The Synopsis

Drew Cohen

In this podcast we share our insights from hundreds of hours of investment research and various topics Drew Cohen has covered on his YouTube Channel and Five Minute Money Newsletter.

Most business podcasts are superficial and assume their listeners are unsophisticated. In contrast, The Synopsis trusts listeners are interested in learning about complex, business-specific issues, and want to know the deep details. We approach investing from the perspective of business owners, instead of Wall Street Commentators. Start listening today to become a better analyst, investor and business-person.

Drew Cohen is an investment manager and financial advisor at Davidson Kahn Capital Management. He also is the founder of Speedwell Research, an equity research business which produces in-depth research reports for hedge funds and asset managers. He also has his own YouTube channel ⁨@DrewCohenMoney⁩. You can learn more about him here: https://www.drewcohencapital.com/

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#154
Thursday · 1 hr 8 min· Video
Interview. How to Continually Improve Your Investing
In this episode of The Synopsis, we talk Aria Radnia on various stocks and Aria asks Drew questions in return! ~*~*~*~ Drew Cohen Capital Learn more about advisory services offered through Davidson Kahn Capital Management here: https://www.drewcohencapital.com/ Speedwell Research For full access to Speedwell Research's in-depth reports and stock updates, become a member here: https://speedwellresearch.com/subscribe/ Fiscal.AI Free trial and *15% off* of a Fiscal.AI subscription through this link here: https://fiscal.ai/drewcohen/ -*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*- Show Notes: (0:00) — Aria's Investment Style (3:02) — Adobe (14:40) — Uber AV Risk Debate (24:00) — Can Uber Become a Super App? (27:36) — AppLovin (37:20) — What's It Like Working in Finance (50:21) — Investment Philosophy Shift (1:00:20) — FICO -*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*- Podcast background: In this podcast we share our insights from hundreds of hours of investment research and various topics Drew Cohen has covered on his YouTube Channel and Five Minute Money Newsletter. Most business podcasts are superficial and assume their listeners are unsophisticated. In contrast, The Synopsis trusts listeners are interested in learning about complex, business-specific issues, and want to know the deep details. We approach investing from the perspective of business owners, instead of Wall Street Commentators. Start listening today to become a better analyst, investor and business-person. Drew Cohen is an investment manager and financial advisor at Davidson Kahn Capital Management. He also is the founder of Speedwell Research, an equity research business which produces in-depth research reports for hedge funds and asset managers. He also has his own YouTube channel ⁨@DrewCohenMoney⁩ . You can learn more about him here: https://www.drewcohencapital.com/ Alex is an unpaid host. ~*~*~*~*~ This podcast is also available on YouTube, Spotify, Apple, and anywhere else you get your podcasts. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheSynopsisPod Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3lGqHRKHd7t5LIpKc8f7Li Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-synopsis/id1699073398 -*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*- Disclaimer Nothing in this podcast is investment advice nor should be construed as such. Contributors to the podcast may own securities discussed. Furthermore, accounts contributors advise on may also have positions in companies discussed. This may change without notice. Please see Speedwell's and Drew Cohen Money's full disclaimers here: https://speedwellresearch.com/disclaimer/ https://www.drewcohencapital.com/disclaimers
#153
October 28 · 58 min· Video
Dialogue. Google's AI Threat, Meta's $98B Raise, and Axon's 50% Crash
In this episode of The Synopsis, we talk more about Google Search and the AI risk, as well as Meta's AI opportunity and capital raise. We also cover why Axon is such a great businesses and the 50% stock sell off. Note that this was recorded *before* Google's earnings yesterday. ~*~*~*~ Drew Cohen Capital Learn more about advisory services offered through Davidson Kahn Capital Management here: https://www.drewcohencapital.com/ Speedwell Research For full access to Speedwell Research's in-depth reports and stock updates, become a member here: https://speedwellresearch.com/subscribe/ Fiscal.AI Free trial and *15% off* of a Fiscal.AI subscription through this link here: https://fiscal.ai/drewcohen/ -*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*- Show Notes: (0:00) — Google Search Risk (11:58) — Agentic Shopping (18:02) — Meta's Capital Raise & AI Buildout (32:37) — Axon -*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*- Podcast background: In this podcast we share our insights from hundreds of hours of investment research and various topics Drew Cohen has covered on his YouTube Channel and Five Minute Money Newsletter. Most business podcasts are superficial and assume their listeners are unsophisticated. In contrast, The Synopsis trusts listeners are interested in learning about complex, business-specific issues, and want to know the deep details. We approach investing from the perspective of business owners, instead of Wall Street Commentators. Start listening today to become a better analyst, investor and business-person. Drew Cohen is an investment manager and financial advisor at Davidson Kahn Capital Management. He also is the founder of Speedwell Research, an equity research business which produces in-depth research reports for hedge funds and asset managers. He also has his own YouTube channel ⁨@DrewCohenMoney⁩ . You can learn more about him here: https://www.drewcohencapital.com/ Alex is an unpaid host. ~*~*~*~*~ This podcast is also available on YouTube, Spotify, Apple, and anywhere else you get your podcasts. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheSynopsisPod Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3lGqHRKHd7t5LIpKc8f7Li Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-synopsis/id1699073398 -*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*- Disclaimer Nothing in this podcast is investment advice nor should be construed as such. Contributors to the podcast may own securities discussed. Furthermore, accounts contributors advise on may also have positions in companies discussed. This may change without notice. Please see Speedwell's and Drew Cohen Money's full disclaimers here: https://speedwellresearch.com/disclaimer/ https://www.drewcohencapital.com/disclaimers
