Dissecting the Markets

In this episode, we'll be reviewing the big bets that Chamath, a legendary investor, has made in the public markets and a look at his new big bet, OpenDoor. The big bets we'll be reviewing are: Bitcoin (2012) Amazon (2015) Tesla (2016) Virgin Galactic (2019) OpenDoor (2020) In the meantime, you can check out our latest blog posts on our new website: https://dissectingthemarkets.wordpress.com/blog/ *This is not financial advice. All content should be considered opinionated. We are not responsible for any of your gains and losses. I am neither a licensed nor a registered financial expert. Please see a financial advisor before making investment decisions. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/hardwoodtile/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hardwoodtile/support

Airbnb is looking to go public amidst a pandemic/recession. While many other companies that went public during this time did well, many think that Airbnb will do well. Because it's in the hotel industry, an industry that has been disproportionately affected by the pandemic, the odds look to be against them when they go public. If you want to read the blogpost on the Airbnb IPO, click here. Meanwhile, check out our Twitter Page And subscribe to our Newsletter! *This is not financial advice. All content should be considered opinionated. We are not responsible for any of your gains and losses. I am neither a licensed nor registered financial expert. Please see a financial advisor before making investment decisions. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/hardwoodtile/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hardwoodtile/support

With 2020 being over 2/3 done, let's look into trends from 2020 that will be shaping how 2021 will look. If you want to read the infographic of the trends, click here. Meanwhile, check out our Pinterest Board Twitter Page And subscribe to our Newsletter! *This is not financial advice. All content should be considered opinionated. We are not responsible for any of your gains and losses. I am neither a licensed nor registered financial expert. Please see a financial advisor before making investment decisions. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/hardwoodtile/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hardwoodtile/support

Before the pandemic, Peloton investors were losing faith in the company as their losses were in the spotlight and Big Food has been struggling with changing consumer taste. When the pandemic happened, investors focused on Peloton's skyrocketing sales and Big Food was able to show huge sales growth to investors. Meanwhile, check out our Pinterest Board Twitter Page And subscribe to our Newsletter! *This is not financial advice. All content should be considered opinionated. We are not responsible for any of your gains and losses. I am neither a licensed nor registered financial expert. Please see a financial advisor before making investment decisions. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/hardwoodtile/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hardwoodtile/support

With the Nasdaq near all-time highs, the valuations of many tech companies are really high. Even with high unemployment and low economic activity, many tech companies that don't display profits are being valued a lot more than most established companies with solid profits and better balance sheets. In this episode, you'll learn why investors value unprofitable tech startups a lot more than established tech businesses. The excerpts will come from the book Zero to One by Peter Thiel. Meanwhile, check out our Pinterest Board Twitter Page And subscribe to our Newsletter! *This is not financial advice. All content should be considered opinionated. We are not responsible for any of your gains and losses. I am neither a licensed nor registered financial expert. Please see a financial advisor before making investment decisions. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/hardwoodtile/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hardwoodtile/support

For years, Coty, the multinational beauty company, has experienced years of declining sales as fewer consumers buy CoverGirl makeup and Burberry perfume and opt for smaller and more intimate brands. Some of those brands are marketed as better for the environment for the products they use and the less harm they put on animals during testing. Other brands are run by famous beauty and makeup influencers. To combat declining sales, Coty's management has decided to acquire various performing brands in its industry to turnaround its declining business. Listen to learn more about Coty's new turnaround strategy. If you want to read our analysis on Coty, click here Meanwhile, check out our Pinterest Board Twitter Page And subscribe to our Newsletter! *This is not financial advice. All content should be considered opinionated. We are not responsible for any of your gains and losses. I am neither a licensed nor registered financial expert. Please see a financial advisor before making investment decisions. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/hardwoodtile/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hardwoodtile/support

