This Week in Intelligent Investing

Commonalities of All-Time Great Investments | Being Polarizing as a Sign of Strength

In this episode, co-hosts Phil Ordway and Elliot Turner lead discussions of (i) the commonalities between the best investments of all time and (ii) being polarizing as a sign and source of strength. John Mihaljevic joins the session.

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About the Co-Hosts:

Philip Ordway is Managing Principal and Portfolio Manager of Anabatic Fund, L.P. Previously, Philip was a partner at Chicago Fundamental Investment Partners (CFIP). At CFIP, which he joined in 2007, Philip was responsible for investments across the capital structure in various industries. Prior to joining CFIP, Philip was an analyst in structured corporate finance with Citigroup Global Markets, Inc. from 2002 to 2005. Philip earned his B.S. in Education & Social Policy and Economics from Northwestern University in 2002 and his M.B.A. from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University in 2007, where he now serves as an Adjunct Professor in the Finance Department.

Elliot Turner is a co-founder and Managing Partner, CIO at RGA Investment Advisors, LLC. RGA Investment Advisors runs a long-term, low turnover, growth at a reasonable price investment strategy seeking out global opportunities. Elliot focuses on discovering and analyzing long-term, high quality investment opportunities and strategic portfolio management. Prior to joining RGA, Elliot managed portfolios at at AustinWeston Asset Management LLC, Chimera Securities and T3 Capital. Elliot holds the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation as well as a Juris Doctor from Brooklyn Law School.. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Emory University where he double majored in Political Science and Philosophy.

John Mihaljevic leads MOI Global and serves as managing editor of The Manual of Ideas. He managed a private partnership, Mihaljevic Partners LP, from 2005-2016. John is a winner of the Value Investors Club’s prize for best investment idea. He is a trained capital allocator, having studied under Yale University Chief Investment Officer David Swensen and served as Research Assistant to Nobel Laureate James Tobin. John holds a BA in Economics, summa cum laude, from Yale and is a CFA charterholder.

 

The content of this podcast is not an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any security in any jurisdiction. The content is distributed for informational purposes only and should not be construed as investment advice or a recommendation to sell or buy any security or other investment, or undertake any investment strategy. There are no warranties, expressed or implied, as to the accuracy, completeness, or results obtained from any information set forth on this podcast. The podcast participants and their affiliates may have positions in and may, from time to time, make purchases or sales of the securities or other investments discussed or evaluated on this podcast.

The Art of Short Selling | Reflecting on a Survey of Market Tail Risks

In this episode, John Mihaljevic co-hosts a discussion of (1) short selling and how it differs from the long investing mindset, led by Elliot Turner; and (2) a survey of market tail risk fears, led by Phil Ordway.

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The content of this podcast is not an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any security in any jurisdiction. The content is distributed for informational purposes only and should not be construed as investment advice or a recommendation to sell or buy any security or other investment, or undertake any investment strategy. There are no warranties, expressed or implied, as to the accuracy, completeness, or results obtained from any information set forth on this podcast. The podcast participants and their affiliates may have positions in and may, from time to time, make purchases or sales of the securities or other investments discussed or evaluated on this podcast.

Special: Surviving 20+ Years, Stitch Fix Deep Dive, with Mario Cibelli and Elliot Turner

In this special episode, Elliot sits down for a deep dive with Mario Cibelli, Founder and Portfolio Manager at Marathon Equity Partners.

Mario recorded this episode on the 24th anniversary of the launch of his main fund, and in reflecting on that milestone, he shares his wisdom with "A Stock Picker's Guide for Surviving 20+ Years in the Business."

Mario discusses his background and some historical investments before diving deep on Stitch Fix and the opportunity the company has in the apparel vertical for customers and brands alike, built around a culture infused with data analysis.

Mario then summarizes the opportunity in shares of Just Eat Takeaway in the consolidating food delivery space.

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The content of this podcast is not an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any security in any jurisdiction. The content is distributed for informational purposes only and should not be construed as investment advice or a recommendation to sell or buy any security or other investment, or undertake any investment strategy. There are no warranties, expressed or implied, as to the accuracy, completeness, or results obtained from any information set forth on this podcast. The podcast participants and their affiliates may have positions in and may, from time to time, make purchases or sales of the securities or other investments discussed or evaluated on this podcast.

Collecting as a Framework | Breaking a Business Down to the Unit Economics

In this episode, John Mihaljevic co-hosts a discussion of (1) collecting as a framework for investment, led by Phil Ordway; and (2) breaking a business down to the unit economics vs. looking at the aggregate, led by Elliot Turner.

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The content of this podcast is not an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any security in any jurisdiction. The content is distributed for informational purposes only and should not be construed as investment advice or a recommendation to sell or buy any security or other investment, or undertake any investment strategy. There are no warranties, expressed or implied, as to the accuracy, completeness, or results obtained from any information set forth on this podcast. The podcast participants and their affiliates may have positions in and may, from time to time, make purchases or sales of the securities or other investments discussed or evaluated on this podcast.