#177
October 22 · 1 hr 20 min· Video
Interview. Eric Seufert on Whether AI Will Destroy Google's Search Monopoly
In this episode of The Synopsis, we talk to ad tech expert Eric Seufert of Mobile Dev Memo on Google's transition with AI, Agentic Shopping, and AppLovin. ~*~*~*~ Drew Cohen Capital Learn more about advisory services offered through Davidson Kahn Capital Management here: https://www.drewcohencapital.com/ Speedwell Research For full access to Speedwell Research's in-depth reports and stock updates, become a member here: https://speedwellresearch.com/subscribe/ Fiscal.AI Free trial and *15% off* of a Fiscal.AI subscription through this link here: https://fiscal.ai/drewcohen/ -*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*- Show Notes: (0:00) — Is AI Chat Disrupting Google Search? (20:73) — Can Google Rebuild One of the Best Businesses Ever? (32:00) — Will Ads Play a Role in Chatbots? (37:36) — Agentic Commerce (44:47) — Subscriptions vs Ads for AI Agents (50:18) — AI Agents vs OTAs (59:17) — How Apple Could Monetize AI (1:10:24) — When Will Ad Model Gains Plateau? (1:20:00) — Where to Find Eric -*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*- Podcast background: In this podcast we share our insights from hundreds of hours of investment research and various topics Drew Cohen has covered on his YouTube Channel and Five Minute Money Newsletter. Most business podcasts are superficial and assume their listeners are unsophisticated. In contrast, The Synopsis trusts listeners are interested in learning about complex, business-specific issues, and want to know the deep details. We approach investing from the perspective of business owners, instead of Wall Street Commentators. Start listening today to become a better analyst, investor and business-person. Drew Cohen is an investment manager and financial advisor at Davidson Kahn Capital Management. He also is the founder of Speedwell Research, an equity research business which produces in-depth research reports for hedge funds and asset managers. He also has his own YouTube channel ⁨@DrewCohenMoney⁩ . You can learn more about him here: https://www.drewcohencapital.com/ Alex is an unpaid host. ~*~*~*~*~ This podcast is also available on YouTube, Spotify, Apple, and anywhere else you get your podcasts. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheSynopsisPod Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3lGqHRKHd7t5LIpKc8f7Li Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-synopsis/id1699073398 -*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*- Disclaimer Nothing in this podcast is investment advice nor should be construed as such. Contributors to the podcast may own securities discussed. Furthermore, accounts contributors advise on may also have positions in companies discussed. This may change without notice. Please see Speedwell's and Drew Cohen Money's full disclaimers here: https://speedwellresearch.com/disclaimer/ https://www.drewcohencapital.com/disclaimers
#151
October 13 · 1 hr 7 min· Video
Dialogue. Will AI Destroy the Software Business Model?
In this episode of The Synopsis, Alex capitualtes and let's us talk about AI and software again. We cover a lot of key SaaS risks and speculate on the AI Frontier companies business models. You can become a Speedwell Research member here and get access to the "AI risk to Software report, as well as over two dozen company deep dives: https://speedwellresearch.com/subscribe/ ~*~ Drew Cohen Capital Learn more about advisory services offered through Davidson Kahn Capital Management here: https://www.drewcohencapital.com/ Speedwell Research For full access to Speedwell Research's in-depth reports and stock updates, become a member here: https://speedwellresearch.com/subscribe/ Fiscal.AI Free trial and *15% off* of a Fiscal.AI subscription through this link here: https://fiscal.ai/drewcohen/ -*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*- Show Notes (0:00) — Will AI Replace Software? (13:45) — Model vs Harness (21:40) — Will AI Models Be Commoditized? (31:50) — One Superior Model Risk (35:40) — In-House Software Development Risk (44:48) — AI Startup Risk (49:58) — AI Agent Risk (56:43) — Which Companies are Safe? -*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*- Podcast background: In this podcast we share our insights from hundreds of hours of investment research and various topics Drew Cohen has covered on his YouTube Channel and Five Minute Money Newsletter. Most business podcasts are superficial and assume their listeners are unsophisticated. In contrast, The Synopsis trusts listeners are interested in learning about complex, business-specific issues, and want to know the deep details. We approach investing from the perspective of business owners, instead of Wall Street Commentators. Start listening today to become a better analyst, investor and business-person. Drew Cohen is an investment manager and financial advisor at Davidson Kahn Capital Management. He also is the founder of Speedwell Research, an equity research business which produces in-depth research reports for hedge funds and asset managers. He also has his own YouTube channel @DrewCohenMoney . You can learn more about him here: https://www.drewcohencapital.com/ Alex is an unpaid host. ~*~*~*~*~ This podcast is also available on Spotify, Apple, and anywhere else you get your podcasts. Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3lGqHRKHd7t5LIpKc8f7Li Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-synopsis/id1699073398 -*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*- Disclaimer Nothing in this podcast is investment advice nor should be construed as such. Contributors to the podcast may own securities discussed. Furthermore, accounts contributors advise on may also have positions in companies discussed. This may change without notice. Please see Speedwell's and Drew Cohen Money's full disclaimers here: https://speedwellresearch.com/disclaimer/ https://www.drewcohenmoney.com/disclaimers #investing #stockmarket #finance