Casper, the bed-in-the-box pioneer, has been seen as a sexy startup during its private days as they had wide-spread advertising, celebrities as their investors, and tons of media coverage. All those factors led to the company exhibiting aggressive growth for its investors. After filing their S-1, their public image drastically changed and many investors worry that they'll collapse. In this episode, we'll learn both the bull and bear thesis to this company. If you want to read our analysis on Casper, click here Meanwhile, check out our Pinterest Board Twitter Page And subscribe to our Newsletter! *This is not financial advice. All content should be considered opinionated. We are not responsible for any of your gains and losses. I am neither a licensed nor registered financial expert. Please see a financial advisor before making investment decisions. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/hardwoodtile/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hardwoodtile/support

This episode is dedicated to giving you guys an opportunity to learn about Dissecting the Markets. We feel that if you understand what Dissecting the Markets is about, then you would understand the brand and why we continue to work hard in finding and providing you guys with contrarian stock picks. And if you want to read more about this episode, read our blogpost! *This is not financial advice. All content should be considered opinionated. We are not responsible for any of your gains and losses. I am neither a licensed nor registered financial expert. Please see a financial advisor before making investment decisions. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/hardwoodtile/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hardwoodtile/support

We have an update to share with you! Over the past few weeks, the team has been working hard in developing content on other platforms and after putting a lot of content there, we feel that now is the right time to share these developments with you. Here are the links to our new places of content: Pinterest Board Newsletter Twitter And if you want to read more about the developments, read our blogpost! Look forward to seeing your engagement on our new platforms! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/hardwoodtile/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hardwoodtile/support

Lululemon has officially entered its first M&A deal! Recently, Lululemon is said to acquiring Mirror, the fitness startup that is capitalizing on the home workout trend. No longer are the days where Lululemon only sells yoga apparel and other fitness-related products as they will now have their first subscription offering in its belt. By having exposure to the subscription business, Lululemon can start experiencing recurring revenue. Listen and learn more about why we're really bullish on Lululemon since the acquisition. *This is not financial advice. All content should be considered opinionated. We are not responsible for any of your gains and losses. I am neither a licensed nor registered financial expert. Please see a financial advisor before making investment decisions. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/hardwoodtile/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hardwoodtile/support

When I first started this podcast, I talked about my bearish outlook and concerns about Peloton, the fitness company disrupting the fitness industry. Looking at the things that happened to Peloton between my first podcast episode and now, it's humbling to see that I was wrong about Peloton's stock and I'm happy for its success. In this episode, we describe the things that have made Peloton successful and the things that would make us bullish on Peloton. *This is not financial advice. All content should be considered opinionated. We are not responsible for any of your gains and losses. I am neither a licensed nor registered financial expert. Please see a financial advisor before making investment decisions. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/hardwoodtile/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hardwoodtile/support

Reading Uber's recent investor presentation, while food delivery has been seen as a huge money-burning business, Uber's management team highlights reasons for why the food delivery business is a better business than the rideshare business. We also talk about Uber's potential acquisition of Postmates. *This is not financial advice. All content should be considered opinionated. We are not responsible for any of your gains and losses. I am neither a licensed nor registered financial expert. Please see a financial advisor before making investment decisions. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/hardwoodtile/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hardwoodtile/support

At the William Blair 2020 Growth Conference, while analyzing the many stocks in tech and healthcare that are presenting, I notice a company that stood out among the other tech companies. This company happens to be a water company. Listen and find out more about this growth stock! And if you want to read more about this episode, read our blogpost! *This is not financial advice. All content should be considered opinionated. We are not responsible for any of your gains and losses. I am neither a licensed nor registered financial expert. Please see a financial advisor before making investment decisions. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/hardwoodtile/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hardwoodtile/support

When people want to invest in the rising baby boomer population, many look to invest in health insurance, senior living facilities, and healthcare companies that cater to them. ETFs like $XLV or $LNGR allow investors to capitalize on the aging population. But, we found a lesser-known play on Baby Boomers. Listen and find out! And if you want to read more about this episode, read our blogpost! *This is not financial advice. All content should be considered opinionated. We are not responsible for any of your gains and losses. I am neither a licensed nor registered financial expert. Please see a financial advisor before making investment decisions. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/hardwoodtile/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hardwoodtile/support