Special: From Poker Player to Portfolio Manager, with Evan Tindell and Elliot Turner

In this special episode, Elliot Turner welcomes Evan Tindell, co-founder and Chief Investment Officer of Bireme Capital in a fascinating conversation on how Evan went from starting his career as a professional poker player to becoming a portfolio manager. Evan then discusses his Q4 2020 letter and the growth versus value debate, his history with Facebook and Apple and walks through his bull case on Cogeco, Inc, an undervalued Canadian cable company. Enjoy the conversation!

Evan's Q4 letter https://s3.amazonaws.com/bireme/4Q20%20FV%20-%209db490eb-14b6-4c3b-96ec-ac64fbdd22d7.html

The Bireme CIO corner https://www.biremecapital.com/cio-corner

The Bireme blog https://www.biremecapital.com/blog

Evan is Co-founder and Chief Investment Officer. He develops firm-wide investment strategy, assists with asset allocation, and performs both bottom-up research and portfolio management for the flagship Fundamental Value strategy.

Evan worked for 7 years at Ballentine Capital, where he was the lead equity analyst at the value-oriented long/short equity fund. Prior to that, Evan spent 3 years as a professional poker player.

He graduated in 2007 with a BS in Mechanical Engineering from MIT, where he was a four time All-American in tennis.

 

The content of this podcast is not an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any security in any jurisdiction. The content is distributed for informational purposes only and should not be construed as investment advice or a recommendation to sell or buy any security or other investment, or undertake any investment strategy. There are no warranties, expressed or implied, as to the accuracy, completeness, or results obtained from any information set forth on this podcast. The podcast participants and their affiliates may have positions in and may, from time to time, make purchases or sales of the securities or other investments discussed or evaluated on this podcast.

A Retrospective: The COVID Crash | Hobbies and Games for Investors

In this episode, John Mihaljevic co-hosts a discussion of (1) the one-year anniversary of the COVID crash -- a restrospective, led by Elliot Turner; and (2) hobbies and games that can add value to the investment process, led by Phil Ordway.

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The content of this podcast is not an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any security in any jurisdiction. The content is distributed for informational purposes only and should not be construed as investment advice or a recommendation to sell or buy any security or other investment, or undertake any investment strategy. There are no warranties, expressed or implied, as to the accuracy, completeness, or results obtained from any information set forth on this podcast. The podcast participants and their affiliates may have positions in and may, from time to time, make purchases or sales of the securities or other investments discussed or evaluated on this podcast.

Holding Competing Ideas at Once | Porting Models Across Investments

In this episode, John Mihaljevic co-hosts a discussion of (1) the ability to hold two competing ideas at once, led by Phil Ordway; and (2) porting mental models and concepts from one investment to the next, led by Elliot Turner.

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The content of this podcast is not an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any security in any jurisdiction. The content is distributed for informational purposes only and should not be construed as investment advice or a recommendation to sell or buy any security or other investment, or undertake any investment strategy. There are no warranties, expressed or implied, as to the accuracy, completeness, or results obtained from any information set forth on this podcast. The podcast participants and their affiliates may have positions in and may, from time to time, make purchases or sales of the securities or other investments discussed or evaluated on this podcast.

Danny Meyer's Concept of "Constant, Gentle Pressure" | Equity Duration

In this episode, John Mihaljevic co-hosts a discussion of (1) the concept of "constant, gentle pressure" from Danny Meyer's book, Setting the Table, led by Elliot Turner; and (2) the meaning of equity "duration", illustrated with real-time examples, led by Phil Ordway.

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The content of this podcast is not an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any security in any jurisdiction. The content is distributed for informational purposes only and should not be construed as investment advice or a recommendation to sell or buy any security or other investment, or undertake any investment strategy. There are no warranties, expressed or implied, as to the accuracy, completeness, or results obtained from any information set forth on this podcast. The podcast participants and their affiliates may have positions in and may, from time to time, make purchases or sales of the securities or other investments discussed or evaluated on this podcast.

Lottery Tickets and Position Sizing | Earnings Season Investment Process

In this episode, John Mihaljevic co-hosts a discussion of (1) lottery tickets and portfolio construction, led by Phil Ordway; and (2) investment process during earnings season, led by Elliot Turner.

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The content of this podcast is not an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any security in any jurisdiction. The content is distributed for informational purposes only and should not be construed as investment advice or a recommendation to sell or buy any security or other investment, or undertake any investment strategy. There are no warranties, expressed or implied, as to the accuracy, completeness, or results obtained from any information set forth on this podcast. The podcast participants and their affiliates may have positions in and may, from time to time, make purchases or sales of the securities or other investments discussed or evaluated on this podcast.

David Barr on How Pender Is Finding Value in Fast-Growing Businesses

Special guest David Barr, CEO of PenderFund Capital Management, joins us for a conversation on private vs. public market investing, how the concept of value has evolved, and how Dave & Team are finding value in fast-growing businesses. Elliot Turner, Phil Ordway, and John Mihaljevic engage Dave in a lively discussion of these and other topics.

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The content of this podcast is not an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any security in any jurisdiction. The content is distributed for informational purposes only and should not be construed as investment advice or a recommendation to sell or buy any security or other investment, or undertake any investment strategy. There are no warranties, expressed or implied, as to the accuracy, completeness, or results obtained from any information set forth on this podcast. The podcast participants and their affiliates may have positions in and may, from time to time, make purchases or sales of the securities or other investments discussed or evaluated on this podcast.