Weekly Investing Roundup – News, Podcasts, Interviews (08/15/2025)
Howard Marks – The Calculus of Value (OakTree)| The Acquirer's Multiple®
Peter Lynch: The Biggest Mistakes Investors Make and How to Avoid Them| acquirersmultiple.com
Weekly Investing Roundup – News, Podcasts, Interviews (08/15/2025)| acquirersmultiple.com
Howard Marks – The Calculus of Value (OakTree)| The Acquirer's Multiple®
During his recent interview with CNBC, Bill Nygren made a compelling argument for overlooked value opportunities. His strategy hinges on companies trading at steep discounts to the S&P 500’s inflated multiples, with a focus on share repurchases as a catalyst for growth. “The stock’s down at about five times earnings,” Nygren says of Charter Communications, a longtime holding. “The market doesn’t pay for as much as it should [for] the growth that can come from share repurchase.” ...| The Acquirer's Multiple®
From Equinor (EQNR) with an Acquirer’s Multiple (AM) of just 2.6 and a free cash flow yield near 12%, to Petrobras (PBR) with a 4.0 AM and one of the highest dividend yields in the market, the energy sector is stacked with companies that combine low valuation multiples, high cash generation, and shareholder-friendly capital returns. This concentration is not random — sector overrepresentation analysis shows that oil & gas names appear in the low AM cohort far more frequently tha...| The Acquirer's Multiple®
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For Lee Ainslie, founder of Maverick Capital, investing success hinges on three pillars: rigorous research, management quality, and the discipline to hold convictions while admitting mistakes. “We’re simply trying to understand the dynamics behind different stocks, identify those that we think are long-term winners and long-term losers,” he explains.| The Acquirer's Multiple®
During their recent episode, Taylor, Carlisle, and Gwen Hofmeyr discussed Valuation, Cyclicality, and Robotics Potential. Here’s an excerpt from the episode:| The Acquirer's Multiple®
During their recent episode, Taylor, Carlisle, and Gwen Hofmeyr discussed Deep Dive into Melexis: Belgium’s Niche Sensor Powerhouse. Here’s an excerpt from the episode:| The Acquirer's Multiple®
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In their latest episode of the VALUE: After Hours Podcast, Tobias Carlisle, Jake Taylor, and Gwen Hofmeyr discuss:| The Acquirer's Multiple®
As part of our ongoing series here at The Acquirer’s Multiple, each week we spotlight a stock from our Stock Screeners that might be a deeply undervalued gem hiding in plain sight.| The Acquirer's Multiple®
As part of our ongoing series, each week we typically conduct a DCF on one of the companies in our screens. This week, we’re analyzing a premium alcohol giant — Constellation Brands Inc (STZ).| The Acquirer's Multiple®
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During his recent interview with How Leaders Lead with David Novak, Jamie Dimon reflects on his upbringing and career offer invaluable lessons for investors, rooted in discipline, purpose, and a deep understanding of human behavior. His parents instilled in him core values that transcended finance, yet profoundly shaped his approach to investing. “The values were pretty basic,” Dimon recalls. “One is, you do the best you can. And whatever you do, you do the best you can. It wasn’t abo...| The Acquirer's Multiple®
During their recent episode, Taylor, Carlisle, and Barry Ritholz discussed The Wealth Ladder Framework. Here’s an excerpt from the episode:| The Acquirer's Multiple®
Domino’s Pizza Inc (DPZ): Our Calculation of Intrinsic Value| acquirersmultiple.com
Dan Loeb’s Second Quarter 2025 Investor Letter offers a compelling glimpse into the strategies driving Third Point’s performance. With the flagship Offshore Fund returning 7.5% for the quarter, Loeb highlights the resilience and opportunism that defined their approach.| The Acquirer's Multiple®
During his recent interview at Bridgewater, Ray Dalio reflects on his early missteps, recalling, “I thought we were going to have a crisis, a debt crisis. And I couldn’t have been more wrong… I lost money for me. I lost money for clients. I had to let people go.”| The Acquirer's Multiple®
According to his latest 13F filings, Steve Mandel’s top ten positions account for a substantial 60.18% of his $11.58 billion equity portfolio, showcasing a focused investment style built around dominant tech and consumer franchises. The portfolio is heavily tilted toward proven compounders in software, e-commerce, and digital infrastructure. Below is a detailed breakdown of his top five holdings, including changes and commentary.| The Acquirer's Multiple®
In their latest episode of the VALUE: After Hours Podcast, Tobias Carlisle, Jake Taylor, and Nick Maggiulli discuss:| The Acquirer's Multiple®
As part of our ongoing series, each week we typically conduct a DCF on one of the companies in our screens. This week, we’re analyzing a global leader in quick-service dining — Domino’s Pizza Inc (DPZ).| The Acquirer's Multiple®
This week’s best investing news:| The Acquirer's Multiple®
As part of our ongoing series here at The Acquirer’s Multiple, each week we spotlight a stock from our Stock Screeners that might be a deeply undervalued gem hiding in plain sight.| The Acquirer's Multiple®
