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Value Investment - INTELLIGENT INVESTMENT TODAY, a Shortcast "mini-podcast" series each around ten minutes, focusing on the teachings of the father of the value investment approach, Benjamin Graham, the teacher and mentor to the most successful investor of all time Warren Buffett.
Designed for the complete novice without any experience in the stock market as well as the more experienced investor wishing to reacquaint themselves with the likes of "Mr Market" and "The margin of safety principle".
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1In this episode of Intelligent Investment Today, host David Coombs takes a deep dive into one of Warren Buffett's most enduring investment principles - the durable competitive advantage, or what Buffett calls a company's "economic moat." From Coca-Cola's brand loyalty to Amazon's vast logistics empire, we explore what makes certain businesses almost impossible to compete with, and why these moats matter so much to value investors. Support the show
In this episode of Intelligent Investment Today, we explore one of the most dramatic cautionary tales in financial history: the collapse of Long-Term Capital Management. Founded by Nobel Prize winners and Wall Street legends, LTCM promised near risk-free profits through sophisticated models and extreme leverage - until it all came crashing down. Host David Coombs breaks down how a portfolio controlling around $1 trillion unravelled in a matter of months, why Warren Buffett briefly considered ...
What does a 1970s psychology experiment involving children and marshmallows have to do with long-term investing? In this episode of Intelligent Investment Today, we explore the parallels between delayed gratification and successful value investing, inspired by the teaching of Benjamin Graham. From fancy cars to fast trades, many fail the adult version of the marshmallow test - but is patience a natural trait or can it be cultivated? Host David Coombs unpacks the mindset, strategies, and tempe...
The UK stock market has been underperforming - not just recently, but for years. From Brexit uncertainty to structural investing habits and a lack of flashy tech names, the FTSE has fallen out of favour with both domestic and international investors. But is that negativity justified - or has pessimism gone too far? In this episode of Intelligent Investment Today, host David Coombs applies the lens of Benjamin Graham's investing philosophy to examine the UK equity landscape. We'll unpack the r...
In this episode of Intelligent Investment Today, we tackle one of value investing's oldest questions: how much diversification is enough - and when does it become too much? Guided by the wisdom of Benjamin Graham and Warren Buffet, we explore why spreading your investments across too many stocks can dilute your returns and how over-diversification might actually hurt your portfolio. We break down the "Goldilocks Zone" of diversification, influenced by your experience, financial goals, and mar...
In this episode of Intelligent Investment Today, David Coombs dives into a foundational principle of value investing: staying within your circle of competence. Inspiured by the teaching of of Benjamin Graham and the wisdom of Warren Buffett, we explore why it's essential to only invest in businesses you truel understand -and the dangers of pretending you don when you don't. From financial institutions to AI firms, David walks through real-world examples of businesses that may lie beyond the a...
Is gold a timeless hedge or just shiny nonsense? In this episode, David Coombs dismantles the glittering myth of gold as a solid investment for value investors. From personal distaste for gaudy accessories to a lack of intrinsic value, nothing escapes scrutiny - not even crypto. But there may be a golden lining: the businesses behind the bling. Tune in for a Graham-inspired reality check. Support the show
In this episode of Intelligent Investment Today, we explore one of the most overlooked yet powerful principles in value investing: thinking and acting like a true owner of the business in which we hold stock. Host David Coombs breaks down why adopting an ownership mindset isn't just a philosophical stance, it's a practical strategy that can lead to long-term investment success. Drawing inspiration from the timeless wisdom of Benjamin Graham, we discuss how acting like an owner fosters deeper ...
In this episode of Intelligent Investment Today, host David Coombs steps outside the typical boundaries of value investing to explore a surprising topic: intelligent speculation. While speculation is often seen as the antithesis of value investment—as famously defined by Benjamin Graham—David asks whether there’s ever room for a small, controlled gamble in a disciplined investor’s portfolio. From defining what truly separates investment from speculation, to sharing a personal story about back...
In this edition we re-examine one of the central tenets of value investment - The Margin Of Safety Principle. This principle was put forward by Benjamin Graham to insure against mistakes or errors of judgement in the selection of stock. The principles demands a discount to intrinsic value to create a buffer zone against the risks associated with being wrong. In this episode we shall look in closer detail at the principle and consider what this margin should be in percentage terms. Support the...
In this edition we take a look at dividend policy and the habit that many businesses have fallen into of retaining earnings when it is not always in the shareholders best interest for them to do so. We consider why many businesses and management teams like to retain earnings rather than pay them out as dividends and why many investors instinctively believe that this is in their best interest. Support the show
In this edition we look at some of the common traits shared by the typical value investor. One of the main qualities seems to be our need to obtain value for money whether that be in the purchase of stocks at less than their intrinsic value or when buying a multi pack of Coca-Cola. We will consider some aspects of character that seem to be ingrained in value investor and cannot be taught. Support the show
In this edition we look into a recent report of growing excitement on a certain Reddit forum about a whole new bunch of stocks. What one financial newspaper is tentatively dubbing Gamestop 2.0, we consider if investors have learned their lesson from the previous meme stock craze or we are about to replay the whole thing again. Support the show
In this episode we investigate the pros and cons of investing in smaller listed businesses such as those listed on London's AIM index (Alternative Investments Market). Support the show
In this episode we take the efficient markets hypothesis and consider if it really can stand up to scrutiny. Does the parable of Mr Market offer a better understanding of how the markets work in reality? Support the show
In this edition we take a look at the career highs and lows of The British Value Investor Neil Woodford. After 26 years of Buffett rivalling performance at his Invesco Fund his reputation was heavily tarnished after the investment fund he set up collapsed leaving an estimated 300,000 investors out of pocket. We look at what went wrong and consider if his pariah status is deserved or whether we should really give him a break. Support the show
In this edition we take a look at the Japanese economic miracle. In the four decades that followed the Second World War Japan's economy went on to become the world's third largest. We then look at the lost decades that followed the economic crash of the early nineteen nineties and consider if we could ever see the like again somewhere else in the world. Support the show
In this episode we take a look at the interesting case of Tesla. We consider the reasons why investors continue to prop up the stock price of this business despite a price to earnings ratio of around 160 times. Support the show
In this episode we take a look at the Airline Industry. We consider the attractiveness or otherwise of this exciting and exotic sector as a destination for your capital, exploring the eccentricities and foibles of the industry along the way. Support the show
In this episode we take a look at one of Buffett's earliest deviations away from the strict value approach as espoused by his mentor, Benjamin Graham. We will discover how the qualities of this Californian candy business would permanently alter Buffett's investment approach and go on to influence many of his future investment decisions. Support the show
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