Basic Capital's Founder Abdul Al-Asaad Tells Us His Plan To Disrupt The Existing 401k Market (Debt Funded Investment Accounts)
On this episode of Chit Chat Stocks, we talk with Abdul Al-Asaad, founder of Basic Capital. You may have seen this company and its viral introductory video on its debt-driven 401k product, which sparked heated debates across the financial world. So, we wanted to sit down and interview Abdul about what Basic Capital is actually doing. We discuss:(00:00) Introduction(06:27) Innovative Financing in the 401k Space(13:20) Understanding Debt Structures and Risk Management(20:19) Investment Strategies and Asset Allocation(30:41) Customizing Investment Strategies(31:28) Identifying the Ideal Customer(33:45) Understanding the 401k Landscape(37:04) Building a Product for Workers(38:47) Exploring Risk and Leverage(45:15) Basic Capital's Business Model(52:15) The Ideal Investment Portfolio*****************************************************Sign up for our stock research service, Emerging Moats: emergingmoats.com *********************************************************************Chit Chat Stocks is presented by Interactive Brokers. Get professional pricing, global access, and premier technology with the best brokerage for investors today: https://www.interactivebrokers.com/ Interactive Brokers is a member of SIPC. *********************************************************************Fiscal.ai is building the future of financial data.With custom charts, AI-generated research reports, and endless analytical tools, you can get up to speed on any stock around the globe. All for a reasonable price. Use our LINK and get 15% off any premium plan: https://fiscal.ai/chitchat *********************************************************************Disclosure: Chit Chat Stocks hosts and guests are not financial advisors, and nothing they say on this show is formal advice or a recommendation.
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Drafting Our Dream Portfolios; 6 Quality Stocks At Record Low Valuations; A Friday 8-K For The Ages
The Investing Power Hour is live-streamed every Thursday on the Chit Chat Stocks Podcast YouTube channel at 5:00 PM EST. This week we discussed:(00:00) Introduction(01:48) Dream Portfolio Game(03:05) Criteria for Selecting High-Growth Companies(06:17) Drafting the Best Companies at 15x Earnings(24:17) Final Picks and Honorable Mentions(30:39) Rick's Cabaret Collapse: A Cautionary Tale(37:22) Michael Burry's Insights on Stock-Based Compensation(44:30) Quality Stocks at Record-Low Valuations(50:25) Consumer Spending Black Friday(53:25) Meta's Reality Lab Spending Cuts*****************************************************Subscribe to Emerging Moats Research: emergingmoats.com *********************************************************************Chit Chat Stocks is presented by Interactive Brokers. Get professional pricing, global access, and premier technology with the best brokerage for investors today: https://www.interactivebrokers.com/ Interactive Brokers is a member of SIPC. *********************************************************************Fiscal.ai is building the future of financial data.With custom charts, AI-generated research reports, and endless analytical tools, you can get up to speed on any stock around the globe. All for a reasonable price. Use our LINK and get 15% off any premium plan: https://fiscal.ai/chitchat *********************************************************************Disclosure: Chit Chat Stocks hosts and guests are not financial advisors, and nothing they say on this show is formal advice or a recommendation.
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Chris Hohn: Crushing The Market With Wide Moat Infrastructure Stocks (GE, CP, And...?)
On this episode of Chit Chat Stocks, we discuss legendary investor Chris Hohn, who has run TCI Fund Management for over 20 years. TCI has beaten the market for two decades, putting Hohn and the small team of investors in rarified air in the investing world. How does he do it? We discuss:(00:00) Introduction(19:18) Focus on Infrastructure Investments(22:09) Case Study: GE Aerospace and Safran(27:39) Alphabet's Journey and Management Challenges(36:07) Evaluating Risk in Alphabet's Investment(44:41) Takeaways from Chris Hohn's Investment Strategy*****************************************************Sign up for our stock research service, Emerging Moats: emergingmoats.com *********************************************************************Chit Chat Stocks is presented by Interactive Brokers. Get professional pricing, global access, and premier technology with the best brokerage for investors today: https://www.interactivebrokers.com/ Interactive Brokers is a member of SIPC. *********************************************************************Fiscal.ai is building the future of financial data.With custom charts, AI-generated research reports, and endless analytical tools, you can get up to speed on any stock around the globe. All for a reasonable price. Use our LINK and get 15% off any premium plan: https://fiscal.ai/chitchat *********************************************************************Disclosure: Chit Chat Stocks hosts and guests are not financial advisors, and nothing they say on this show is formal advice or a recommendation.
