Category: AAPL

  • Money Moves

    “The Smart Money Just Doubled Down” examines recent 13F filings from leading investors, revealing strategic increases in investments amidst market challenges. Bill Ackman’s substantial purchase of 13.2 million shares in Nike underscores his faith in the brand’s direct-to-consumer approach despite its struggles. Similarly, Howard Marks and Michael Burry are reinforcing their positions in Chinese tech…

  • Why 2% Succeed.   Lessons from Warren Buffett

    Why 2% Succeed. Lessons from Warren Buffett

    Buffett expresses his belief in investing only in things he understands and shares his experience with evaluating businesses based on their economic characteristics. He uses examples of industries like automobiles and airplanes to illustrate how difficult it is to predict winners and emphasizes the importance of understanding the economic consequences of a business. Buffett shares…

  • VIX Explosion

    VIX Explosion

    Yen Carry Trade Deep Dive,” Brent Johnson discusses the concept of a carry trade and how Japan’s zero or negative interest rates for decades have made the Japanese Yen an attractive currency for this investment strategy. However, when the currency starts to appreciate or interest rates rise, the cost of carry can exceed the return, leading…

  • Data Dump…

    Data Dump…

    Cell phone and tablet ad identification data explained. “You have become the product.” *erik prince is promoting his own smartphone in this interview.

  • Buffett Locking in Gains

    Buffett Locking in Gains

    Buffett clarified that this does not reflect a change in view towards Apple’s business or investment attractiveness. Berkshire considers various factors, including tax implications and manager responsibility, when deciding on stock investments. Buffett emphasized that they do not attempt to predict markets or pick stocks based on trends but view them as businesses to serve…

  • Cash for Votes

    Cash for Votes