#150
October 8 · 57 min· Video
Dialogue. Business Frameworks from Thousands of Hours of Investing
In this episode of The Synopsis, Alex stays awake for the full episode and we talk about several of Drew's business frameworks such as the Consumer's Hierarchy of Preferences, The Piton Network, and MVPs vs MPPs. We use as examples businesses including Apple, Amazon, Walmart, McDonald's, Costco, Floor & Decor, and more! ~*~*~*~ Drew Cohen Capital Learn more about advisory services offered through Davidson Kahn Capital Management here: https://www.drewcohencapital.com/ Speedwell Research For full access to Speedwell Research's in-depth reports and stock updates, become a member here: https://speedwellresearch.com/subscribe/ Fiscal.AI Free trial and *15% off* of a Fiscal.AI subscription through this link here: https://fiscal.ai/drewcohen/ -*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*- Show Notes: (0:00) — How New Frameworks Allow You to See New Things (4:28) — Jobs to Be Done Framework (9:12) — Consumer Hierarchy of Preferences (18:45) — Amazon vs Etsy (30:07) — MVP vs MPP (33:11) — Building Consumer Surplus (40:32) — Piton Network -*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*- Podcast background: In this podcast we share our insights from hundreds of hours of investment research and various topics Drew Cohen has covered on his YouTube Channel and Five Minute Money Newsletter. Most business podcasts are superficial and assume their listeners are unsophisticated. In contrast, The Synopsis trusts listeners are interested in learning about complex, business-specific issues, and want to know the deep details. We approach investing from the perspective of business owners, instead of Wall Street Commentators. Start listening today to become a better analyst, investor and business-person. Drew Cohen is an investment manager and financial advisor at Davidson Kahn Capital Management. He also is the founder of Speedwell Research, an equity research business which produces in-depth research reports for hedge funds and asset managers. He also has his own YouTube channel ⁨@DrewCohenMoney⁩ . You can learn more about him here: https://www.drewcohencapital.com/ Alex is an unpaid host. ~*~*~*~*~ This podcast is also available on YouTube, Spotify, Apple, and anywhere else you get your podcasts. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheSynopsisPod Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3lGqHRKHd7t5LIpKc8f7Li Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-synopsis/id1699073398 -*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*- Disclaimer Nothing in this podcast is investment advice nor should be construed as such. Contributors to the podcast may own securities discussed. Furthermore, accounts contributors advise on may also have positions in companies discussed. This may change without notice. Please see Speedwell's and Drew Cohen Money's full disclaimers here: https://speedwellresearch.com/disclaimer/ https://www.drewcohencapital.com/disclaimers
#150
October 1 · 1 hr 3 min· Video
The Last Big Tech Fight: AI Agents (Apple, Google, Meta)
In this episode of The Synopsis, Alex had the best moment of his life when he got Drew to agree with him on a point. We talk about what an agentic AI world means for Meta, Apple, Google, and other internet businesses. ~*~*~*~ Drew Cohen Capital Learn more about advisory services offered through Davidson Kahn Capital Management here: https://www.drewcohencapital.com/ Speedwell Research For full access to Speedwell Research's in-depth reports and stock updates, become a member here: https://speedwellresearch.com/subscribe/ Fiscal.AI Free trial and *15% off* of a Fiscal.AI subscription through this link here: https://fiscal.ai/drewcohen/ -*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*- Show Notes: (0:00) — Thoughts on Muse (22:19) — How AI Agents Affect Airbnb & Booking (37:24) — Google Search vs AI Agents (47:46) — Is Apple Really Behind in the AI Race? -*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*- Podcast background: In this podcast we share our insights from hundreds of hours of investment research and various topics Drew Cohen has covered on his YouTube Channel and Five Minute Money Newsletter. Most business podcasts are superficial and assume their listeners are unsophisticated. In contrast, The Synopsis trusts listeners are interested in learning about complex, business-specific issues, and want to know the deep details. We approach investing from the perspective of business owners, instead of Wall Street Commentators. Start listening today to become a better analyst, investor and business-person. Drew Cohen is an investment manager and financial advisor at Davidson Kahn Capital Management. He also is the founder of Speedwell Research, an equity research business which produces in-depth research reports for hedge funds and asset managers. He also has his own YouTube channel ⁨@DrewCohenMoney⁩ . You can learn more about him here: https://www.drewcohencapital.com/ Alex is an unpaid host. ~*~*~*~*~ This podcast is also available on YouTube, Spotify, Apple, and anywhere else you get your podcasts. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheSynopsisPod Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3lGqHRKHd7t5LIpKc8f7Li Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-synopsis/id1699073398 -*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*- Disclaimer Nothing in this podcast is investment advice nor should be construed as such. Contributors to the podcast may own securities discussed. Furthermore, accounts contributors advise on may also have positions in companies discussed. This may change without notice. Please see Speedwell's and Drew Cohen Money's full disclaimers here: https://speedwellresearch.com/disclaimer/ https://www.drewcohencapital.com/disclaimers
#149
September 29 · 1 hr 36 min· Video
Interview. How Meta's Muse Changed the AI Debate with MBI.