When it comes to startups looking to make the trucking industry greener, many think of Tesla with the Semi and Nikola with the Nikola One. While both Tesla and Nikola Motors provide zero-emissions solutions, a relatively obscure trucking startup by the name of Hyliion is looking to provide something even better, negative emissions. Listen and learn more about why this soon to be public trucking startup will be a better play on the future of trucking. And if you want to read more about this episode, read our blogpost! *This is not financial advice. All content should be considered opinionated. We are not responsible for any of your gains and losses. I am neither a licensed nor registered financial expert. Please see a financial advisor before making investment decisions. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/hardwoodtile/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hardwoodtile/support

Antares Pharma is one expensive stock. But being in the healthcare sector and a small-cap, how great is this stock and what opportunity does it provide for investors? Listen to find out! And if you want to read more about this episode, read our blogpost! *This is not financial advice. All content should be considered opinionated. We are not responsible for any of your gains and losses. I am neither a licensed nor registered financial expert. Please see a financial advisor before making investment decisions. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/hardwoodtile/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hardwoodtile/support

Brookdale Senior Living has been a unique play in the senior living industry. Because of issues with debt and COVID-19, the business has been tough. Let’s dive deeper and see if there’s an opportunity in this stock. And if you want to read more about this episode, read our blogpost! *This is not financial advice. All content should be considered opinionated. We are not responsible for any of your gains and losses. I am neither a licensed nor registered financial expert. Please see a financial advisor before making investment decisions. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/hardwoodtile/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hardwoodtile/support

Amazon has been a compounder for investors and a disruptor for the retail industry. Many are curious about how Amazon continues to stay the best in their field and why they continue to make more innovations than most companies in corporate America. Listen here to find out more! And if you want to read more about this episode, read our blogpost! *This is not financial advice. All content should be considered opinionated. We are not responsible for any of your gains and losses. I am neither a licensed nor registered financial expert. Please see a financial advisor before making investment decisions. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/hardwoodtile/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hardwoodtile/support

Every minute, 250 babies are born. When a child is born, the blood in the umbilical cord holds a lot of stem cells. That blood can be stored and used to help the child in the future if ever they get sick in the future. Imagine if there was one company that was positioned to capitalize on that. Listen to find out! And if you want to read more about this episode, read our blogpost! *This is not financial advice. All content should be considered opinionated. We are not responsible for any of your gains and losses. I am neither a licensed nor registered financial expert. Please see a financial advisor before making investment decisions. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/hardwoodtile/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hardwoodtile/support

Home improvement has been one of the bright spots in the retail apocalypse. With Home Depot and Lowe's reporting huge sales both online and in-store while other retailers like JC Penny and Neiman Marcus going bankrupt, why is it that home improvement is doing well? To find the answer, listen now! Here's the link to the blog post. *This is not financial advice. All content should be considered opinionated. We are not responsible for any of your gains and losses. I am neither a licensed nor registered financial expert. Please see a financial advisor before making investment decisions. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/hardwoodtile/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hardwoodtile/support

Many think of Eventbrite as a platform where they can buy tickets to events. Whether it be small concerts, cooking classes, speed dating, etc. Eventbrite has grown immensely! But what is Eventbrite really? Listen and you'll find out! Here's the link to the blog post. *This is not financial advice. All content should be considered opinionated. We are not responsible for any of your gains and losses. I am neither a licensed nor registered financial expert. Please see a financial advisor before making investment decisions. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/hardwoodtile/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hardwoodtile/support

While many think of the healthcare sector as a defensive sector, some industries within the healthcare sector are more cyclical than defensive. For this episode, we're going to be talking about a healthcare stock that is more cyclical than defensive in nature. While that might scare some investors away, stay, and learn more about this company. Listen now! Here's the link to the blog post. *This is not financial advice. All content should be considered opinionated. We are not responsible for any of your gains and losses. I am neither a licensed nor registered financial expert. Please see a financial advisor before making investment decisions. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/hardwoodtile/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hardwoodtile/support

Identity theft and fraud are rampant in the Digital Age. Each year, retailers lose billions of dollars because of fraud. Which company will be there to save retailers from this problem? Listen and you'll find out. Here's the link to the blog post. *This is not financial advice. All content should be considered opinionated. We are not responsible for any of your gains and losses. I am neither a licensed nor registered financial expert. Please see a financial advisor before making investment decisions. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/hardwoodtile/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hardwoodtile/support

