meta_pixel
Tapesearch Logo
Log in
The Intrinsic Value Podcast - The Investor’s Podcast Network

MI159: The Science of Hitting w/ Alexander Morris

The Intrinsic Value Podcast - The Investor’s Podcast Network

The Investor's Podcast Network

Investing, Education, Business

4.6592 Ratings

🗓️ 14 April 2022

⏱️ 62 minutes

🧾️ Download transcript

Summary

IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN: 03:00 - The initial things Alex looks at when analyzing a company. 08:37 - Why paying up for quality companies is acceptable for long-term investors. 11:33 - How ROIC plays a role in Alex’s investment decisions. 13:58 - What the objective of Alex’s portfolio is. 32:37 - Why Alex recently added Spotify to his portfolio. 35:59 - How Alex thinks about Spotify’s valuation and their path to profitability. 48:38 - The mistakes that Alex has learned over the years. And much, much more! *Disclaimer: Slight timestamp discrepancies may occur due to podcast platform differences. BOOKS AND RESOURCES Join the exclusive TIP Mastermind Community to engage in meaningful stock investing discussions with Kyle and the other community members. Robert and Clay’s tool for picking stock winners and managing our portfolios: TIP Finance. Check out Alex’s Newsletter. Read Sven Carlsson’s book, The Spotify Play. Read Peter Lynch’s book, One Up on Wall Street. Read Peter Lynch’s book, Beating the Street. Read Berkshire’s shareholder letters. Related episode: MI149: Peter Lynch & GARP Investing w/ Robert Reynolds. Related episode: MI131: Richer, Wiser, Happier w/ William Green. Get a FREE audiobook from Audible. Check out our Investing Starter Packs about business and finance. SPONSORS Support our free podcast by supporting our sponsors: Fiscal.AI Read this episode’s transcript and full show notes on our website. Connect with Alex: Website | Twitter Connect with Clay: Twitter HELP US OUT! Help us reach new listeners by leaving us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts! It takes less than 30 seconds and really helps our show grow, which allows us to bring on even better guests for you all! Thank you – we really appreciate it!  Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm

Transcript

Click on a timestamp to play from that location

0:00.0

You're listening to TIP.

0:02.8

You know, I'm very happy with the collection of assets that I own there.

0:05.3

So I think on a risk-adjusted basis, it's kind of a ballast in my portfolio, and it's something

0:10.0

that I expect to continue to deliver strong results.

0:12.1

But as I did here somewhat recently, as I find new ideas and things that I think are really

0:17.3

attractive, it's a place for me to at least look to source capital.

0:24.5

On today's episode, I'm joined by Alex Morris. Alex provides high-quality equity research with

0:30.5

deep-dive company analysis and complete portfolio transparency through his newsletter, The Science

0:35.9

of Hitting. Prior to working on his newsletter

0:38.1

full-time, Alex was an analyst for a registered investment advisor for 10 years. During the episode,

0:44.3

I chat with Alex about the initial things he looks for when analyzing a company. Why paying

0:49.2

up for a quality company is acceptable for long-term investors, how return on invested capital plays a role

0:55.4

in Alex's investment decisions, why Alex recently added Spotify to his portfolio, how he thinks

1:01.8

about Spotify's valuation and their path to profitability and much more. Alex brings a wealth

1:07.5

of knowledge and experience when it comes to value investing in today's market.

1:11.0

I hope you enjoy this insightful conversation with Alex Morris.

1:15.7

You're listening to Millennial Investing by the Investors Podcast Network, where your hosts,

1:21.3

Robert Leonard and Clay Fink, interview successful entrepreneurs, business leaders and investors

1:26.5

to help educate and inspire the

1:28.9

millennial generation.

1:33.9

Hey, everyone.

1:37.1

Welcome to the millennial investing podcast.

...

Please login to see the full transcript.

Disclaimer: The podcast and artwork embedded on this page are from The Investor's Podcast Network, and are the property of its owner and not affiliated with or endorsed by Tapesearch.

Generated transcripts are the property of The Investor's Podcast Network and are distributed freely under the Fair Use doctrine. Transcripts generated by Tapesearch are not guaranteed to be accurate.

Copyright © Tapesearch 2026.