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Speedwell Research spends hundreds of hours researching public businesses each month and in "The Synopsis" they share their key learnings. Most business podcasts are superficial and assume their listeners are unsophisticated. In contrast, The Synopsis trusts listeners are interested in learning about complex, industry-specific issues, so long as they are explained clearly. We cover businesses from inception to current day, coupling business analysis and an investors lens. Start listening today to become a better analyst and investor.

  1. HACE 1 DÍA

    Interview. Dollar Tree, Dating Apps, & Dynamics of Video Streaming Competition with The Science of Hitting Research

    In this company focused interview, we talk with The Science of Hitting's Alex Morris on the Dollar Tree, Netflix, Disney, Match Group, Airbnb, and Spotify, in addition to touching on thoughts around when to exit a postion and how to stay open to new information. The Science of Hitting Research (or TSOH for short) is an investment research service that provides subscribers in-depth analysis on public equities. Learn more about it here.  You can purchase Alex's new book, Buffett and Munger Unscripted, which curates decades of Berkshire Hathaway Annual Meeting wisdom here. *~*~*~*~*  Get access to all of Speedwell Research's in-depth Research Reports here. If you need help getting Speedwell added as an approved research vendor for your investment firm, please reach out to info@speedwellresearch.com  -*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*- Show Notes (0:44) — The Science of Hitting Research ( 5:01) — Confidence in a Circle of Competence vs Consumer Fickleness (8:21) — Dollar Tree: Does macro impacts mean the consumer value prop is weak? (32:17) — SVOD, 21st Century Fox, and a Netflix Case Study (40:57) — Why couldn’t Disney beat Netflix? (47:16) — When stock valuations drive business operations (53:43) — How to think about valuation and when to sell (1:06:44) — Match Group and the Dating Industry (1:20:11) — Airbnb thoughts and Brian Chesky's Moonshot (1:32:46) — Mistakes, Spotify (1:39:40) — Good News, Page 379 is Free, and I Don’t Know (1:41:43) — Conclusion -*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*- Become a Speedwell Member here to gain access to *all* of our in-depth research reports and more!   Sign up for Speedwell's free newsletter and weekly memos here *~*~*~*~*  Follow Us: Twitter: @Speedwell_LLC Threads: @speedwell_research Email us at info@speedwellresearch.com for any questions, comments, or feedback. -*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*- Disclaimer Nothing in this podcast is investment advice nor should be construed as such. Contributors to the podcast may own securities discussed. Furthermore, accounts contributors advise on may also have positions in companies discussed. Please see our full disclaimers here:  https://speedwellresearch.com/disclaimer/

    1 h y 42 min

  2. 27/12/2024

    Dialogue. End of the Year Mailbag: Investing Myths, Mistakes, Evolution, and Etsy

    On this Dialogue episode of The Synopsis, we took notes on all of our listener questions and answered different ones instead. In this wide ranging discussion we talk about lessons from the most boring business we covered, investing myths, our research process, and, yes, our listeners' questions too. Enjoy!  For full access to all of our updates and in-depth research reports, become a Speedwell Member here. Please reach out to info@speedwellresearch.com if you need help getting us to become an approved research vendor in order to expense it. -*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*- Show Notes (1:00) — 2025 Reports to Come (6:05) — Most Interesting Things about the Most Boring Company we Covered (8:22) — Intel, Pitons, Windows, and Etsy (12:35) — Business Most Worried About (24:13) — Investing Myths, LVMH, Risks (37:13) — The Research Process (48:41) — Evolution News on UK Gambling Commission (57:48) — Don’t Miss This, Podcast Growth Stats -*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*- For full access to all of our updates and in-depth research reports, become a Speedwell Member here. Please reach out to info@speedwellresearch.com if you need help getting us to become an approved research vendor in order to expense it. *-*-*- Follow Us: Twitter: @Speedwell_LLC Threads: @speedwell_research Email us at info@speedwellresearch.com for any questions, comments, or feedback. -*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*- Disclaimer Nothing in this podcast is investment advice nor should be construed as such. Contributors to the podcast may own securities discussed. Furthermore, accounts contributors advise on may also have positions in companies discussed. Please see our full disclaimers here:  https://speedwellresearch.com/disclaimer/