With the many big companies pulling advertising dollars on Facebook as part of the "Stop Hate for Profits" movement, many investors have become increasingly worried and bearish on the company's stock. Some are even saying that Facebook is doomed if this trend were to continue and prolong. In this episode, I explain why I believe that Facebook will be alright and wouldn't be affected as much as many exaggerate the damage by this movement. If you want to read a transcript to this episode, here's the transcript. *This is not financial advice. All content should be considered opinionated. We are not responsible for any of your gains and losses. I am neither a licensed nor registered financial expert. Please see a financial advisor before making investment decisions. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/hardwoodtile/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hardwoodtile/support

This episode will be like no other because I'm not going to be talking about stock picks or events that happened in the stock market, I'm going to be talking about an interesting article that I read. The performing arts industry will be covered for the first time on Dissecting the Markets as the forces shaping the industry provide interesting perspectives for investors and entrepreneurs. With the pandemic forcing attendance to plays, musicals, operas, etc. to go to zero, the performing arts industry has to move to the digital world in order to maintain relevance with the world. In this episode, you'll learn interesting perspectives that you can apply when finding your next business opportunity. If you want a transcript to the episode, here's the transcript. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/hardwoodtile/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hardwoodtile/support

Exxon Mobil, an oil conglomerate that once had a higher credit rating than the US government, experienced a chain of credit downgrades because the commodity cycle transitioned into the low cycle. Being in the low cycle for quite some time, I'm starting to get bullish on Exxon Mobil. In this episode, I explain the forces that will take oil from a low cycle to an upcycle and why Exxon Mobil is one of the best companies to capitalize on it. *This episode is not financial advice. All content should be considered opinionated. We’re not responsible for any gains and losses. And host and the people working in Dissecting the Markets are neither licensed nor registered financial experts. Please see a financial advisor before making any investment decisions. Here's the transcript to the episode --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/hardwoodtile/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hardwoodtile/support

Uniqure’s stock fell 21% today because they had a licensing deal with CSL rather than getting a buyout offer. Listen to hear why it’s bullish. *This episode is not financial advice. All content should be considered opinionated. We’re not responsible for any gains and losses. And host and the people working in Dissecting the Markets are neither licensed nor registered financial experts. Please see a financial advisor before making any investment decisions. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/hardwoodtile/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hardwoodtile/support

While many of us think of the smartphone market as sexy and high growth, according to OnePlus, it's a lot more cutthroat than many people think. Because of it, OnePlus is trying to find ways of creating a moat in the industry. By introducing cheaper smartphones, OnePlus is looking to lure people into the OnePlus ecosystem. From there, OnePlus looks to monetize its users while at the same time find ways of giving their customers a unique experience similar to what Apple gives to people in the IoS ecosystem. Listen here to learn more. Here's the blog post to learn more about this topic. *This is not financial advice. All content should be considered opinionated. We are not responsible for any of your gains and losses. I am neither a licensed or registered financial expert. Please see a financial advisor before making investment decisions. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/hardwoodtile/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hardwoodtile/support

In this episode, I describe my thoughts on the movement of populations once work from home (WFH) becomes mainstream and common for many jobs. These thoughts came while driving through the Central Valley in California and come with perspectives that are contrarian to what many predict will happen to the world when many are given the opportunity to live anywhere while working. Listen to learn more. Here's the blog post to learn more about this topic. *This is not financial advice. All content should be considered opinionated. We are not responsible for any of your gains and losses. I am neither a licensed or registered financial expert. Please see a financial advisor before making investment decisions. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/hardwoodtile/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hardwoodtile/support

When paying for a streaming service, usually you don't experience seeing third-party ds while on the platform. But, that can change as many streaming platforms are looking into the idea of shoppable ads. While this might raise a lot of eyebrows, I recommend you listen to the episode earn more. Here's the blog post to learn more about this topic. *This is not financial advice. All content should be considered opinionated. We are not responsible for any of your gains and losses. I am neither a licensed or registered financial expert. Please see a financial advisor before making investment decisions. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/hardwoodtile/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hardwoodtile/support

