On today’s episode, Clay and Kyle give an overview of their best quality stock idea for Q3 2024. This quarter, they discuss Old Dominion Freight Line. Over the past 20 years, Old Dominion has been one of the best performing stocks in the market. This seemingly boring best-in-class trucking company outperformed well-known companies like Amazon, Costco, and Microsoft. Tune into today’s episode to hear Clay and Kyle’s thoughts on Old Dominion’s business and what the prospective returns might look l...
Aug 16, 2024•2 hr 35 min•Ep 918•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, we sit down with Brian and Kelly Estes to discuss their newly released documentary, "God Bless Bitcoin." The conversation covers the overwhelming positive response to the film, the inspiration behind its creation, and how it addresses the intersection of faith and finance. We also explore the challenges they faced during production, the impact they hope the film will have, and their future projects. Whether you're a seasoned Bitcoiner or new to the space, this episode offers val...
Aug 14, 2024•54 min•Ep 917•Transcript available on Metacast On today’s episode, Kyle Grieve chats with Scott Barbee about how he managed to maintain a deep value-based strategy while it’s gone out of fashion, the three buckets of risk Scott uses to assess businesses, what a genetic contrarian is and why it can be a powerful advantage, why fossil fuels aren’t going anywhere anytime soon and why opportunities exist in that industry, how he navigated a 72% drawdown during the GFC, and a whole lot more! Scott is the founder of the Aegis Value Fund. Which was...
Aug 11, 2024•1 hr 7 min•Ep 916•Transcript available on Metacast On today’s episode, Clay Finck is joined by investing legend and bubble historian, Jeremy Grantham. Jeremy gives his updated views on the recent stock market run up, how today’s market compares to market bubbles of the past, and indicators that point to the potential bear market that lies ahead. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: 00:00 - Intro 01:49 - Lessons Jeremy learned from his early career investing in the 1960s. 06:13 - How today’s market compares to previous superbubbles in the 1920s, 1989, 1...
Aug 09, 2024•1 hr 8 min•Ep 915•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, we start by delving into Tether's Q2 2024 attestation, highlighting their remarkable financial achievements and commitment to creating a stable and resilient stablecoin. Following this, we dive into the Pear initiative's zero-cost, peer-to-peer infrastructure, discuss Keet's open-source capabilities, and examine the impact of eliminating server dependency with insights from Paolo Ardoino and Mathias Buus. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: 00:00 - Intro 03:07 - Tether's Q2 2024 finan...
Aug 07, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Ep 914•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, William Green chats with Adam Shapiro, Managing Partner at East Rock Capital. Adam oversees billions on behalf of eight vastly rich families, allocating their assets to everything from hedge funds to private equity. Here, he explains how to build & safeguard wealth over the long term; how he identifies the best fund managers; why he’s wary of index funds & ETFs; & how to thrive by building a powerful network & removing excess “filler” from your portfolio & your life. IN THIS EPI...
Aug 04, 2024•2 hr 4 min•Ep 913•Transcript available on Metacast On today’s episode, Clay Finck is joined by Pierre-Olivier Langevin to discuss the investment approach at Medici and several of their portfolio holdings. Medici boasts an exceptional investment track record, achieving 16.0% annualized returns since 2009 compared to 11.3% for their benchmark. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: 00:00 - Intro 01:35 - What led Pierre to join Medici just two years after they started. 06:08 - Medici’s formula for outperforming the market. 12:30 - How Pierre identifies the ...
Aug 02, 2024•1 hr 13 min•Ep 912•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of the Bitcoin Fundamentals Podcast, we interview Bob Burnett, a Bitcoin mining and technology expert. Bob explains why the value of a block is largely misunderstood and how the future of mining may differ from common assumptions. We discuss the forward marketplace for blockspace, the economic implications of its scarcity, and the evolving role of miners. Bob also shares insights into the strategic importance of securing blockspace for major corporations and the potential symbiot...
Jul 31, 2024•1 hr•Ep 911•Transcript available on Metacast On today’s episode, Kyle Grieve chats with Ian Cassel about the art of success in the private investing world, key investing skills to help manage stress, simple methods for finding new investing ideas, consolidating your stock buying framework, the challenges that must be overcome to hold a stock successfully, when they sell a stock, how to develop perseverance like a legendary investor, and a whole lot more! Ian had a long history as a full-time private investor of microcaps. He then transitio...
Jul 28, 2024•1 hr 20 min•Ep 910•Transcript available on Metacast On today’s episode, Clay is joined by Soo Chuen Tan who is the founder and president of Discerene Group to discuss global & contrarian value investing. Soo Chuen started his firm in 2010 with less than $100 million in AUM and has grown it to over $2 billion. Utilizing their strict value investing approach, Discerene has had an impressive investment track record since its founding in June 2010. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: 00:00 - Intro 02:30 - What led Soo Chuen to start Discerene Group shortly...