In this episode of The Synopsis, we talk to Mostly Borrowed Ideas on how Meta's Muse signifies the beginning of a potentially very disruptive AI transition that leaves many businesses worse off. We touch on Airbnb, Booking, Uber, DoorDash, and Amazon, among others. Mostly Borrowed Ideas, or MBI, was one of the earliest stock analysts to write his thoughts publicly. He has over 150k followers on X and tens of thousands investors regularly read his stock commentary. ~*~*~*~ Drew Cohen Capital Learn more about advisory services offered through Davidson Kahn Capital Management here: https://www.drewcohencapital.com/ Speedwell Research For full access to Speedwell Research's in-depth reports and stock updates, become a member here: https://speedwellresearch.com/subscribe/ Fiscal.AI Free trial and *15% off* of a Fiscal.AI subscription through this link here: https://fiscal.ai/drewcohen/ -*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*- Show Notes: (0:00) — Why MBI Changed His Opinion on Airbnb (12:33) — Airbnb Advantages Over AI Agents (23:24) — How AI Agents Affect Direct Traffic for OTAs (31:52) — Does Agentic AI Shift the Airbnb Thesis? (42:59) — Airbnb vs Booking in Agentic AI (52:34) — The Rise of Proactive Commerce (55:08) — Do Hotels Really Need Booking Now? (59:14) — Rebuttal to AI Breaking Booking (1:07:42) — How AI Agents Affect Uber & DoorDash (1:20:42) — How AI Agents Affect E-Commerce -*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*- Podcast background: In this podcast we share our insights from hundreds of hours of investment research and various topics Drew Cohen has covered on his YouTube Channel and Five Minute Money Newsletter. Most business podcasts are superficial and assume their listeners are unsophisticated. In contrast, The Synopsis trusts listeners are interested in learning about complex, business-specific issues, and want to know the deep details. We approach investing from the perspective of business owners, instead of Wall Street Commentators. Start listening today to become a better analyst, investor and business-person. Drew Cohen is an investment manager and financial advisor at Davidson Kahn Capital Management. He also is the founder of Speedwell Research, an equity research business which produces in-depth research reports for hedge funds and asset managers. He also has his own YouTube channel ⁨@DrewCohenMoney⁩ . You can learn more about him here: https://www.drewcohencapital.com/ Alex is an unpaid host. ~*~*~*~*~ This podcast is also available on YouTube, Spotify, Apple, and anywhere else you get your podcasts. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheSynopsisPod Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3lGqHRKHd7t5LIpKc8f7Li Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-synopsis/id1699073398 -*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*- Disclaimer Nothing in this podcast is investment advice nor should be construed as such. Contributors to the podcast may own securities discussed. Furthermore, accounts contributors advise on may also have positions in companies discussed. This may change without notice. Please see Speedwell's and Drew Cohen Money's full disclaimers here: https://speedwellresearch.com/disclaimer/ https://www.drewcohencapital.com/disclaimers
#148
September 22 · 1 hr 3 min· Video
Dialogue. Two Struggling Stocks: Turnarounds or Value Traps? (Copart, Trade Desk)
In this episode of The Synopsis, Alex bemoans the video launch because he has to pay attention to Drew talk, and we go deep on The Trade Desk and Copart. You can watch an in-depth deep dive on both stocks here: The Trade Desk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A0vV_w1nfNk Copart: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ar8QlzMhcfs ~*~*~*~ Drew Cohen Capital Learn more about advisory services offered through Davidson Kahn Capital Management here: https://www.drewcohencapital.com/ Speedwell Research For full access to Speedwell Research's in-depth reports and stock updates, become a member here: https://speedwellresearch.com/subscribe/ Fiscal.AI Free trial and *15% off* of a Fiscal.AI subscription through this link here: https://fiscal.ai/drewcohen/ -*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*- Show Notes: (0:00) — The Synopsis Podcast Overview (3:38) — The Trade Desk Business Overview (12:47) — Why the Market Shifted on The Trade Desk (24:40) — The Trade Desk Opportunity (31:41) — Copart Update (55:56) — Market vs Management Narrative -*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*- Podcast background: In this podcast we share our insights from hundreds of hours of investment research and various topics Drew Cohen has covered on his YouTube Channel and Five Minute Money Newsletter. Most business podcasts are superficial and assume their listeners are unsophisticated. In contrast, The Synopsis trusts listeners are interested in learning about complex, business-specific issues, and want to know the deep details. We approach investing from the perspective of business owners, instead of Wall Street Commentators. Start listening today to become a better analyst, investor and business-person. Drew Cohen is an investment manager and financial advisor at Davidson Kahn Capital Management. He also is the founder of Speedwell Research, an equity research business which produces in-depth research reports for hedge funds and asset managers. He also has his own YouTube channel ⁨@DrewCohenMoney⁩ . You can learn more about him here: https://www.drewcohencapital.com/ Alex is an unpaid host. ~*~*~*~*~ This podcast is also available on YouTube, Spotify, Apple, and anywhere else you get your podcasts. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheSynopsisPod Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3lGqHRKHd7t5LIpKc8f7Li Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-synopsis/id1699073398 -*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*- Disclaimer Nothing in this podcast is investment advice nor should be construed as such. Contributors to the podcast may own securities discussed. Furthermore, accounts contributors advise on may also have positions in companies discussed. This may change without notice. Please see Speedwell's and Drew Cohen Money's full disclaimers here: https://speedwellresearch.com/disclaimer/ https://www.drewcohenmoney.com/disclaimers