During their recent episode, Taylor, Carlisle, and Jim and Abigail Zimmerman discussed What Ribosomes Can Teach Us About the Future of Manufacturing. Here’s an excerpt from the episode:| The Acquirer's Multiple®
In The Little Book That Still Beats the Market, Joel Greenblatt distills decades of experience into a concise, witty, and surprisingly approachable framework for beating the market. At its core, Greenblatt introduces what he calls the “Magic Formula”—a systematic way to buy good companies at bargain prices.| The Acquirer's Multiple®
In a recent interview with CNBC, legendary value investor Mario Gabelli, chairman and CEO of Gamco Investors, shared his unfiltered views on today’s market dynamics. He dissects opportunities with his trademark blend of financial acumen and street smarts.| The Acquirer's Multiple®
Each week, we unpack the latest high-conviction trades from legendary investors — revealing what they’re doubling down on, cutting loose, or quietly walking away from.| The Acquirer's Multiple®
During their recent episode, Taylor, Carlisle, and Jim and Abigail Zimmerman discussed Avoiding Value Traps by Tracking Free Cash Flow. Here’s an excerpt from the episode:| The Acquirer's Multiple®
In his interview with David Rubenstein, renowned value investor Chris Davis highlights a critical but often overlooked factor in investing success: behavior. Davis argues that the greatest obstacle to consistent returns isn’t market swings or stock selection—it’s how investors react to them.| The Acquirer's Multiple®
In a recent episode of The Long View podcast, Cliff Asness, founder and CIO of AQR Capital Management, shared his sharp thoughts on tariffs, market-timing, and the allure of private equity—topics that resonate deeply with investors navigating complex markets.| The Acquirer's Multiple®
This week’s large-cap value screener reveals a select group of stocks offering a compelling blend of low valuation, strong free cash flow, and high shareholder returns.| The Acquirer's Multiple®
During their recent episode, Taylor, Carlisle, and Jim and Abigail Zimmerman discussed Fort Knox Balance Sheets Help You Sleep at Night. Here’s an excerpt from the episode:| The Acquirer's Multiple®
After months of underperformance, value stocks—especially in the small-cap space—are staging a quiet comeback. But growth, particularly in the large-cap segment, remains firmly in the driver’s seat. The latest performance data from Seeking Alpha on U.S. Equities across the S&P Indexes highlights a tale of two narratives: a long-term dominance by growth stocks and a short-term surge in value names.| The Acquirer's Multiple®
In their latest Q2 2025 commentary, Pzena Investment Management offers a sober but optimistic perspective for long-term investors confronting heightened volatility. “The second quarter was a wild ride for global equity markets,” they write, citing early-quarter declines sparked by trade-war fears and later volatility due to Middle East tensions.| The Acquirer's Multiple®
In a recent interview, Ray Dalio’s analysis reveals a looming economic reckoning most investors are ignoring. “The US government spends $7 trillion a year. It takes in $5 trillion a year,” he explains, painting a stark picture of unsustainable deficits. The result? A “supply of debt that the US will have to sell is about $12 trillion” annually—a tidal wave of borrowing that risks triggering an “economic heart attack.”| The Acquirer's Multiple®
In the most recently reported quarter, several renowned institutional investors made notable increases to their Danaher (DHR) holdings, reflecting growing confidence in the life sciences and diagnostics conglomerate. As the company continues to evolve its portfolio through innovation and strategic divestitures, Danaher is attracting fresh institutional capital as a long-term compounder in the healthcare sector.| The Acquirer's Multiple®
In The Money Game, George Goodman (writing under the pseudonym “Adam Smith”) strips away the illusions of Wall Street with wit and psychological insight. The book isn’t a traditional guide to investing—it’s a sharp, philosophical, and often humorous exploration of why investors behave the way they do. Goodman opens with a powerful premise: “The world is not the way they tell you it is,” and this applies most acutely to the world of finance.| The Acquirer's Multiple®
During his recent interview with The Odd Lots Podcast, Jim Chanos had some interesting things to say about current market absurdities. On Bitcoin “treasury” companies, he’s said: “It’s rarely that I have to increase my personal security after a podcast… but I had to do after our last podcast together when I said some intemperate things about Bitcoin Treasury companies.”| The Acquirer's Multiple®
Taiwan Semiconductor (TSM) remains a critical player in the global semiconductor industry, serving as the backbone for tech giants with its advanced chip manufacturing capabilities. The company’s strategic importance, coupled with its technological leadership, attracts a wide range of investors, from value-oriented funds to growth-focused managers. This analysis examines recent portfolio adjustments by prominent investors.| The Acquirer's Multiple®
