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Feb 14, 2026
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Discusses the 2021 incident where Cristiano Ronaldo snubbed Coca-Cola, coinciding with a $4 billion drop in market value. The drop was actually due to the stock going ex-dividend, not the celebrity snub. Investors often confuse correlation with causation due to media noise. Do not trade based on headlines or celebrity influence without checking fundamental mechanics (like dividend dates). Underestimating genuine reputational risks if a celebrity boycott actually gains traction. |
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Feb 14, 2026
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"During November, Lumine has dropped nearly 58% from its all-time high... I took that as an opportunity to add to my position." The speaker identifies this drop as "the market acting irrationally." He views the company as a high-quality business that was previously too expensive ("spending so much time at all-time highs"), and the liquidity-driven sell-off provided an attractive entry point. Buy the dip on this high-quality compounder during the irrational sell-off. Continued illiquidity; the possibility that the drop is due to fundamental deterioration rather than just market sentiment. |
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Feb 14, 2026
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"If you save $100 today at historic modern inflation rates of 3%, your money is only going to be worth $74... Cash seems neutral, but it's a net negative." Inflation constantly erodes purchasing power. Holding cash is akin to "leaving ice cubes melting in the sun." Minimize cash holdings and deploy capital into appreciating assets. Deflationary environments (though monetary policy actively fights this). |
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Feb 14, 2026
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"You need to keep your savings in appreciating assets... stocks... bonds, real estate, commodities, private businesses, cryptocurrencies." To combat the "silent tax" of inflation, investors must own assets that are "tied to real economic activity" or possess scarcity. Diversify into hard and productive assets to maintain and grow purchasing power. Asset bubbles, high interest rates depressing asset prices, or specific sector risks. |
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Feb 14, 2026
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"I personally have never invested more than a few minutes into SPACs... A SPAC really is pure speculation." SPACs have structural asymmetry where creators receive discounted shares (often 20% of the float) and are incentivized to close *any* deal to get paid, while retail investors bear the risk of the business failing. Avoid these speculative vehicles; wait for the merger to conclude and assess the operating business on its own merits. Missing out on a rare successful SPAC merger (considered a low probability by the speaker). |
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Jan 29, 2026
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"Sean and Daniel do in-depth analysis on a company's business model... So far, they've done analysis on great businesses like John Deere, Ulta Beauty, AutoZone, and Airbnb. And I recommend starting with the episode on Nintendo." The speaker explicitly categorizes these specific tickers as "great businesses" worthy of deep-dive analysis for an intrinsic value portfolio. This constitutes a quality endorsement of their business models and competitive advantages. WATCH / LONG based on quality factor and endorsement of their fundamental strength. These are mentioned in the context of a cross-promotion; valuation at current levels is not explicitly defended in this specific clip. |
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Jan 29, 2026
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"The fitness industry is very crowded. This is probably why there aren't many great fitness related public companies out there. It's very hard to get any advantage. And much of what happens in the fitness industry is built on fads." While physical wealth is essential for the individual, the corporate sector lacks durable moats. High competition and shifting consumer preferences (fads) make long-term compounding difficult for public companies in this space (e.g., gyms, supplement makers, equipment manufacturers). AVOID due to lack of competitive advantage and high churn risks. A specific company might innovate a sticky ecosystem (like a tech-integrated platform) that defies the general sector weakness. |
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Jan 29, 2026
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"It looks like the long term chart of Berkshire Hathaway up and to the right." The speaker uses Berkshire Hathaway as the ultimate metaphor for consistent, positive, long-term compounding. It is the benchmark against which "good" trajectories are measured. LONG as a core compounder and the standard for financial wealth building. Key man risk (Buffett's eventual departure), though the system is built to endure. |
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