Jul 26, 2024•1 hr 17 min•Ep 909•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, Mark Goodwin, author of "The Chain of Custody: The Mafia Holding the Elite’s Bitcoin," explores the article's central themes, the concept of 'covert dollarization,' and Bitcoin's impact on venture capital and US intelligence. We also cover privacy and security concerns, and the future of Bitcoin in emerging markets. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: 00:00 - Intro 02:07 - The central message of "The Chain of Custody: The Mafia Holding the Elite’s Bitcoin." 02:49 - Insights from Mark ...
Jul 24, 2024•1 hr 8 min•Ep 908•Transcript available on Metacast On today’s episode, Kyle Grieve discusses a book that is near and dear to Warren Buffett’s heart, Common Stocks and Uncommon Profits by Philip Fisher. He’ll discuss why the book was so influential on Warren’s transition towards quality businesses, why going deep into a business is vital to successful long-term investing, specific ways to learn more about a business, it’s management, and its products, how to create your own business grapevine to monitor your investments, details on how Philip Fis...
Jul 21, 2024•1 hr 10 min•Ep 907•Transcript available on Metacast On today’s episode, Clay is joined by Christian Billinger to discuss Bernard Arnault, LVMH, and the broader luxury industry. Christian is chairman of Billinger Förvaltnings AB, which invests in publicly listed equities. The firm seeks to generate attractive long-term total returns in real terms without employing financial leverage. Christian previously covered European equities for Cheyne Capital, Gartmore, and GAM in London. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: 00:00 - Intro 02:08 - What makes Bernard...
Jul 19, 2024•1 hr 7 min•Ep 906•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of the Bitcoin Fundamentals Podcast, we interview Ryan MacLeod, a Chemical Technologist from Canada. Ryan provides a brief history of nuclear energy, discusses recent technological advancements, and explains why nuclear energy is crucial for the future. We delve into the economic model of nuclear energy, the interplay between nuclear energy and Bitcoin, and how Bitcoin mining can serve as an immediate buyer of nuclear energy. Ryan also shares insights into energy market dynamics,...
Jul 17, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Ep 905•Transcript available on Metacast On today’s show, Stig Brodersen talks with co-host William Green, the author of “Richer, Wiser, Happier.” With a strong focus on building meaningful relationships and serving others, they discuss what has made them Richer, Wiser, or Happier in the past quarter. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: 00:00 - Intro 01:24 - How to deal with your ego 05:52 - Stig and William’s journey to serve others 27:58 - Why Stig has invested with Mohnish Pabrai 34:13 - Why one should not judge others for flawed values 4...
Jul 14, 2024•1 hr 27 min•Ep 904•Transcript available on Metacast On today’s episode, Clay is joined by Christian Billinger to discuss The Luxury Strategy by Kapferer and Bastien. Over the past 20 years, some of the best performing companies in the stock market have come from the luxury sector. For example Hermes and LVMH, which are both companies based out of France, have compounded at 21% and 16% respectively. Christian is chairman of Billinger Förvaltnings AB, which invests in publicly listed equities. The firm seeks to generate attractive long-term total r...
Jul 12, 2024•1 hr 9 min•Ep 903•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of the Bitcoin Fundamentals Podcast, we interview the versatile Kenny Florian, a former UFC fighter known for his impressive career across multiple weight classes. We explore Kenny's journey in MMA, highlighting his work ethic, resilience, and the concept of "proof of work." Kenny shares personal stories, including his near-death experience in Brazil and his background in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Muay Thai. We also discuss how his discipline and hard work led him to discover Bitco...
Jul 10, 2024•58 min•Ep 902•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, William Green chats with Bruce Usher, author of a book titled “Investing in the Era of Climate Change.” Bruce, a successful entrepreneur, investor, & Columbia Business School professor, discusses the “once-in-a-lifetime” investment opportunity created by the transition of the global economy to a low-carbon future. He explains how to protect yourself financially as environmental risks intensify, & how to profit as trillions of dollars flow into innovative climate change solutions...
Jul 07, 2024•2 hr 44 min•Ep 901•Transcript available on Metacast On today’s episode, Clay discusses the early days of Starbucks and Howard Schultz’s book — Pour Your Heart Into It. Starbucks has been one of the market's best-performing stocks over the past three decades. Since the IPO in 1992, Starbucks stock has had an average annual return of 18.6% relative to the S&P 500 returning 10.4% over that same period (with dividends reinvested). Clay unveils the fascinating story of how Howard fended off endless competition to build an iconic brand that’s built to ...
Jul 05, 2024•1 hr 23 min•Ep 900•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of the Bitcoin Fundamentals Podcast, Prince Philip of Serbia joins us to discuss his advocacy for Bitcoin and its potential to offer financial sovereignty. We delve into his journey from a background in finance to becoming a passionate Bitcoin proponent. Prince Philip shares his thoughts on the synergies between Bitcoin and monarchy, the environmental impact of traditional banking systems, and the challenges and opportunities for Bitcoin adoption in Serbia. We also explore his vi...
