If you’ve ever wondered whether you should stick with index funds or try picking a few individual stocks, Mohnish Pabrai has some thoughts—and they’re worth listening to. In his book Mosaic: Perspectives on Investing, Pabrai dives into this debate with the help of some wisdom from Warren Buffett and Charlie … Read More
Bill Ackman: When to Buy the Best Businesses (At the Right Price)
Bill Ackman’s investment philosophy comes down to a simple but powerful idea: find great businesses when they’re going through tough times, buy them at a discount, and help them get back on track. In an interview with Lex Fridman, he broke down exactly how he does this in straightforward terms … 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
Warren Buffett: Why Concentration Beats Diversification
In his 1993 Berkshire Hathaway Annual Letter, Warren Buffett explained how he and Charlie Munger figured out early that trying to make dozens of brilliant investment decisions is a losing battle. As Buffett puts it, “Charlie and I decided long ago that in an investment lifetime, it’s just too hard … Read More
Howard Marks: Why Successful Investors Are Often Lonely
Let’s be honest—most people are terrible at investing. They follow the crowd, buy what’s already popular, and wonder why they never make real money. Howard Marks nailed it in his memo Everyone Knows when he said, “Superior investors know—and buy—when the price of something is lower than it should be.” … 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 13F’s. Investors such as Warren Buffett, Joel Greenblatt, Carl Icahn, Prem Watsa, Jeremy Grantham, Seth Klarman, … Read More
Jeremy Grantham: Resilience is the New Investing Superpower
In his latest article, ‘Rising Toxicity and the Threat to Capitalism and Life Itself,’ Jeremy Grantham issues sobering warnings that should give every investor pause. We’re witnessing the end of an era of smooth, consistent growth, and the investment strategies that delivered reliable returns for decades may soon become obsolete. … Read More
François Rochon: The Optimal Portfolio Strategy
In a recent interview with The Investor’s Podcast, one of my favorite value investors, François Rochon from Giverny Capital, shared some straightforward advice about building a smart investment portfolio. His main takeaway? Owning between 20 to 25 high-quality stocks gives you the right mix of diversification and concentration for long-term … Read More
Bill Ackman: These Top 7 Positions Make Up 83.36% Of His Portfolio (Analysis)
Bill Ackman’s top 7 positions make up 83.36% of his current portfolio, with a strong concentration in Brookfield Corp (BN), which alone accounts for 15.89%. Below is an in-depth look at each holding, analyzing position size, value, percentage of portfolio, and recent changes. 1. Brookfield Corp (BN) Shares: 34,893,064 Value: … Read More
Mastercard Inc (MA): DCF Valuation: Is The Stock Undervalued?
As part of our ongoing series, each week we conduct a DCF analysis on a notable company. This week, we take a look at Mastercard Inc. (MA). Profile Mastercard is a global leader in payment processing, providing transaction services to banks, merchants, and consumers. The company operates in over 210 … Read More
Weekly Investing Roundup – News, Podcasts, Interviews (03/28/2025)
This week’s best investing news: The Genius of Stan Druckenmiller: Lessons for Investors (MOI) Mohnish Pabrai’s Q&A session with Dakshana Scholars at Dakshana Valley (MP) GMO – Don’t Blame The Middleman (GMO) Verdad News Roundup (Verdad) Cliff Asness – Rebuffed: A Closer Look at Options-Based Strategies (AQR) Pzena Investment Management … Read More
Hafnia Ltd (HAFN): 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: Hafnia Ltd (HAFN) Hafnia Ltd is a leading global product tanker company engaged … Read More
Most Investors Sell at the Worst Time—Here’s Why It Hurts Return
During their recent episode, Taylor, Carlisle, and Chris Bloomstran discussed Most Investors Sell at the Worst Time—Here’s Why It Hurts Return. Here’s an excerpt from the episode: Jake: The unfortunate thing, is there’s a catch too there where in order to fully believe in why you should expect to get … Read More
Mohnish Pabrai: How To Identify Bullet-Proof Businesses
Capitalism isn’t just competitive—it’s downright ruthless. Most businesses don’t just struggle to turn a profit; they vanish entirely within a few decades. As Mohnish Pabrai explained in this interview, “Most businesses are not going to be around… forget even making a lot of money or not making money—they’re not even … Read More
Warren Buffett: The Problem With Today’s ‘Electronic Herd’
The stock market today feels like it’s running on caffeine – jittery, reactive, and prone to wild mood swings. Warren Buffett saw this coming way back in 2007 during the Berkshire Hathaway annual meeting when he described what’s fundamentally changed in markets. “There is an electronic herd of people around … 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) -69.11% Super Micro Computer (SMCI) -61.00% Estee Lauder Companies (EL) -51.98% Lamb Weston (LW) -49.02% DexCom (DXCM) … Read More
This Week’s Acquirer’s Multiple FREE U.S Large-Cap Stock Screener Analysis
This week’s FREE 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, tech hardware, and healthcare. Industry Analysis Agriculture Top Performers: Pilgrims (PPC) 0.57% Metrics: Best … Read More
Mag Seven Drove 88% of Profit Growth—The Rest of the Market Is Stagnant
During their recent episode, Taylor, Carlisle, and Chris Bloomstran discussed Mag Seven Drove 88% of Profit Growth—The Rest of the Market Is Stagnant. Here’s an excerpt from the episode: Tobias: Yeah. If that’s the backdrop, what do you think about the earnings growth in those largest companies? Christopher: Well, you … Read More
Jean-Marie Eveillard On Buffett’s Counterintuitive Truth
One of my favorite value investor’s is Jean-Marie Eveillard. In his interview with the Graham & Doddsville Newsletter, Eveillard reminds us that Warren Buffett’s approach isn’t about rigid formulas—it’s about understanding what makes a business truly durable. As Eveillard puts it, Buffett’s genius lies in figuring out the “three, four, … Read More
Warren Buffett: Don’t Wait Around Trying To Time The Perfect Entry
Back in 2009, during a CNBC Town Hall Event with Bill Gates, Warren Buffett sat down and gave some of the most no-nonsense, practical investment advice you’ll ever hear. It was the aftermath of the financial crisis, panic was everywhere, and people didn’t know where to turn. But Buffett, he … Read More