    1 h

  3. 19/12/2024

    Company. Perimeter Solutions: Replicating the TransDigm Model

    On this Company episode of The Synopsis we cover Perimeter Solutions. Perimeter Solutions is the sole provider of a key fire fighting product, as well as other fire safety solutons. They went public through an acquistion vehicle controlled by Transdigm Founder and Billionaire, Nick Howley, as well as "The Outsiders" Author, William Thorndike. Nick Howley wants to apply the same model that made Transdigm so succesful to Perimeter Solutions.  Access the Free Portion of our Perimeter Solutions Exploratory Report Here  For full access to all of our in-depth research reports, become a Speedwell Member here.  If you need help getting Speedwell Research to become an approved research vendor, so you can expense your subscription, please email info@speedwellresearch.com  -*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*- Show Notes (0:47) Background Story on their Main Firefighting Product (4:42) — Corporate History and Everarc SPAC (7:57) — Aren’t SPACs a red flag? Weird Compensation Agreement (13:03) — Business High Level Overview: Fire Safety and Specialty Products (18:45) — Adjusted EBITDA??? (20:30) — Figures and Margins (24:30) — Competitive Advantages of each Business Lines (40:17) — Growth Opportunities (53:22) — Capital Allocation and Transdigm Parallels (1:04:53) — ROIC (1:07:55) — Odd Compensation Arrangement (1:15:47) — Valuation (1:17:34) — You Should Know This -*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*- Become a Speedwell Member here to gain access to *all* of our in-depth research reports and more!   Sign up for Speedwell's free newsletter and weekly memos here *-*-*- Follow Us: Twitter: @Speedwell_LLC Threads: @speedwell_research Email us at info@speedwellresearch.com for any questions, comments, or feedback. -*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*- Disclaimer Nothing in this podcast is investment advice nor should be construed as such. Contributors to the podcast may own securities discusessed. Furthermore, accounts contributors advise on may also have positions in companies discussed. At the time of recording contributors had a position in Perimeter Solutions. Furthermore, accounts contributors advise on also may have  a position in Perimeter Solutions. This may change without notice. Please see our full disclaimers here:  https://speedwellresearch.com/disclaimer/

    1 h y 19 min

  4. 13/12/2024

    Article. What is a Fair Investment Assumption?

    In this episode of The Synopsis we read our latest Speedwell Research memo. If you prefer to read instead of listen to the memo, you can find access to the article below. This weeks memo is "What is a Fair Investment Assumption? " Memo Link: https://www.speedwellmemos.com/p/what-is-a-fair-investment-assumption  -*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*- Show Notes (0:00) – Housekeeping / Intro (0:25) –Memo Reading Starts (15:25) – Closing Comments -*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*- Purchase a Speedwell Membership to gain access to Speedwell’s Extensive Research Reports, Models, Company Updates, and more.  Please reach out to info@speedwellresearch.com if you need help getting us to become an approved research vendor in order to expense it. Speedwell Research's main website can be found here.  Find Speedwell's free newsletter here. -*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*- Twitter: @Speedwell_LLC Threads: @speedwell_research Email us at info@speedwellresearch.com for any questions, comments, or feedback -*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*- Disclaimer Nothing in this podcast is investment advice nor should be construed as such. Contributors to the podcast may own securities discusessed. Furthermore, accounts contributors advise on may also have positions in companies discussed. Please see our full disclaimers here:  https://speedwellresearch.com/disclaimer/

    16 min

  5. 05/12/2024

    Dialogue. 3Q24 Coupang and Copart Business Update

    On this Dialogue episode we give an update on two of our companies: Copart and Coupang! We talk about Coupang's new entrance into the luxury market and two call options for Copart. Plus a short diatribe on Temu and Aliexpress.  You can read the 3Q24 business update on Coupang here and on Copart here. *Note: it is Copart's 1Q25 fiscal year*  *Apologies, but it seems the mic recorded lower sound quality at times. We will fix it for future episodes*   *~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~* For Coupang and Copart we have an in-depth, company-specific episode. These are evergreen and extremely comprehensive deep dives on each company.  Listen to the Coupang ($CPNG)Company Podcast Episode here: (Apple, Spotify) Listen to the Copart ($CRPT) Company Podcast Episode here: (Apple, Spotify) *~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~* *Mentioned Memos* Read one of our most popular memos on Wish here: The Future of Ecommerce That Wasn’t: An In-depth Look into What Went Wrong with Wish Listen to our Dialogue Podcast on Wish here: Apple, Spotify  -*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*- Show Notes (0:00) — Intro Coupang (0:56) — Coupang (10:34) — Cash Flow Dynamics (14:45) — Taking on the Luxury Market (18:11) — The Lower End Market Threat with Temu and AliExpress (23:30) — New markets and growth opportunities Copart (28:28) — Copart (34:56) — Long Term Growth Rate Variables (35:46) — Annoying Copart Question (38:51) — Their Big Call Option (48:09) — International (50:42)— Valuation Three Ways (1:21:00) Another Call Option -*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*- For full access to all of our updates and in-depth research reports, become a Speedwell Member here. Please reach out to info@speedwellresearch.com if you need help getting us to become an approved research vendor in order to expense it. *-*-*- Follow Us: Twitter: @Speedwell_LLC Threads: @speedwell_research Email us at info@speedwellresearch.com for any questions, comments, or feedback. -*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*- Disclaimer Nothing in this podcast is investment advice nor should be construed as such. Contributors to the podcast may own securities discussed. Furthermore, accounts contributors advise on may also have positions in companies discussed. Please see our full disclaimers here:  https://speedwellresearch.com/disclaimer/

    1 h y 5 min

  6. 27/11/2024

    Dialogue. 3Q24 Axon, Constellation Software, and Dream Finders Homes Business Update