#155
September 15 · 49 min
Dialogue. Denied Allegations, Adobe Update, & Multiples in Growth Investing
In this episode of The Synopsis Alex bugs Drew. We then give an Adobe update and talk about how multiples can work for growth investors. ~*~ You can also get a free trial to AlphaSense to read 200k+ expert calls through this link. ~*~ For full access to all of our updates and in-depth research reports become a Speedwell Member here. Please reach out to info@speedwellresearch.com if you need help getting us to become an approved research vendor in order to expense it. -*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*- Show Notes 0:00) — Denying Allegations (3:04) — Using Multiples (6:58) — The Importance of Making Your Assumptions Known (19:56) — Why a Multiple is a Shorthand For a DCF (24:44) — You Don't Need a Terminal Value (27:00) — Adobe Business Update (34:12) — Adobe's Incoherent Strategy and CEO Transition -*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*- For full access to all of our updates and in-depth research reports, become a Speedwell Member here. Please reach out to info@speedwellresearch.com if you need help getting us to become an approved research vendor in order to expense it. *-*-*- Follow Us: Twitter: @Speedwell_LLC Threads: @speedwell_research Email us at info@speedwellresearch.com for any questions, comments, or feedback. -*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*- Disclaimer Nothing in this podcast is investment advice nor should be construed as such. Contributors to the podcast may own securities discussed. Furthermore, accounts contributors advise on may also have positions in companies discussed. This may change without notice. Please see Speedwell's and Drew Cohen Money's full disclaimers here: https://speedwellresearch.com/disclaimer/ https://www.drewcohenmoney.com/disclaimers
#144
September 3 · 1 hr 23 min
Interview. Palantir, DLocal & the Psychology of Investing with Babylon Capital
In this episode of The Synopsis we interview Dimitry of Babylon Capital on a variety of investing topics from portfolio concentration to how he identified Palantir early. ~*~ You can also get a free trial to AlphaSense to read 200k+ expert calls through this link. ~*~ For full access to all of our updates and in-depth research reports become a Speedwell Member here. Please reach out to info@speedwellresearch.com if you need help getting us to become an approved research vendor in order to expense it. -*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*- Show Notes (0:00) — Dimitry's Investment Philosophy (8:14) — What is a Quality Business? (10:36) — Dimitry's Palantir Investment Thesis (22:45) — How Do You Gain Confidence in High Growth Assumptions? (26:00) — A High Multiple Isn't Always Bad (32:31) — 2 Investment Mistakes (40:26) — Circle of Competence (44:51) — The Importance of Understanding Your Psychology (51:52) — Study History (53:31) — Drawdowns and Destination Analysis (1:02:12) — Dimitry's Thesis on Netflix (1:07:22) — Dimitry's Thesis on DLocal (1:13:42) — How Dimitry Thinks About Portfolio Construction (1:23:12) — Where to Find Dimitry -*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*- For full access to all of our updates and in-depth research reports, become a Speedwell Member here. Please reach out to info@speedwellresearch.com if you need help getting us to become an approved research vendor in order to expense it. *-*-*- Follow Us: Twitter: @Speedwell_LLC Threads: @speedwell_research Email us at info@speedwellresearch.com for any questions, comments, or feedback. -*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*- Disclaimer Nothing in this podcast is investment advice nor should be construed as such. Contributors to the podcast may own securities discussed. Furthermore, accounts contributors advise on may also have positions in companies discussed. This may change without notice. Please see Speedwell's and Drew Cohen Money's full disclaimers here: https://speedwellresearch.com/disclaimer/ https://www.drewcohenmoney.com/disclaimers
#143
August 26 · 40 min
Dialogue. The Right Way to Diversify, Portfolio Strategies, Investment Matching Principle
In this Dialogue episode of The Synopsis we talk about diversification and how it feeds into portfolio strategy. ~*~ You can also get a free trial to AlphaSense to read 200k+ expert calls through this link. ~*~ For full access to all of our updates and in-depth research reports become a Speedwell Member here. Please reach out to info@speedwellresearch.com if you need help getting us to become an approved research vendor in order to expense it. -*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*- Show Notes (0:00) — Should You Concentrate or Diversify? (11:45) — Investment Matching Principle (19:53) — Don't Overweight One Individual Risk (26:44) — Position Sizing is Unscientific (38:09) — Find Your Sweet Spot -*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*- For full access to all of our updates and in-depth research reports, become a Speedwell Member here. Please reach out to info@speedwellresearch.com if you need help getting us to become an approved research vendor in order to expense it. *-*-*- Follow Us: Twitter: @Speedwell_LLC Threads: @speedwell_research Email us at info@speedwellresearch.com for any questions, comments, or feedback. -*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*- Disclaimer Nothing in this podcast is investment advice nor should be construed as such. Contributors to the podcast may own securities discussed. Furthermore, accounts contributors advise on may also have positions in companies discussed. This may change without notice. Please see Speedwell's and Drew Cohen Money's full disclaimers here: https://speedwellresearch.com/disclaimer/ https://www.drewcohenmoney.com/disclaimers
