Archive - Misfit Alpha

The Misfits: John Bean Technologies Corporation (JBT)

John Bean is one of those companies that screams "Peter Lynch stock". As much as I want to get on board, I want to see one thing first.

Sep 14 •

Half Baked (Investing) Ideas: How Much Do Moats Really Matter?

If identifying a company's moat is important to an investment thesis, why do so many companies with high moats end up being lousy investments?

Sep 10 •

Random Thoughts and the Personal Portfolio

Hedging against our own biases, SPACs, and buy and sell decisions.

Sep 7 •

August 2024

The "Media-ification" of Academic Studies and (Poor) Logic Leaps

Academic study has often been misused as a justification for individual investments. The logic doesn't make sense.

Aug 27 •

The Misfits: Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Limited (RDY)

A generics drugmaker has some inherent advantages, and Dr. Reddy's has used them to generate spectacular results.

Aug 24 •

Recessions, BIG NUMBERS, and Reading the Room

A grab bag of thoughts on how financial data is presented to investors.

Aug 21 •

The Misfits: Transcat, Inc. (TRNS)

A corporate change has transformed a less-than-great distributor into something else entirely.

Aug 17 •

Mailbag: Corporate Governance

Digging into why governance matters and what to look for.

Aug 13 •

The Misfits White Mountains Insurance Group Inc. (WTM)

White Mountains Insurance poses the question that plagues so many investors. How patient are you?

Aug 10 •

PANIC at the VIX...Oh

Remember that catastrophic unwinding of the carry trade? The market doesn't (and other random thoughts).

Aug 6 •

The Misfits: ITT Inc. (ITT)

There is a lot of history behind that name, but all that really matters for this industrial manufacturer today is this one simple thing.

Aug 3 •

July 2024

Turning Over Stones

Another look at the "Buffett Screen" to see what ideas stand out.

Jul 30 •

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