Some will argue that Ferrari is a bubble stock and I can see why. The company produces around 10,000 cars a year. But, when you look at how much money they're making from those cars, they're making an insane amount of money. With the many things happening at Ferrari and a recession caused by the coronavirus pandemic, does Ferrari deserve to be worth $30 billion? Listen to learn more. Here's the blog post to learn more about this topic. *This is not financial advice. All content should be considered opinionated. We are not responsible for any of your gains and losses. I am neither a licensed or registered financial expert. Please see a financial advisor before making investment decisions. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/hardwoodtile/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hardwoodtile/support

As they say, the small things make a big difference. For social media platforms, they're making it easier for people to buy social media advertising. Listen here to learn more about how this small thing can make a difference in the profits that social media platforms are making. Here's the blog post to learn more about this topic. Regarding the article that I mentioned in the episode, I'm still trying to find the article but, if you do find something, please let me know! *This is not financial advice. All content should be considered opinionated. We are not responsible for any of your gains and losses. I am neither a licensed nor registered financial expert. Please see a financial advisor before making investment decisions. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/hardwoodtile/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hardwoodtile/support

This episode is a rant on the phenomenon going on among many lean startups. While I do talk about the startup Lemonade (which recently filed an S-1), I also talk about other startups and talk about how their low-cost structure should be helping them lower costs but interestingly, many of them report increasing losses. Diseconomies of scale seem to be prevalent among many lean startups and its frightening! Here's the blog post to learn more about this topic. *This is not financial advice. All content should be considered opinionated. We are not responsible for any of your gains and losses. I am neither a licensed or registered financial expert. Please see a financial advisor before making investment decisions. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/hardwoodtile/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hardwoodtile/support

This episode is a rant on the phenomenon going on among many lean startups. While I do talk about the startup Lemonade (which recently filed an S-1), I also talk about other startups and talk about how their low-cost structure should be helping them lower costs but interestingly, many of them report increasing losses. Diseconomies of scale seem to be prevalent among many lean startups and its frightening! Click here to learn more. *This is not financial advice. All content should be considered opinionated. We are not responsible for any of your gains and losses. I am neither a licensed or registered financial expert. Please see a financial advisor before making investment decisions. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/hardwoodtile/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hardwoodtile/support

This episode is a rant on the phenomenon going on among many lean startups. While I do talk about the startup Lemonade (which recently filed an S-1), I also talk about other startups and talk about how their low-cost structure should be helping them lower costs but interestingly, many of them report increasing losses. Diseconomies of scale seem to be prevalent among many lean startups and its frightening! Here's the link to the blog post to learn more. *This is not financial advice. All content should be considered opinionated. We are not responsible for any of your gains and losses. I am neither a licensed or registered financial expert. Please see a financial advisor before making investment decisions. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/hardwoodtile/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hardwoodtile/support

This episode is a rant on the phenomenon going on among many lean startups. While I do talk about the startup Lemonade (which recently filed an S-1), I also talk about other startups and talk about how their low-cost structure should be helping them lower costs but interestingly, many of them report increasing losses. Diseconomies of scale seem to be prevalent among many lean startups and its frightening! Here's the link to the blog post to learn more. *This is not financial advice. All content should be considered opinionated. We are not responsible for any of your gains and losses. I am neither a licensed or registered financial expert. Please see a financial advisor before making investment decisions. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/hardwoodtile/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hardwoodtile/support

This episode is a rant on the phenomenon going on among many lean startups. While I do talk about the startup Lemonade (which recently filed an S-1), I also talk about other startups and talk about how their low-cost structure should be helping them lower costs but interestingly, many of them report increasing losses. Diseconomies of scale seem to be prevalent among many lean startups and its frightening! Here's the blog post to learn more. *This is not financial advice. All content should be considered opinionated. We are not responsible for any of your gains and losses. I am neither a licensed or registered financial expert. Please see a financial advisor before making investment decisions. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/hardwoodtile/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hardwoodtile/support

