We’ve launched a new investment firm called Acquirers Funds® to help you put the acquirer’s multiple into action. Acquirers Funds® Our investment process begins with The Acquirer’s Multiple®, the measure used by activists and buyout firms to identify potential targets. We believe deeply undervalued, and out-of-favor stocks offer asymmetric returns, with … Read More
Buffett’s Rule: How Much to Invest in a Single Stock
As investors, we constantly grapple with the question of how much to allocate to each position in our portfolio. When students from Emory’s Goizueta Business School and the McCombs School of Business at UT Austin had the opportunity to visit Warren Buffett for a Q&A session, they gained valuable insights … Read More
Mohnish Pabrai: The Power of Unpopular Investments
Investing is often thought of as a numbers game, ruled by ratios, charts, and forecasts. But in reality, the best opportunities often come from a place of discomfort—looking where others refuse to. As Mohnish Pabrai put it in his interview with the CFA in the U.K, “A good way to … Read More
One Stock Superinvestors Are Loading Up On
As part of the weekly research here at The Acquirer’s Multiple, we’re always interested in investing gurus who hold the same stocks that appear in our Acquirer’s Multiple Stock Screeners, based on their latest 13Fs. Investors such as Warren Buffett, Joel Greenblatt, Carl Icahn, Prem Watsa, Jeremy Grantham, Seth Klarman, … Read More
Oil vs. Human Ingenuity: Can Innovation Prevent an Energy Crisis?
During their recent episode, Taylor, Carlisle, and Joshua Young discussed Oil vs. Human Ingenuity: Can Innovation Prevent an Energy Crisis?. Here’s an excerpt from the episode: Jake: Josh, what would be the counterargument to the thesis that being long-term long oil and gas is being short human ingenuity? Joshua: I … Read More
Howard Marks: The Art of Holding
If you’re like me, one of the things I often struggle with is the question of when to sell. The instinct to lock in gains when something is up, or to cut losses when something is down, feels natural. But as Howard Marks recently explained on The Money Maze Podcast, … Read More
Terry Smith: The Rise of Passive Investing: A Market Distortion We Can’t Ignore
In the past few years, the financial world has witnessed an undeniable shift: the relentless rise of passive investing. As Terry Smith pointed out at the latest Fundsmith Annual Meeting, more than 50% of global assets under management now reside in so-called passive funds—index funds and ETFs. This phenomenon is … Read More
Michael Burry’s High-Conviction Bets: 50%+ of His Portfolio in 4 Stocks
Michael Burry, the legendary investor known for predicting the 2008 financial crisis, has concentrated a significant portion of his portfolio in four major holdings. His top position is Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (BABA), with 150,000 shares valued at $12.72 million, making up 16.42% of his portfolio. Alibaba, a Chinese e-commerce … Read More
VALUE: After Hours (S07 E10): Oil And Gas Stock Investor Joshua Young On $90 Wti Oil, Small Cap Oil And Gas And Shale
In their latest episode of the VALUE: After Hours Podcast, Tobias Carlisle, Jake Taylor, and Joshua Young discuss: Here are the headings in plain text without numbers: Oil vs. Human Ingenuity: Can Innovation Prevent an Energy Crisis? Oil & Gas Cycles: Market Trends, Innovation, and Investment Opportunities Investing as a … Read More
Alphabet Inc Class A (GOOGL): DCF Valuation: Is The Stock Undervalued?
As part of a new series, each week we typically conduct a DCF on one of the companies in our screens. This week we thought we’d take a look at one of the stocks that is not currently in our screens, Alphabet Inc Class A (GOOGL). Profile Alphabet Inc. is … Read More
Weekly Investing Roundup – News, Podcasts, Interviews (03/14/2025)
This week’s best investing news: Howard Marks – Unlocking Investment Wisdom (Money Maze) Ray Dalio: The U.S. government’s debt problem will lead to ‘shocking developments’ (CNBC) Bill Nygren – A Modern Approach to Value Investing (FinChat) GMO: Trade: The Most Beautiful Word In The Dictionary (GMO) The Last Lecture of … Read More
Synchrony Financial (SYF): Is This Deeply Undervalued Stock a Hidden Gem?
