podcast, Lucas and Luna drill into the surprising five-day divergence between Exxon and Chevron, up over five percent, and the broader market. They explore what's driving the jump, from tight physical crude markets to the growing trade in AI computing futures. The conversation centers on how value investors can separate short-term freight and geopolitical noise from durable moats, using examples from oil majors and the new CME compute contracts. They also discuss why Berkshire's cash pile and JPMorgan's Olympics bet are less relevant to value long-term investing than they might appear. As always, the episode weaves in listener support to keep the show ad-free, with a link to buy me a coffee dot com slash fexingo. No hot takes, just a disciplined framework for reading market signals through a Graham-and-Dodd lens.

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