This episode is a rant on the phenomenon going on among many lean startups. While I do talk about the startup Lemonade (which recently filed an S-1), I also talk about other startups and talk about how their low-cost structure should be helping them lower costs but interestingly, many of them report increasing losses. Diseconomies of scale seem to be prevalent among many lean startups and its frightening! Here's the blogpost to the rant. *This is not financial advice. All content should be considered opinionated. We are not responsible for any of your gains and losses. I am neither a licensed or registered financial expert. Please see a financial advisor before making investment decisions. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/hardwoodtile/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hardwoodtile/support

Lately, many have noticed that the share prices of companies that are in the middle of bankruptcy proceedings like Hertz, JC Penny, and Pier 1 have acted irregularly. Despite nearing collapse, many traders and investors looking to take on some risk and buy the dip of bankrupt companies have caused the share prices of those companies to skyrocket. This behavior makes me feel like we are experiencing euphoria in the markets. Listen to learn more about my thoughts on the current market sentiment. And check out our blog! Here, not only will you get a written version of my thoughts on the whole "bullish on bankruptcy" phenomenon but also get access to our other articles. New articles are posted every day. *This episode is not financial advice. All content should be considered opinionated. We are not responsible for any gains and losses. The host is neither a licensed nor registered financial expert. Please talk to a financial advisor before making investment decisions. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/hardwoodtile/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hardwoodtile/support

As the electric vehicle industry boom, the amount of charging stations operating is a lot less than the amount of EVs roaming the streets. With entrepreneurs taking immense risks to capitalize on the growing charging station industry, the amount of charging stations that are operational continue to lag the demand for them. Listen here to learn more about the issue! And, if you’re curious about our thoughts on Blink Charging Co. (NASDAQ: BLNK), then click the link and learn more. *This episode is not financial advice. All content should be considered opinionated. We are not responsible for any gains and losses. The host is neither a licensed nor registered financial expert. Please talk to a financial advisor before making investment decisions. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/hardwoodtile/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hardwoodtile/support

Chipotle and McDonald’s often get compared with each other because both companies are wildly successful in their niche in the restaurant industry. In this episode, we dive deep into the two companies and compare and contrast them. Also, don’t forget to check out our blog! *The is not financial advice. All content should be considered opinionated. I am not responsible for any gains and losses. I am neither a licensed nor a registered financial advisor. Please see a financial advisor before making any investment decisions. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/hardwoodtile/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hardwoodtile/support

When reading Grant Cardone’s 10X Rule, I stumbled upon a chapter that gave me a perspective that you might be intrigued with. This principle is applicable to both growth and value investors. While this episode hasn’t come with its own blog post, this episode will be one of my many memos on investing. Check out our blog! *This podcast is not financial advice. All content should be considered opinionated. We are not responsible for any gains and licenses. The hosts hold no licenses nor registrations and are not financial experts. Please see a financial advisor before making investment decisions. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/hardwoodtile/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hardwoodtile/support

ESG investing has become more popular during this bull market as the public started becoming more serious about the environment. With companies that are involved with renewable energy outperforming index funds, some wonder if: The ESG investing trend is a bubble Investors care more about moral status than profits Fossil fuels will continue to have a place in the world While we can't give you all the answers to those thoughts, we can give you a perspective on ESG investing that you probably haven't heard of. Recently, the UC System's pension fund has fully divested from fossil fuel investments. Being one of the largest university networks in California and having one of the largest investment funds among various universities, having on of the largest university investment funds fully divested from fossil fuel ventures gives a big message to the worlds of investing and environmentalism. Listen to this episode to hear a new perspective on ESG investing! And don't forget to check out our blog: Dissecting the Markets *This is not financial advice. All content should be considered opinionated. We are not responsible for any of your gains and losses. I am neither a licensed or registered financial expert. Please see a financial advisor before making investment decisions. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/hardwoodtile/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hardwoodtile/support

GNC, the retailer that has been at the forefront of the supplements industry, has fallen a lot from its 2013 highs as changes in the dynamics of the retail landscape hindered its business performance. The retail apocalypse has been detrimental to the company. While the turnaround efforts haven't gotten GNC out of its downtrend in performance, there are some highlights that I share with you that could show that there is a chance for GNC to recover from its decline. Meanwhile, please share this episode with any finance enthusiasts and catch up on our other episodes! And don't forget to check out our blog below! Blog: Dissecting the Markets *This is not financial advice. All content should be considered opinionated. We are not responsible for any of your gains and losses. I am neither a licensed or registered financial expert. Please see a financial advisor before making investment decisions. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/hardwoodtile/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hardwoodtile/support

