On today’s show, Stig Brodersen talks with legendary value investor Mohnish Pabrai. Since its inception in 1999, one dollar invested in the flagship fund would have grown to $17.29, compared with $6.29 for the S&P 500. In the special interview, you can join Mohnish and Stig’s discussion on Berkshire Hathaway, investing mistakes, and the importance of letting winners run.
IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:01:53 - Whether Greg Abel’s compensation is fair 00:05:21 - Why most investments fail, and why that’s okay (the “4% rule”) 00:11:40 - Whether to own Berkshire Hathaway or the S&P500 over the next century 00:28:23 - Why Stig thinks that Mohnish diversifies too much 00:31:04 - Why good asset managers should eventually have 95% of their portfolio in one stock 00:36:21 - How Mohnish met Michael Burry 01:04:50 - What Mohnish learned from his best friend Guy Spier
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BOOKS AND RESOURCES
Join the exclusive TIP Mastermind Community.
Mohnish Pabrai’s website.
Learn more about Mohnish Pabrai’s Dakshana Foundation.
Our interviews with Mohnish Pabrai about Investing and Life Lessons.
Our interviews with Mohnish Pabrai about The Inner Scorecard.
Our interviews with Mohnish Pabrai about Masterclass Investing.
Our interviews with Mohnish Pabrai about investing in stocks.
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TIP811: OTC Markets (OTCM): A Picks and Shovels Play in Modern Capital Markets w/ Kyle Grieve & Shawn O'Malley
30.04.2026 | 1 Std. 21 Min.
Kyle Grieve and Shawn O’Malley analyze OTC Markets Group, a hidden infrastructure company that collects tolls on over 12,000 securities while operating with fewer than 130 employees. They explore why OTCM is the only viable option for small companies and international firms seeking access to the US market. Find out whether the current stock price offers an attractive entry point for value investors.
IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:01:24 - Why OTC Markets operates as a hidden monopoly, most investors have never heard of 00:03:08 - The three business segments generating recurring revenue from market infrastructure 00:09:09 - How OTCM's pricing power compares to other monopolistic businesses 00:14:54 - Why 130 employees can manage the infrastructure for over 12,000 securities 00:19:41 - What keeps customers so loyal 00:27:02 - How regulatory relationships create barriers to entry 00:50:22 - The surprising reason declining subscriber counts might not be concerning 00:59:00 - The exceptional unit economics that make Corporate Services so profitable 01:02:29 - Why management's capital allocation approach is so different from that of typical CEOs 01:19:54 - Whether this hidden infrastructure gem deserves a spot in your portfolio
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BOOKS AND RESOURCES
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Learn more about OTC Markets Group on their IR.
Listen to an interview with CEO, Cromwell Coulson.
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Related books mentioned in the podcast.
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TIP810: Berkshire Hathaway 2026 Valuation w/ Chris Bloomstran
26.04.2026 | 1 Std. 38 Min.
Stig has invited legendary investor Chris Bloomstran from Semper Augustus to teach us how to value Berkshire Hathaway on today's show. Semper Augustus has an outstanding track record with a compounded annual growth rate of 12.4% on equities since its fund's inception on 2/28/1999, compared to 8.5% for the S&P 500.
IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:04:25 - What the intrinsic value of Berkshire Hathaway is, and what type of return you can get going forward 00:21:39 - Chris’s opinion on Greg Abel’s first letter to shareholders 00:38:39 - How should Berkshire management be compensated? 01:05:36 - How to think about valuing OpenAI 01:12:42 - Why S&P 500 share buybacks don’t benefit investors 01:22:53 - Thinking about investing risk from sudden loss vs. the slow decline of an asset manager 01:29:03 - Why Buffett reads Chris’s annual letter
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BOOKS AND RESOURCES
Join the exclusive TIP Mastermind Community.
Join The Intrinsic Value Conference in Omaha this May 1, 2026!
Stig’s 2025 interview with Chris Bloomstran about Berkshire Hathaway.
Stig’s 2024 interview with Chris Bloomstran about Berkshire Hathaway.
Stig’s 2023 interview with Chris Bloomstran about Berkshire Hathaway.
Chris Bloomstran’s website.
Read Chris Bloomstran’s annual letters.