#143
August 20 · 1 hr 6 min
Dialogue. Mercardo Libre Update and 3 Buffett Lessons Investors get Wrong
In this Dialogue episode of The Synopsis we provide an update on Mercardo Libre and go through 3 common Warren Buffett Lessons that Investors get wrong. ~*~ You can also get a free trial to AlphaSense to read 200k+ expert calls through this link. ~*~ For full access to all of our updates and in-depth research reports become a Speedwell Member here. Please reach out to info@speedwellresearch.com if you need help getting us to become an approved research vendor in order to expense it. -*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*- Show Notes (0:00) — Viewer Comments (7:06) — Buffett's 3 Lessons That Investors Misunderstand (10:22) — What Value Investing Really Means (19:06) — Margin of Safety (28:49) — Circle of Competence (37:46) — Meli Update (44:43) — Meli Net Interest Margin (50:41) — Meli's Credit Risk (59:23) — Interest Margin Sustainability -*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*- For full access to all of our updates and in-depth research reports, become a Speedwell Member here. Please reach out to info@speedwellresearch.com if you need help getting us to become an approved research vendor in order to expense it. *-*-*- Follow Us: Twitter: @Speedwell_LLC Threads: @speedwell_research Email us at info@speedwellresearch.com for any questions, comments, or feedback. -*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*- Disclaimer Nothing in this podcast is investment advice nor should be construed as such. Contributors to the podcast may own securities discussed. Furthermore, accounts contributors advise on may also have positions in companies discussed. This may change without notice. Please see Speedwell's and Drew Cohen Money's full disclaimers here: https://speedwellresearch.com/disclaimer/ https://www.drewcohenmoney.com/disclaimers
#141
August 13 · 51 min
Dialogue. What Meta's Capex is Really for and Their 6 Call Options
In this Dialogue episode of The Synopsis we provide an update on Meta! ~*~ You can also get a free trial to AlphaSense to read 200k+ expert calls through this link. ~*~ For full access to all of our updates and in-depth research reports become a Speedwell Member here. Please reach out to info@speedwellresearch.com if you need help getting us to become an approved research vendor in order to expense it. -*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*- Show Notes (0:00) — The Synopsis is Coming to YouTube! (3:01) — Meta Update (13:34) — Meta's 6 Call Options (24:12) — Meta Compute (30:18) — Meta AI (33:16) — Does Meta Need a Frontier Model? (39:41) — Litigation Risk -*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*- For full access to all of our updates and in-depth research reports, become a Speedwell Member here. Please reach out to info@speedwellresearch.com if you need help getting us to become an approved research vendor in order to expense it. *-*-*- Follow Us: Twitter: @Speedwell_LLC Threads: @speedwell_research Email us at info@speedwellresearch.com for any questions, comments, or feedback. -*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*- Disclaimer Nothing in this podcast is investment advice nor should be construed as such. Contributors to the podcast may own securities discussed. Furthermore, accounts contributors advise on may also have positions in companies discussed. This may change without notice. Please see Speedwell's and Drew Cohen Money's full disclaimers here: https://speedwellresearch.com/disclaimer/ https://www.drewcohenmoney.com/disclaimers
#140
July 23 · 1 hr 1 min
Dialogue. AI SaaS Risk (again), Atlassian, Duolingo, & Uber
In this Dialogue episode of The Synopsis we talk Atlassian, AI/ software risks, Duolingo, and Uber in this podcast. ~*~ You can also get a free trial to AlphaSense to read 200k+ expert calls through this link. ~*~ For full access to all of our updates and in-depth research reports become a Speedwell Member here. Please reach out to info@speedwellresearch.com if you need help getting us to become an approved research vendor in order to expense it. -*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*- Show Notes (0:00) — Atlassian Business Overview (8:45) — Vertical vs Horizontal Software (11:15) — Is Atlassian a Melting Ice Cube? (12:56) — Atlassian AI Argument (35:11) — Duolingo Update (50:45) — Uber News (53:53) — Buffett Leads Berkshire's Google Investment -*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*- For full access to all of our updates and in-depth research reports, become a Speedwell Member here. Please reach out to info@speedwellresearch.com if you need help getting us to become an approved research vendor in order to expense it. *-*-*- Follow Us: Twitter: @Speedwell_LLC Threads: @speedwell_research Email us at info@speedwellresearch.com for any questions, comments, or feedback. -*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*- Disclaimer Nothing in this podcast is investment advice nor should be construed as such. Contributors to the podcast may own securities discussed. Furthermore, accounts contributors advise on may also have positions in companies discussed. This may change without notice. Please see Speedwell's and Drew Cohen Money's full disclaimers here: https://speedwellresearch.com/disclaimer/ https://www.drewcohenmoney.com/disclaimers
#139
July 15 · 45 min
Dialogue. Netflix Investment Update and Why Renting Isn't Throwing Money Away
