Investor Pitfalls, Utility Stock Pick, Rate Cut Incoming, Berkshire’s $1 Trillion Milestone and More
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- When Good Investors Go Bad
- Morningstar’s Travis Miller: My Top Utility Stock Is NiSource ($NI)
- Atai Capital: AstroNova Inc. ($ALOT) Investment Case – Q2 2024
- Weekly Roundup: Rate Cut, Berkshire $1 Trillion, Pandemic Heroes Now (almost) Zeroes
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Make sure you catch our Weekly Roundup, where this week, we cover the anticipated Fed rate cut, Berkshire Hathaway’s trillion-dollar milestone, and the dramatic fall of pandemic-era stock market darlings.
When Good Investors Go Bad
BBAE CIO James Early explores how successful investors can suddenly falter, using the cautionary tales of Neil Woodford and Bill Miller. Some investing styles work until they don’t, and market returns are often concentrated in surprising ways. James ponders whether certain investing approaches might face “hundred-year floods” and emphasizes the importance of understanding investing’s inherent uncertainty. He warns against over-reliance on past performance, no matter how impressive. As a potential solution, BBAE offers MarketGrader portfolios, designed as a diversified approach to factor investing that aims to provide more robust performance across different market conditions. Discover why even star investors can stumble and how you might mitigate this risk in your own portfolio. Read the full article here.
Morningstar’s Travis Miller: My Top Utility Stock Is NiSource ($NI)
Morningstar’s Travis Miller identifies NiSource (NYSE: $NI) as his top utility stock pick in a discussion with James Early. Miller sees the utility sector as a “generational investment opportunity,” with NiSource poised to benefit from big tech’s growing electricity demand for data centers. Operating in pro-utility Indiana, NiSource offers potential double-digit upside. Watch the full video for Miller’s complete analysis of NiSource and the utility sector.
Atai Capital: AstroNova Inc. ($ALOT) Investment Case – Q2 2024
Atai Capital provides an update on AstroNova Inc. ($ALOT), their largest position since the fund’s launch. Despite AstroNova’s lackluster stock performance, Atai remains highly confident in the company’s potential. Their conviction is based on ALOT’s significant EBITDA growth, attractive valuation, and promising future prospects. Atai views the recent stock price decline as a disconnect between the company’s business performance and market perception, presenting a compelling investment opportunity. Click here for the full article.
Weekly Roundup: Rate Cut, Berkshire $1 Trillion, Pandemic Heroes Now (almost) Zeroes
This week’s news roundup covers three key topics:
- Fed Signals September Rate Cut: Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s comments at Jackson Hole strongly suggest an upcoming interest rate reduction. The market is currently predicting a roughly 2/3 probability of a 25-basis point cut and 1/3 chance of a 50-basis point cut in September.
- Berkshire Hathaway Reaches $1 Trillion: Warren Buffett’s conglomerate crosses the trillion-dollar market cap milestone. Notably, Berkshire achieved this feat with a P/E ratio of 14, far below the S&P 500’s average of 28, suggesting potential undervaluation.
- Pandemic Stocks Plummet: Former high-flying stocks that surged during the COVID-19 pandemic have seen significant declines. This trend highlights the risks of bubble-driven investments and the importance of long-term investing strategies.
Read the full Weekly Roundup post here.
Happy Investing,
Barry Freeman
CEO @ BBAE
This article is for informational purposes only and is neither investment advice nor a solicitation to buy or sell securities. All investment involves inherent risks, including the total loss of principal, and past performance is not a guarantee of future results. Always conduct thorough research or consult with a financial expert before making any investment decisions. Neither the author nor BBAE has a position in any investment mentioned.
