This is our Arch Capital Update episode, a monthly recurring series where we explore holdings and decisions made for our investment partnership.
Autodesk provides 3D design, engineering, and entertainment software and services worldwide. The company was founded in 1982 in Mill Valley, California. Brett and Ryan dive through Autodesk and outline the investment thesis for why we own the company in our Arch Capital limited partnership.
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What is Arch Capital? Arch Capital is a concentrated, long-only equity fund aiming to compound capital at an above-market rate. Arch managers are perpetual learners with a long-term focus that strive to build wealth with our partners through intelligent capital allocation. Learn more here: https://www.archcapitalfund.com/
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Timestamps
Why do we own Autodesk? (4:03)
What are their products? (15:43)
Valuation (47:48)



Why We Own Autodesk (Ticker: ADSK)

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On this episode of Chit Chat Stocks, Brett talks with Invariant's Devin LaSarre on the nicotine market and where the industry sits as of early 2024. They discuss:




(08:02) Regulatory Challenges in the Nicotine Industry
(30:20) The Potential of Nicotine Pouches and Next-Gen Products
(39:59) The Benefits of a Basket Approach for Investing in the Nicotine Sector
(55:26) The Impact of ESG Mandates on the Nicotine Industry


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The State of the ~NICOTINE~ Industry With Devin LaSarre

The Investing Power Hour is live-streamed every Thursday on the Chit Chat Stocks YouTube channel. This week we discussed:


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(11:53) The challenges of scaling Starlink's satellite internet service
(38:01) Discrepancies between operating margin and free cash flow
(46:43) Ally Financial's earnings
(58:44) Netflix's Earnings Report as a good omen for other stocks
(01:05:14) The growth potential of the cloud computing industry


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Prior to buying or selling an option, investors must read and understand the “Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options”, also known as the options disclosure document (ODD) which can be found at: www.theocc.com/company-information/documents-and-archives/options-disclosure-document
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Options can be risky and are not suitable for all investors. See the Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options to learn more.
All investing involves the risk of loss, including loss of principal. Brokerage services for US-listed, registered securities, options and bonds in a self-directed account are offered by Open to the Public Investing, Inc., member FINRA & SIPC. See public.com/#disclosures-main for more information.
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Will Starlink Crush the Competition? Plus, More Management Malfeasance

On this episode of Chit Chat Stocks, Brett is joined by Jim Gillies and Todd Wenning to discuss small-cap value investing, hidden gems, and flyover stocks. They cover:



(06:36) Finding Uncorrelated Stocks
(35:22) Disqualifying a Company: Management, Moats, and Passion
(45:35) Red Flags for Dishonest Management
(59:41) Finding Hidden Gems in Different Sectors
(01:08:46) Immersing Yourself in the Story of a Company




You can find more of Jim's work at Hidden Gems Canada here: https://www.fool.ca/order/hidden-gems-canada-retail/


Todd writes/researches at Flyover Stocks: https://www.flyoverstocks.com/
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Prior to buying or selling an option, investors must read and understand the “Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options”, also known as the options disclosure document (ODD) which can be found at: www.theocc.com/company-information/documents-and-archives/options-disclosure-document
Supporting documentation for any claims will be furnished upon request.
If you are enrolled in our Options Order Flow Rebate Program, The exact rebate will depend on the specifics of each transaction and will be previewed for you prior to submitting each trade. This rebate will be deducted from your cost to place the trade and will be reflected on your trade confirmation. Order flow rebates are not available for non-options transactions. To learn more, see our Fee Schedule, Order Flow Rebate FAQ, and Order Flow Rebate Program Terms & Conditions.
Options can be risky and are not suitable for all investors. See the Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options to learn more.
All investing involves the risk of loss, including loss of principal. Brokerage services for US-listed, registered securities, options and bonds in a self-directed account are offered by Open to the Public Investing, Inc., member FINRA & SIPC. See public.com/#disclosures-main for more information.
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Small Cap Value Investing: How to Find Long Term Winners For Your Portfolio

The Investing Power Hour is live-streamed every Thursday on the Chit Chat Stocks YouTube channel. This week, Alex Morris from the TSOH Investing Research Service joined the show to discuss:



(08:07) International Expansion and Distribution Partnerships for Celsius
(27:09) The Future Growth of Netflix and the Potential of an Ad-Supported Tier
(41:00) Spotify's Stock Performance and Future Prospects
(55:23) Insights from the Piper Sandler Teen Survey
(01:02:45) The Importance of Data and Financial Metrics in Analysis


Find more from Alex here: https://thescienceofhitting.com/
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Prior to buying or selling an option, investors must read and understand the “Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options”, also known as the options disclosure document (ODD) which can be found at: www.theocc.com/company-information/documents-and-archives/options-disclosure-document
Supporting documentation for any claims will be furnished upon request.
If you are enrolled in our Options Order Flow Rebate Program, The exact rebate will depend on the specifics of each transaction and will be previewed for you prior to submitting each trade. This rebate will be deducted from your cost to place the trade and will be reflected on your trade confirmation. Order flow rebates are not available for non-options transactions. To learn more, see our Fee Schedule, Order Flow Rebate FAQ, and Order Flow Rebate Program Terms & Conditions.
Options can be risky and are not suitable for all investors. See the Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options to learn more.
All investing involves the risk of loss, including loss of principal. Brokerage services for US-listed, registered securities, options and bonds in a self-directed account are offered by Open to the Public Investing, Inc., member FINRA & SIPC. See public.com/#disclosures-main for more information.
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Celsius Energy Drinks, Meta Platforms, and Spotify Uncertainty With Alex Morris (CELH, META, SPOT)

On this episode of the Chit Chat Stocks podcast, Brett and Ryan go through 10 rapid-fire stocks from listener-suggested tickers. We cover:

(03:30) Nike (NKE)
(26:12) Semrush (SEMR)
(32:27) Confluent (CFLT)
(38:27) HelloFresh (HFG)
(47:02) Atkore (ATKR)
(57:18) Starbucks (SBUX)
(01:03:27) StoneX Group (SNEX)
(01:08:04) Picking favorites


+ other stocks. Listen to the full episode to find out all 10 stocks we picked and our thoughts on the companies!


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Prior to buying or selling an option, investors must read and understand the “Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options”, also known as the options disclosure document (ODD) which can be found at: www.theocc.com/company-information/documents-and-archives/options-disclosure-document
Supporting documentation for any claims will be furnished upon request.
If you are enrolled in our Options Order Flow Rebate Program, The exact rebate will depend on the specifics of each transaction and will be previewed for you prior to submitting each trade. This rebate will be deducted from your cost to place the trade and will be reflected on your trade confirmation. Order flow rebates are not available for non-options transactions. To learn more, see our Fee Schedule, Order Flow Rebate FAQ, and Order Flow Rebate Program Terms & Conditions.
Options can be risky and are not suitable for all investors. See the Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options to learn more.
All investing involves the risk of loss, including loss of principal. Brokerage services for US-listed, registered securities, options and bonds in a self-directed account are offered by Open to the Public Investing, Inc., member FINRA & SIPC. See public.com/#disclosures-main for more information.
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Why We Own Autodesk (Ticker: ADSK)

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