In this Dialogue episode of The Synopsis we talk Netflix and the financial case for renting vs buying a home. YouTube Video Links: Netflix Update (June 23rd), Buying vs Renting a Home (July 5th) Five Minute Money Newsletter Free Sign Up ~*~ You can also get a free trial to AlphaSense to read 200k+ expert calls through this link. ~*~ For full access to all of our updates and in-depth research reports become a Speedwell Member here. Please reach out to info@speedwellresearch.com if you need help getting us to become an approved research vendor in order to expense it. -*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*- Show Notes (0:00) —Netflix Narrative (6:31) — Why is Engagement Falling? (9:38) — Netflix Ad Tech (17:44) — Netflix Content Cost Per Sub Advantage (21:37) — Netflix Valuation (27:35) — Should You Buy or Rent a Home? (34:28) — Home Buying Rules -*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*- For full access to all of our updates and in-depth research reports, become a Speedwell Member here. Please reach out to info@speedwellresearch.com if you need help getting us to become an approved research vendor in order to expense it. *-*-*- Follow Us: Twitter: @Speedwell_LLC Threads: @speedwell_research Email us at info@speedwellresearch.com for any questions, comments, or feedback. -*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*- Disclaimer Nothing in this podcast is investment advice nor should be construed as such. Contributors to the podcast may own securities discussed. Furthermore, accounts contributors advise on may also have positions in companies discussed. This may change without notice. Please see Speedwell's and Drew Cohen Money's full disclaimers here: https://speedwellresearch.com/disclaimer/ https://www.drewcohenmoney.com/disclaimers
#138
July 3 · 1 hr 5 min
Dialogue. Copart, Adobe, and Uber Business Updates
In this Dialogue episode of The Synopsis we talk Copart, Adobe and Uber! YouTube Video Links: Adobe Update (June 16th), Uber Update (June 30th) Five Minute Money Newsletter Free Sign Up ~*~ You can also get a free trial to AlphaSense to read 200k+ expert calls through this link. ~*~ For full access to all of our updates and in-depth research reports become a Speedwell Member here. Please reach out to info@speedwellresearch.com if you need help getting us to become an approved research vendor in order to expense it. -*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*- Show Notes (0:00) — Intro (3:08) — Copart Update: Is IAA Out Competing Copart? (20:35) — Adobe Update: Is AI Replacing Adobe? (47:05) — Uber Update: Is Waymo Disrupting Uber? -*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*- For full access to all of our updates and in-depth research reports, become a Speedwell Member here. Please reach out to info@speedwellresearch.com if you need help getting us to become an approved research vendor in order to expense it. *-*-*- Follow Us: Twitter: @Speedwell_LLC Threads: @speedwell_research Email us at info@speedwellresearch.com for any questions, comments, or feedback. -*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*- Disclaimer Nothing in this podcast is investment advice nor should be construed as such. Contributors to the podcast may own securities discussed. Furthermore, accounts contributors advise on may also have positions in companies discussed. This may change without notice. Please see Speedwell's and Drew Cohen Money's full disclaimers here: https://speedwellresearch.com/disclaimer/ https://www.drewcohenmoney.com/disclaimers
#136
June 18 · 42 min
Dialogue. Cash is Not Trash, Inflation Hedges, Portfolio Strategy
In this Dialogue episode of The Synopsis we discuss inflation and how to hedge a portfolio for it. YouTube Video Links: How to Protect Your Portfolio from Inflation Five Minute Money Newsletter Free Sign Up ~*~ You can also get a free trial to AlphaSense to read 200k+ expert calls through this link. ~*~ For full access to all of our updates and in-depth research reports become a Speedwell Member here. Please reach out to info@speedwellresearch.com if you need help getting us to become an approved research vendor in order to expense it. -*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*- Show Notes (0:00) — Why Cash is Not Trash (4:34) — Duration Risk (10:32) — Berkshire Hathaway and the Cost of Equity (16:50) — Lump Sum or Dollar Cost Average? (19:10) — Don't Position Your Portfolio for Macro Calls (24:34) — End of World Portfolio (29:10) — Emergency Savings (34:47) — Real Estate -*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*- For full access to all of our updates and in-depth research reports, become a Speedwell Member here. Please reach out to info@speedwellresearch.com if you need help getting us to become an approved research vendor in order to expense it. *-*-*- Follow Us: Twitter: @Speedwell_LLC Threads: @speedwell_research Email us at info@speedwellresearch.com for any questions, comments, or feedback. -*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*- Disclaimer Nothing in this podcast is investment advice nor should be construed as such. Contributors to the podcast may own securities discussed. Furthermore, accounts contributors advise on may also have positions in companies discussed. This may change without notice. Please see Speedwell's and Drew Cohen Money's full disclaimers here: https://speedwellresearch.com/disclaimer/ https://www.drewcohenmoney.com/disclaimers
#136
June 10 · 59 min
Dialogue. AI Bubbles, Reflexivity, and Where We are In the Cycle