Jul 03, 2024•1 hr 12 min•Ep 899•Transcript available on Metacast On today’s episode, Kyle Grieve and Clay Finck continue their conversation on Investing: The Last Liberal Art by Robert Hagstrom. We discuss details on why using the right explanation for a business is so important to a good investment thesis, simple ways to improve your reading to get more out of the books and content that you consume, how to use simple mathematical concepts to improve your decision making in real-time, how to understand better System I and System II thinking and how it directl...
Jun 30, 2024•1 hr 24 min•Ep 898•Transcript available on Metacast On today’s episode, Clay and Kyle dive into Robert Hagstrom’s book — Investing: The Last Liberal Art. Charlie Munger is famous for popularizing the use of mental models and pulling key ideas from related fields and implementing them to the world of investing. In today’s episode, that’s exactly what we do, starting with the fields of physics, biology, sociology, and psychology. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: 00:00 - Intro 01:27 - How learning new mental models can help us be better investors. 10:4...
Jun 28, 2024•1 hr 7 min•Ep 897•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of the Bitcoin Fundamentals Podcast, Jimmy Soni, author of "A Mind at Play" and "The Founders," joins us to discuss the life and work of Claude Shannon. We explore Shannon's groundbreaking contributions to information theory, including the concept of entropy and its importance in data transmission. Jimmy explains how Shannon's work laid the foundation for many of the technologies we take for granted today, including Bitcoin and blockchain technology. We also touch on stories from...
Jun 26, 2024•59 min•Ep 897•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, William Green chats with Bob Robotti, a great investor who’s crushed the S&P 500 over the last 40 years. Bob, the President & Chief Investment Officer of Robotti & Co, explains why he believes we’re in a “new golden age” for active, value-oriented investors (not index funds); why he expects persistently high inflation; why he’s betting heavily on the resurgence of Old Economy businesses; & how he’s positioned to profit from “the first truly global energy crisis.” IN THIS EPISODE...
Jun 23, 2024•2 hr 2 min•Ep 896•Transcript available on Metacast On today’s episode, Clay is joined by David Fagan to discuss Don Keough’s book, The Ten Commandments of Business Failure. Don Keough was the President and COO of Coca-Cola. During Keough’s and Roberto Goizueta’s leadership, Coca-Cola’s stock compounded at 27% per annum from 1981 through 1997. David Fagan serves as the managing partner at MBF Chartered Professional Accountants, a firm dedicated to supporting small and medium-sized owner-managed businesses across Canada. David was an early member ...
Jun 21, 2024•1 hr 7 min•Ep 895•Transcript available on Metacast Join us as Alex Busarov, founder of Heatbit, discusses combining Bitcoin mining with home heating and air purification. Learn about the challenges, the innovative "heating-by-computing" principle, and the future of decentralized mining. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: 00:00 - Intro 01:21 - The journey of creating the world's first Bitcoin-mining heater. 02:00 - The challenges faced in developing Heatbit One and Heatbit Trio. 05:03 - How the "heating-by-computing" principle works. 08:58 -The enviro...
Jun 19, 2024•54 min•Ep 894•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, Stig Brodersen talks with investment expert Lyn Alden about why gold has recently hit an all-time high. They discuss the optimal market conditions for gold investments and gold in portfolio management. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: 00:00 - Intro 01:20 - Why the gold price is at an all-time high 02:41 - Who are the buyers of gold, and what is the role of central banks 15:27 - Why emerging economies have more gold on their balance sheet than developed economies 18:53 - Whether it ...
Jun 16, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Ep 893•Transcript available on Metacast On today’s episode, Clay reviews Jeff Bezos’ shareholder letters and shares his biggest takeaways. Jeff Bezos is an exceptional capital allocator who has delivered unprecedented returns to shareholders. Since Amazon’s IPO, the stock is up 152,400%. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: 00:00 - Intro 01:58 - How Jeff Bezos thought about building Amazon.com in the early days. 04:51 - Why Bezos believed that focusing on the customer is in the best interest of shareholders. 15:55 - Why Amazon’s business mod...
Jun 14, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Ep 892•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of the Bitcoin Fundamentals Podcast, investigative journalist Matthew Lysiak discusses his latest book on fiat food policies, influential figures like Ancel Keys, corporate interests, and the impact of inflation on health. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: 00:00 - Intro 02:22 - The history and impact of fiat food policies. 10:11 - The role of influential figures like Ancel Keys and John Harvey Kellogg. 25:11 - Insights into nutrient density and its importance. 26:21 - How to accurate...
Jun 12, 2024•57 min•Ep 891•Transcript available on Metacast On today’s episode, Clay dives into the investment approach of billionaire value investor Li Lu. Li Lu is the Founder and Chairman of Himalaya Capital, a value investing firm where he has been managing its principal fund since 1997. Before his passing in 2023, Charlie Munger was an investor in the fund. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: 00:00 - Intro 01:27 - The back story of Li Lu’s early life. 06:46 - Li Lu’s investment philosophy. 08:28 - The four key investment principles he adheres to. 29:36 - ...
Jun 09, 2024•53 min•Ep 890•Transcript available on Metacast 