Buffett resource on CNBC.
Alex Morris’ book, Buffett and Munger Unscripted.
Follow Stig on X and Linkedin.
Related books mentioned in the podcast.
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Get smarter about valuing businesses through The Intrinsic Value Newsletter.
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TIP809: The Real Estate Data Empire Making a $5 Billion Bet: CoStar Group w/ Shawn O'Malley & Daniel Mahncke
23.04.2026 | 1 Std. 37 Min.
Shawn O'Malley and Daniel Mahncke explore CoStar Group (ticker: CSGP), the dominant provider of commercial real estate data and analytics, and assess whether the company's massive $5 billion bet on Homes.com can successfully crack the residential real estate market dominated by Zillow, or whether this ambitious expansion will destroy shareholder value.
IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:01:42 - Why the company has delivered nearly 60 consecutive quarters of double-digit revenue growth 00:09:17 - How CoStar built a dominant, near-monopoly position in commercial real estate data and analytics 00:18:30 - How CoStar generates roughly 50% profit margins on its core B2B business 00:44:12 - What makes CoStar's data moat so durable and difficult for competitors to replicate 00:48:12 - How the company's acquisition-driven strategy has fueled decades of growth 00:56:22 - Why CoStar is investing $5 billion into Homes.com to take on Zillow and Realtor.com 00:58:21 - Competitive landscape in the residential real estate marketplace 01:08:41 - Whether CoStar's massive residential bet will pay off or destroy shareholder value 01:23:57 - How Shawn and Daniel value CoStar and whether CSGP belongs in the portfolio
Disclaimer: Slight discrepancies in the timestamps may occur due to podcast platform differences.
BOOKS AND RESOURCES
Join the exclusive TIP Mastermind Community.
Join The Intrinsic Value Conference in Omaha this May 1, 2026!
Sign up for The Intrinsic Value Newsletter.
Track The Intrinsic Value Portfolio.
Costar pitch on the Value Investors Club.
Drew Cohen’s podcast on CoStar.
Follow Daniel on X and Linkedin.
Follow Shawn on X and Linkedin.
Related books mentioned in the podcast.
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TIP808: Current Market Opportunities w/ Daniel Mahncke & Clay Finck
19.04.2026 | 1 Std. 25 Min.
On today's episode, Clay is joined by Daniel Mahncke to discuss the companies they find most interesting in today’s market. They discuss Mercado Libre’s long-term growth potential, Amazon’s expanding earnings power driven by AI and robotics, and how AI could impact Constellation Software and other related companies. They wrap up the discussion by touching on a company that AI is very unlikely to disrupt — Hermès.
IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: 00:00:00 - Intro00:10:08 - Why Mercado Libre continues to grow rapidly despite short-term margin pressure00:17:19 - How Mercado Libre’s ecosystem creates long-term advantages in e-commerce and fintech00:25:06 - Why Amazon’s investments in AI and robotics could significantly expand margins00:23:21 - How AWS and AI infrastructure demand position Amazon for long-term growth01:07:40 - The real risks AI poses to SaaS and vertical market software businesses00:40:03 - Why companies like Constellation Software may remain more resilient than investors fear01:14:20 - Daniel’s thoughts on Hermès after the recent 40% pullback in the stock
Disclaimer: Slight discrepancies in the timestamps may occur due to podcast platform differences.
BOOKS AND RESOURCES
Join the exclusive TIP Mastermind Community.
Learn how to join us in Omaha for the Berkshire meeting here.
Join The Intrinsic Value Conference in Omaha this May 1, 2026!
Daniel’s model on Hermès.
Related Episode: TIP804: Kinsale Capital Stock Deep Dive w/ Clay Finck & Daniel Mahncke.
Related Episode: TIVP058: Hermes: The Most Prestigious Luxury Brand in the World w/ Daniel Mahncke & Shawn O’Malley.
Related Episode: TIVP060: Constellation Software (CSU): Historic Drawdown, Historic Buying Opportunity w/ Daniel Mahncke & Shawn O’Malley.
Follow Clay on LinkedIn & X.
Follow Daniel on LinkedIn & X.
Related books mentioned in the podcast.
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NEW TO THE SHOW?
Get smarter about valuing businesses through The Intrinsic Value Newsletter.
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