In this Dialogue episode of The Synopsis we discuss whether we are in an AI bubble and various factors investor should consider. YouTube Video Links: Why This Isn't an AI Bubble (Yet) Five Minute Money Newsletter Free Sign Up ~*~ You can also get a free trial to AlphaSense to read 200k+ expert calls through this link. ~*~ For full access to all of our updates and in-depth research reports become a Speedwell Member here. Please reach out to info@speedwellresearch.com if you need help getting us to become an approved research vendor in order to expense it. -*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*- Show Notes (0:00) — Financial vs Technology Bubbles (5:45) — Are AI Model Companies in a Bubble? (11:04) — Arguments For Why We Are in an AI Bubble (25:51) — How Reflexivity Affects Outcomes (35:33) — Software Bull Case (38:12) — AI Bubble Argument Summary (41:29) — AI Bubble Counterarguments (46:36) — What You Can Do as an Investor -*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*- For full access to all of our updates and in-depth research reports, become a Speedwell Member here. Please reach out to info@speedwellresearch.com if you need help getting us to become an approved research vendor in order to expense it. *-*-*- Follow Us: Twitter: @Speedwell_LLC Threads: @speedwell_research Email us at info@speedwellresearch.com for any questions, comments, or feedback. -*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*- Disclaimer Nothing in this podcast is investment advice nor should be construed as such. Contributors to the podcast may own securities discussed. Furthermore, accounts contributors advise on may also have positions in companies discussed. This may change without notice. Please see Speedwell's and Drew Cohen Money's full disclaimers here: https://speedwellresearch.com/disclaimer/ https://www.drewcohenmoney.com/disclaimers
#135
May 26 · 1 hr 1 min
Dialogue. S&P 500 Valuation, Intuit & CSU Earnings, Sea and Meli Update
In this Dialogue episode of The Synopsis, we discuss S&P 500 valuations and concentration, and provide short thoughts on Constellation Software, Intuit, Sea Limited, and Mercado Libre. YouTube Video Links: S&P 500 Concentration Five Minute Money Newsletter Free Sign Up ~*~ You can also get a free trial to AlphaSense to read 200k+ expert calls through this link. ~*~ For full access to all of our updates and in-depth research reports become a Speedwell Member here. Please reach out to info@speedwellresearch.com if you need help getting us to become an approved research vendor in order to expense it. -*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*- Show Notes (0:00) — S&P 500 Concentration a Risk? (20:40) — Adobe Report Tease (23:18) — Intuit Earnings Review (36:12) — CSU Earnings and AGM (44:34) — Why AI is a Beneficiary for Axon (49:17) — Mercado Libre Earnings Takeaways and Risks (56:38) — Sea Limited Earnings Takeaways and Risks -*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*- For full access to all of our updates and in-depth research reports, become a Speedwell Member here. Please reach out to info@speedwellresearch.com if you need help getting us to become an approved research vendor in order to expense it. *-*-*- Follow Us: Twitter: @Speedwell_LLC Threads: @speedwell_research Email us at info@speedwellresearch.com for any questions, comments, or feedback. -*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*- Disclaimer Nothing in this podcast is investment advice nor should be construed as such. Contributors to the podcast may own securities discussed. Furthermore, accounts contributors advise on may also have positions in companies discussed. This may change without notice. Please see Speedwell's and Drew Cohen Money's full disclaimers here: https://speedwellresearch.com/disclaimer/ https://www.drewcohenmoney.com/disclaimers
#134
May 7 · 1 hr 36 min
Interview. Highest Conviction Investments and Investing Lessons with Rose Celine
In this wide spanning interview I spoke with pseudonymous investor Rose Celine. Rose is quite prolific on Twitter/X, commonly sharing his sharp thoughts on a variety of different stocks. In this interview we cover several of his investments and how he thinks about various investing topics. We hope you enjoy! *~*~*~*~* Get access to all of Speedwell Research's in-depth Research Reports here. If you need help getting Speedwell added as an approved research vendor for your investment firm, please reach out to info@speedwellresearch.com -*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*- Show Notes (0:00) — Rose's Background (6:31) — Investment Philosophy (8:46) — Punch Card Investing (13:27) — Axon Mistake (20:28) — Mercado Libre Investment Case (27:37) — Thoughts on Sea Limited Competition (32:44) — South America Profitability vs the U.S.? (40:28) — Portfolio Construction (44:38) — DLocal Investment Thesis (54:45) — Importance of Management (55:57) — Why Rose Invested in ServiceNow (59:32) — Valuation Thoughts (1:10:50) — Mercado Libre FinTech Risk (1:17:58) — Business Models Rose Avoids (1:21:42) — How to Judge an Opportunity Based on Opportunity Cost (1:29:07) — Sell a Great Business When it's Overvalued? -*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*- Become a Speedwell Member here to gain access to *all* of our in-depth research reports and more! Sign up for Speedwell's free newsletter and weekly memos here AlphaSense has a repository of over 200k expert call transcripts that are similar to this conversation. Sign-up for access here. *~*~*~*~* Follow Us: Twitter: @Speedwell_LLC Threads: @speedwell_research Email us at info@speedwellresearch.com for any questions, comments, or feedback. -*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*- Disclaimer Nothing in this podcast is investment advice nor should be construed as such. Contributors to the podcast may own securities discussed. Furthermore, accounts contributors advise on may also have positions in securities discussed. Please see our full disclaimers here: https://speedwellresearch.com/disclaimer/ Also see Drew Cohen's disclaimers here: https://www.drewcohenmoney.com/disclaimers

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