Progyny is a $2.1 billion dollar company that is a leader in the fertility treatment industry. As we analyze the company, we'll find that this stock is an intriguing stock that seems to be under Wall Street's radar. This company doesn't have a PE ratio but because it has been improving its financials and doesn't display signs of diseconomies of scale, it's safe to say that one day, it can become profitable.  *This is not financial advice. All content should be considered opinionated. We are not responsible for any of your gains and losses. I am neither a licensed or registered financial expert. Please see a financial advisor before making investment decisions. Blogpost: Dissecting the Markets --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/hardwoodtile/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hardwoodtile/support

With the reopening happening in America, many investors are worried that the reopening will cause the WFH (work from home) names to sell-off. Something that I've learned from the pandemic is that many of these WFH services like Zoom and Slack provide services that let people work from anywhere. The Tim Ferriss lifestyle might become mainstream as many workers get a taste of WFH and adopt it due to the conveniences it provides. Blog: Dissecting the Markets *This is not financial advice. All content should be considered opinionated. We are not responsible for any of your gains and losses. I am neither a licensed or registered financial expert. Please see a financial advisor before making investment decisions. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/hardwoodtile/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hardwoodtile/support

Livongo is a tech company in the healthcare sector. While analyzing the company, I've noticed that there are similarities between Livongo and Amazon in terms of the way they grow. Listen here to learn more. *This is not financial advice. All content should be considered opinionated. We are not responsible for any of your gains and losses. I am neither a licensed or registered financial expert. Please see a financial advisor before making investment decisions. Check out our blog! New content to be released every day. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/hardwoodtile/message

Dissecting the Markets is finally back! After a brief hiatus, we've come back with a lot more content and will be releasing new episodes every day during the summer. Before COVID-19, the car rental industry was struggling as more people went for ride-sharing services over car rentals mainly because the convenience of getting a ride when you want wherever you are was cheaper than renting a car. With COVID-19, with economic activity plunging and very little traveling due to the pandemic, many businesses are left to deal with $0 in revenue for months. With the second-largest US car rental company, Hertz, filing for bankruptcy, the car industry will look a lot different than was before. This pandemic and Hertz's bankruptcy can be seen as a good thing for other car rental companies. Listen to this episode to learn more! Also, check out the Dissecting the Markets blog! We're releasing new blog posts every day! *This is not financial advice. All content should be considered opinionated. We are not responsible for any of your gains and losses. I am neither a licensed or registered financial expert. Please see a financial advisor before making investment decisions. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/hardwoodtile/message

Let’s talk about why cash is king. Especially in times like this where you have many assets at great prices and business activity has shut down, we dive deeper into why the companies with the most cash could soon be making their next move to compound shareholder value even more! *This is not financial advice. All content should be considered opinionated. I am not responsible for any gains and losses. I am neither a licensed nor registered financial expert. Please see a financial advisor for financial advice. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/hardwoodtile/message

With WTI crude oil futures having a wild ride and at one point, going negative, it serves as a reminder to look back at history and learn what our mentors from the past would’ve done. Since we’re talking about oil, we’re going to see the oil sector through John D. Rockefeller’s eyes and learn what he would do during these chaotic times. Now, I’m not a historian nor an expert in John D. Rockefeller but I do provide a unique perspective on how he might see the energy sector today. *This podcast is not financial advice. All content should be considered opinionated. I am not responsible for any gains and losses. I am neither a licensed nor registered financial advisor. Please see a financial advisor for financial advice. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/hardwoodtile/message

3D printing has gained notoriety for being a technology that has helped boost the production of masks as the shortage for face masks continues during the Coronavirus pandemic. *This is not financial advice. All content should be considered opinionated. I am not responsible for any gains and losses. I am neither a registered nor licensed financial expert. Please see a financial expert for financial advice. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/hardwoodtile/message