In today's episode, Kyle Grieve is joined by co-host Clay Finck to summarize key learnings from 2024. We chat about the importance of focus and avoiding confusing noise, data that shows how difficult individual stock picks are to succeed in, why you should welcome disconfirming evidence, the impermanence of seemingly impenetrable businesses, how to close feedback loops to ensure investments are on the right track, the importance of being trustworthy and reliable, and much more!

IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:

00:00 - Intro

03:11 - Why investors need to focus on the things that matter and how to avoid spending time on noise.

09:19 - Why investors should be aware of the base rates of success of investing in individual stocks (hint, making money is a lot harder than you think).

25:42 - How you can utilize and search out disconfirming evidence to improve your thinking processes.

29:46 - The impermanence of business success and the importance of updating your thinking when new information becomes available.

33:00 - The three sources of investing returns that drive the performance of a stock.

42:53 - How to use punctuated equilibrium to be active at the correct times and inactive at the proper times.

50:52 - Critical lessons on how to close feedback loops for long-term investors.

1:00:29 - How to utilize the "cone of uncertainty" to signal conviction in great ideas.

1:02:49 - Why a great business can still have times of high uncertainty.

1:07:00 - The importance of being trustworthy and reliable.

And so much more!

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On today’s episode, Clay Finck invites Stig Brodersen to discuss current market conditions and one of Stig’s favorite books — Poor Charlie’s Almanack.

IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:

00:00 - Intro

01:23 - How Stig and Clay think about today’s market.

08:02 - Why we expect the stock market to continue to hit new all-time highs.

08:02 - How Stig is protecting himself against potential inflation going forward.

39:49 - Why Stig re-reads Poor Charlie’s Almanack each year.

49:55 - The psychological biases we need to be mindful of.

01:02:14 - How the endowment effect can be detrimental to our portfolio’s returns.

01:11:45 - How we can apply Munger’s principle of inversion to our lives and our portfolios.

01:27:00 - How you can attend the live events TIP is hosting in Omaha during the Berkshire weekend.

And so much more!

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Jeff Ross, American Hodl, and Joe Carlasare discuss Bitcoin’s historic price surge to $96,000, the influence of Donald Trump's re-election on crypto policy, and global proposals for Bitcoin reserves. Topics include regulatory challenges, institutional inflows, and game-changing corporate strategies.

IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:

00:00 - Intro

06:58 - Why experts believe $96,000 may not be the top for Bitcoin.

14:10 - The potential impact of Trump’s re-election on U.S. Bitcoin policy.

11:06 - How countries like Brazil and the U.S. are exploring Bitcoin as a strategic reserve asset.

17:38 - The global regulatory landscape: Russia’s legalization and China’s possible policy shifts.

30:57 - Nic Carter’s insights into Chokepoint 2.0 and its implications for crypto innovation.

31:19 - The FDIC’s controversial handling of crypto-friendly banking products.

31:37 - How "pause letters" have stifled crypto innovation in traditional finance.

41:31 - The surge in institutional adoption, including ETF investments and corporate treasury moves.

48:07 - Microstrategy's influence on corporate debt and treasury strategies.

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In today's episode, Kyle Grieve explores the life of Charlie Munger, drawing insights from his biography Damn Right!. He’ll cover Charlie’s similarities and differences with Benjamin Graham, the value of dedicating an hour a day to thinking, the role of decisiveness and conviction in transformative investments, and how independent thinking shaped his life. Plus, he’ll discuss lessons from his days practicing law, key takeaways from his investment partnership, and much more!

IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:

00:00 - Intro

03:25 - How Charlie Munger’s approach to investing was more similar to Benjamin Graham than most think.

13:08 - How selling himself just one hour a day transformed Charlie’s thinking.

14:36 - Learn about Charlie’s multi-billion-dollar missed opportunity.

25:22 - Lessons from Munger’s legal career on working with people you like and how that shaped his investing strategy.

32:15 - Insights from Munger’s Investment Partnership: what worked, what didn’t, and why.

33:13 - What Munger and Benjamin Graham can teach you about the power of independent thinking.

42:22 - Why highly concentrated portfolios thrive in bull markets but face unique challenges in bear markets—and why they’re not for everyone.

53:21 - Why owning a high-quality business is not just profitable but also less stressful—and infinitely more enjoyable.

01:00:55 - Discover why Berkshire Hathaway never having a grand plan was a massive advantage.

01:03:20 - How Munger approached capital allocation and his contrarian views on the cost of capital.

And so much more!

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In today’s episode, Clay reviews Brett Gardner’s new book, Buffett’s Early Investments. 

Brett is an Analyst at Discerene Group LP, a private investment partnership that invests globally based on a fundamental and long-term value investing philosophy. Like us here at TIP, Brett is also a huge fan of Warren Buffett.

During Buffett’s early partnership years from 1957 to 1969, he compounded his investors’ capital at 23.8% net of fees relative to the Dow Jones, returning just 7.4%.

IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:

00:00 - Intro

02:14 - The primary factors that led to Buffett’s outperformance during early investing years.

06:09 - The parallels between Buffett’s investment in Philadelphia and Reading and how he ended up transforming Berkshire Hathaway in the years that followed.

27:15 - What led Buffett to make an unconventional bet on Disney in 1966.