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Michael Burry v. NVIDIA; Thanksgiving Turkey Stocks; Is It Time To Sell Alphabet? $GOOG $NVDA
The Investing Power Hour is live-streamed every Thursday on the Chit Chat Stocks Podcast YouTube channel at 5:00 PM EST. This week we discussed:(00:00) Introduction(21:42) Alphabet's Resurgence: The AI Narrative Shift(38:02) Amazon's Competitive Edge: A Moat Like No Other(39:50) Thanksgiving Turkey Characteristics in Companies(48:25) Legacy Companies and Market Disruption(50:55) Gratitude in the Investment World(53:57) Thanksgiving Leftovers: Companies to Watch(56:16) Black Friday Deals: Stocks to Consider(01:00:54) Zoom and Mercadolibre: Current Opportunities*****************************************************Subscribe to Emerging Moats Research: emergingmoats.com *********************************************************************Chit Chat Stocks is presented by Interactive Brokers. Get professional pricing, global access, and premier technology with the best brokerage for investors today: https://www.interactivebrokers.com/ Interactive Brokers is a member of SIPC. *********************************************************************Fiscal.ai is building the future of financial data.With custom charts, AI-generated research reports, and endless analytical tools, you can get up to speed on any stock around the globe. All for a reasonable price. Use our LINK and get 15% off any premium plan: https://fiscal.ai/chitchat *********************************************************************Disclosure: Chit Chat Stocks hosts and guests are not financial advisors, and nothing they say on this show is formal advice or a recommendation.
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Our Top 5 International Stocks for 2026
*****Apologies for some scratchy audio from Brett's mic on this episode*****On this episode of Chit Chat Stocks, we dive into five international stocks (outside of the United States) on our radar for 2026. We discuss:(00:00) Introduction(03:22) Honorable Mentions and Market Insights(03:52) Grupo Aeroportuario del Sur: A Case Study(15:38) Grab Holdings: The Super App of Southeast Asia(30:33) Hermes International: The Luxury Brand with Heritage(39:54) Exploring the Digital Remittance Landscape(41:37) Wise: A Game Changer in Money Transfers(46:07) The Business Model of Wise(50:51) Investing in Bolsa Mexicana de Valores(57:05) Comparing Stock Exchanges: Mexico vs. the U.S.(01:02:09) Final Thoughts and Stock Picks*****************************************************Sign up for our stock research service, Emerging Moats: emergingmoats.com *********************************************************************Chit Chat Stocks is presented by Interactive Brokers. Get professional pricing, global access, and premier technology with the best brokerage for investors today: https://www.interactivebrokers.com/ Interactive Brokers is a member of SIPC. *********************************************************************Fiscal.ai is building the future of financial data.With custom charts, AI-generated research reports, and endless analytical tools, you can get up to speed on any stock around the globe. All for a reasonable price. Use our LINK and get 15% off any premium plan: https://fiscal.ai/chitchat *********************************************************************Portseido is your best portfolio tracking & reporting solution that helps you track all investments in one place. We personally use the software to track our portfolio returns across brokerage accounts.Try it for free today: https://portseido.com/?fpr=ryan63 *********************************************************************Disclosure: Chit Chat Stocks hosts and guests are not financial advisors, and nothing they say on this show is formal advice or a recommendation.