TIP710: Common Stocks and Common Sense w/ Kyle Grieve

On today’s episode, Kyle Grieve explores how common stocks, paired with contrarian thinking and an understanding of cycles, can generate strong returns. We’ll cover lessons Ed shares from his journey—like allowing for imprecise valuations and learning from disappointing investments. We’ll also look at the value of investing alongside great investors and acting decisively during market panics.

IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: 00:00 - Intro 04:00 - Why common stocks offer more than just solid returns. 06:14 - One mindset shift to sharpen your contrarian investing edge. 07:43 - Three questions that clarify any tough investing decision. 12:54 - How averaging up became Ed’s unfair advantage. 16:14 - The shortcut Ed uses to spot great investments. 18:08 - Earnings, multiples, and perception: the formula behind significant returns. 24:35 - A turnaround playbook for deep value opportunities. 29:36 - Cyclicality decoded: spotting hidden patterns before the crowd. 49:23 - When bad investments still make you a better investor. 59:25 - Ed’s surprising win in a sector everyone hates. And so much more!

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