43:55 - Why Buffett invested in American Express after the Salad Oil Scandal.

And so much more!

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Jack Mallers joins to discuss Bitcoin’s evolving landscape, from the potential for strategic reserves to regulatory shifts and exciting advancements in Lightning and Strike’s new working capital feature.

IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:

00:00 - Intro

06:12 - The potential reality of a Bitcoin strategic reserve.

07:38 - Insights into the rumored $2 billion Bitcoin deposit by the U.S. government.

14:36 - What Operation Chokepoint 2.0 could mean for Bitcoin and crypto regulations.

17:55 - How regulatory changes might unfold under a new administration.

19:47 - Details about Strike's new feature enabling Bitcoin as a working capital account.

26:51 - Why integrating Bitcoin savings with fiat spending is becoming seamless.

27:26 - Possibilities of tax-free Bitcoin gains in the U.S.

32:53 - How Wall Street’s perception of Bitcoin is evolving.

35:38 - MicroStrategy's influence on corporate treasury strategies globally.

50:40 - Exciting Lightning Network advancements and their role in bridging crypto and traditional finance.

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In today's episode, Stig Brodersen speaks to Tobias Carlisle and Hari Ramachandra. Stig only owns five individual stocks, and in this episode, he outlines why Evolution is one of them. Hari’s pick, Occidental Petroleum, a stock Buffett has recently added to, and Tobias pitches Alpha Metallurgical Resources, a value stock that Mohnish Pabrai has loaded up on. 

IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:

00:00 - Intro

01:34 - What to make of Berkshire’s $300B+ cash pile

33:16 - Stig’s bull case is for Evolution (Ticker on the Swedish Stock Exchange: EVO) 

41:03 - The bear case for Evolution, including why their margins will likely decline

44:02 - Why Hari is bullish on Occidental Petroleum (Ticker on NYSE: OXY)

47:44 - The bear case of Occidental Petroleum, including macro headwinds  

56:46 - Why Toby has invested in Alpha Metallurgical Resources (Ticker on NYSE: AMR)

1:06:28 - The bear case for Alpha Metallurgical Resources, including the role of China

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On today’s episode, Clay is joined by Dev Kantesaria to discuss the current market environment, the types of investments he is looking for, FICO, S&P Global, and much more.

Dev is the founder and portfolio manager at Valley Forge Capital Management. The firm has been highly successful since its inception in 2007, as it’s outperformed the S&P 500 by a wide margin and has over $4 billion in assets under management.

IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:

00:00 - Intro

01:46 - Dev’s view on the current market environment and the recent stock market rally.

05:02 - How Valley Forge Capital Management adopted Warren Buffett and Charlie Munger’s investment approach.

09:16 - Why predictability is an essential part of Dev’s investment approach.

11:32 - Why Dev has decided not to invest in any Big Tech companies.

37:11 - Why pricing power is the hallmark of a great business.

53:30 - Why Dev will continue to invest in the US despite optically higher valuations.

56:59 - The reason Dev loves compounding machines that perform share repurchases.

And so much more!

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Exploring the art world with Tad Smith, former CEO of Sotheby’s, as we uncover the intersection of art, Bitcoin, and investment strategies.

IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:

00:00 - Intro

02:28 - The significance behind the $6.2M sale of a banana duct-taped to a wall.

08:07 - How stories shape the perception and value of art investments.

08:46 - What makes artwork valuable beyond its aesthetic appeal.

14:54 - Why scarce and desirable items tend to accrue lasting value.

23:20 - Whether and how investors market stories to amplify art's value post-purchase.

24:13 - The role of Bitcoin’s proof of work in distinguishing it from other protocols.

27:04 - How tokenization is transforming the art world.

33:56 - The historical role of leverage in outpacing inflation and the "money printer."

38:12 - Insights into Michael Saylor’s strategy with MicroStrategy.

47:50 - Key considerations for investing in art from a professional standpoint.

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In today’s special episode, William Green looks back at some of the most powerful lessons from the first 50 episodes of the podcast. He highlights four of his favorite interviews: with multibillionaire Ray Dalio, Berkshire Hathaway board member Chris Davis, investing legend Bill Miller, & author Michael Berg. Here, Dalio discusses how to overcome our weaknesses; Miller reveals the insights that made him a vast fortune on Bitcoin; Davis shares what he’s learned from Buffett & Munger; & Berg explains how to increase your enjoyment of money. 

IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:

00:00 - Intro

06:37 - Why Ray Dalio believes success hinges on deep self-knowledge.

09:11 - How he’s dealt with his own weaknesses.

10:44 - What Elon Musk, Bill Gates, Reed Hastings & Ray Dalio have in common.

13:46 - How Ray’s most painful mistake changed his views on investing & life.

29:07 - What Chris learned from his mentors, Warren Buffett & Charlie Munger.

30:13 - Why it helps Chris Davis to view his life in three distinct 10,000-day blocks.

44:47 - What Bill Miller saw in Bitcoin that led him to make a vast fortune.

49:32 - Why Bill sees Bitcoin as insurance against financial catastrophe.

1:04:06 - What biases, beliefs & blind spots led Buffett & Munger to dismiss Bitcoin.

1:06:35 - How to enhance your enjoyment of money. 

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