aesophawk

Largest equity buy this year for me has been London Dominos. I started a 4% position last year, now it is 9%. Other than that took GTX from 3% to 5%. I typically hold between 6-15 positions and try to find one or two things a year.

The "additional brands" commentary is the only thing preventing me from making this a huge position. I think it's a homerun if they just continue investing in their business and returning everything else to shareholders.

Added to London Dominos. Seems way too cheap here. Guided to the lower end of EBITDA. So what? 144 EBITDA vs ~1500 EV on business that's grows earnings and FCF over 10% a year. New CEO has a great track record. Fits into the Todd combs 15x fwd PE, earn more in 5 years with a 90%confidence, compound earnings at 7% with 50% confidence.

Added to MSGE Started a position in UTMD

Sold all SPHR Small trims to BAC and BRKB.

MACF

DOM and BAC

Well said. I find this thread to be both entertaining and practically useless. Sort of like my family gatherings when my cousin gives me a horoscope reading. There's always something to do and there's always value to be found even in expensive markets.

Is it a relevant question if there are cheap stocks available? I'm not bullish or bearish on the economy or the market, but currently there are cheap companies in my circle of competence. Does anything else really matter?

MSGS. Suns are getting sold. Forbes valuation was 1.8 billion in Oct 2021. Media thinks they go for 2. I wouldn't be surprised if it goes higher.

Measuring the Moat I found this information useful on the topic.

Same. Bittersweet to see this one go. Nice to see a 50% jump on a day where the markets are down 2%, but at the same time I don't think it's greatest deal for shareholders.

Not sure what comparing Lynch and Buffett has to do with the market bottom or even what the point of that exercise is. Who cares? They are both great investors. As far as the market bottom, I think it's too hard to tell, but I found this chart in JPM's Guide to the Markets interesting:

What's your thesis for IAA? I've looked at this a couple of times, but didn't love the management. Losing GEICO was irritating.

Do you have a source for this? I'd be interested in a full quote.