As part of our ongoing series here at The Acquirer’s Multiple, each week we focus on one of the stocks from our Stock Screeners, and why it’s possibly a deeply undervalued gem. The Stock this week is: Synchrony Financial (SYF) Synchrony Financial (NYSE: SYF) is a leading consumer financial services … Read More
AI CapEx Boom: Tech Giants’ Spending, Depreciation, and Market Impact
In their latest episode of the VALUE: After Hours Podcast, Tobias Carlisle, Jake Taylor, and John Rotonti Jr discussed AI CapEx Boom: Tech Giants’ Spending, Depreciation, and Market Impact: John: Yeah. That’s definitely not getting enough coverage. I think the other story is the– I hate to call it this, … Read More
Cliff Asness: The ‘Crypto Fort Knox’ Plan: A Disaster in the Making
The idea of a “strategic cryptocurrency reserve” is so ridiculous that it’s almost hard to believe it’s real. And yet, on Thursday, President Trump issued an executive order to establish just such a fund, with his self-appointed crypto czar, David Sacks, describing it as “like a digital Fort Knox.” But … Read More
Bill Nygren’s Modern Approach To Value Investing
During his recent interview with FinChat, renowned value investor Bill Nygren reflected on mistakes and lessons learned over his career. His insights serve as a compelling reminder of the delicate balance between conviction and caution in investing. “You know, it’s funny, there’s so many mistakes. If you define the mistake … Read More
This Week’s Acquirer’s Multiple FREE U.S Large-Cap Stock Screener Analysis
This week’s large-cap screener covers a diverse range of industries, including energy, finance, metal mining, telecommunications, healthcare, semiconductors, consumer retail, and aerospace & defense. The market reflects a mix of undervalued opportunities, particularly in energy, finance, and industrials. Industry Analysis 1. Integrated Oil & Gas Exploration and Production Top Performers: … Read More
10 Worst Performing Large-Caps Last 12 Months
Over the past twelve months ten Large-Cap stocks have underperformed all others. Here’s this week’s top 10 worst performing Large-Caps in the last twelve months: Name 1 Year Price Returns (Daily) Moderna (MRNA) -69.43% Celanese (CE) -64.61% Super Micro Computer (SMCI) -64.45% Intel (INTC) -55.10% Estee Lauder Companies (EL) -53.65% … Read More
Market Mania: Speculation, 0DTE Options, and the Return of 2021 Euphoria
In their latest episode of the VALUE: After Hours Podcast, Tobias Carlisle, Jake Taylor, and John Rotonti Jr discussed Market Mania: Speculation, 0DTE Options, and the Return of 2021 Euphoria: John: Let me ask, y’all, what do y’all think is the biggest story in the market right now? Do you … Read More
Howard Marks: Why History Always Rhymes In Markets
Howard Marks is one of the most insightful voices in investing. He recently spoke at Moneycontrol GWS 2025, discussing market behavior, cycles, and investor psychology. His reflections are a reminder that while the specifics of history change, human behavior remains remarkably predictable. As he quoted Mark Twain, “Well, of course, … Read More
Mohnish Pabrai: How to Spot a True ‘Cannibal’ Stock
I’ve just finished watching Mohnish Pabrai in his recent interview with the Capital Compounders Show in which he shared a fascinating insight on share buybacks. His discussion on “cannibals”—companies that aggressively buy back their own stock—provides a powerful mental model for investors looking to maximize long-term wealth accumulation. “I think … Read More
One Stock Superinvestors Are Dumping: Is It Time to Sell?
As part of the weekly research here at The Acquirer’s Multiple we’re always interested in superinvestors who hold the same stocks that appear in our Acquirer’s Multiple Stock Screeners, based on their latest 13F’s. Investors such as Warren Buffett, Joel Greenblatt, Carl Icahn, Prem Watsa, Jeremy Grantham, Seth Klarman, Ray … Read More