    On this Dialogue episode we give an update on three of our companies: Axon, Constellation Software, and Dream Finders Homes. Plus a short tirade on the OTAs business model and companies that don't host quarterly earnings calls!  You can read the 3Q24 business update on all three companies here. (The written update is partially paywalled, so become a Speedwell Member today! Please reach out to info@speedwellresearch.com if you need help getting us to become an approved research vendor in order to expense it.)  For full access to all of our updates and in-depth research reports, become a Speedwell Member here. *~*~*~*~* For Dream Finders Homes and Constellation Software we have longer, in-depth podcast episodes which you can listen to below. These are evergreen and give a lot of more details on each companies' history, business, industry, and competitve dynamics. Axon will be coming soon!  Listen to the Dream Finders Homes ($DFH)Company Podcast Episode here:  (Apple, Spotify) Listen to the Constellation Software ($CSU) Company Podcast Episode here: (Apple, Spotify)   -*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*- Show Notes (0:00) — Intro (1:37) — This Doesn't Make Sense: Booking Holdings Diatribe on Merchant vs Agency Model (5:43) — Companies that Get Away without Quarterly Earnings Calls (8:42) — DFH Update on Housing and Business Model (18:49) — Axon Quick Overview and Update (33:07) — CSU Update, FCFA2S, and Valuation  (42:47) — Coming Soon From Speedwell Research -*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*- Become a Speedwell Member here to gain access to *all* of our in-depth research reports and more!   Sign up for Speedwell's free newsletter and weekly memos here *-*-*- Follow Us: Twitter: @Speedwell_LLC Threads: @speedwell_research Email us at info@speedwellresearch.com for any questions, comments, or feedback. -*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*- Disclaimer Nothing in this podcast is investment advice nor should be construed as such. Contributors to the podcast may own securities discussed. Furthermore, accounts contributors advise on may also have positions in companies discussed. Please see our full disclaimers here:  https://speedwellresearch.com/disclaimer/

    45 min

  7. 21/11/2024

    Interview. Compounding Quality on Investing in the Best Companies in the World

    In this investment focused interview, we talk with Twitter's Compounding Quality on his investment philosophy, 3 step approach to valuation, how he screens for companies, when to sell, and much more!  Find out more about Compounding Quality here and follow him on Twitter @QCompounding The mentioned Speedwell memo on Sell Side Price Targets can be found here.  *~*~*~*~*  Get access to all of Speedwell Research's in-depth Research Reports here. If you need help getting Speedwell added as an approved research vendor for your investment firm, please reach out to info@speedwellresearch.com  -*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*- Show Notes (0:00) Intro and Compounding Quality’s Investment Philosophy (4:43) What defines a "quality" company? (9:34) How important is a great manager? (13:16) Overview on Judge’s Scientific (19:05) Issues with Sell Side Reports (22:26) Compounding Quality's 3 Step Approach to Valuation (34:03) Pieter's Worst Investments Ever (37:17) Does the Stock Market serve you or do you serve it? (45:49) Screening for Stocks (55:15) Moats as a Margin of Safety (1:02:21) Meta and Re-checking the Investment Thesis (1:09:09) The Best thing that Ever Happened to Pieter (1:12:04) The Only Business Compounding Quality Sold (1:19:30) When do you sell a quality company? -*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*- Become a Speedwell Member here to gain access to *all* of our in-depth research reports and more!   Sign up for Speedwell's free newsletter and weekly memos here *~*~*~*~*  Follow Us: Twitter: @Speedwell_LLC Threads: @speedwell_research Email us at info@speedwellresearch.com for any questions, comments, or feedback. -*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*- Disclaimer Nothing in this podcast is investment advice nor should be construed as such. Contributors to the podcast may own securities discussed. Furthermore, accounts contributors advise on may also have positions in companies discussed. Please see our full disclaimers here:  https://speedwellresearch.com/disclaimer/

    1 h y 26 min

  8. 08/11/2024

    Article. How Axon's Founder Built a $35bn Business: 10 Lessons from Rick Smith

    In this episode of The Synopsis we read our latest Speedwell Research memo. If you prefer to read instead of listen to the memo, you can find access to the article below. This weeks memo is "How Axon's Founder Built a $35bn Business: 10 Lessons from Rick Smith" Memo Link: https://www.speedwellmemos.com/p/how-axons-founder-built-a-35bn-business Get access to our full $AXON Research Report here.  -*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*- Show Notes (0:00) – Housekeeping / Intro (1:03) –Memo Reading Starts (19:28) – Closing Comments -*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*- Purchase a Speedwell Membership to gain access to Speedwell’s Extensive Research Reports, Models, Company Updates, and more.  Speedwell Research's main website can be found here.  Find Speedwell's free newsletter here. -*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*- Twitter: @Speedwell_LLC Threads: @speedwell_research Email us at info@speedwellresearch.com for any questions, comments, or feedback -*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*- Disclaimer Nothing in this podcast is investment advice nor should be construed as such. Contributors to the podcast may own securities discusessed. Furthermore, accounts contributors advise on may also have positions in companies discussed. Please see our full disclaimers here:  https://speedwellresearch.com/disclaimer/

    20 min
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Speedwell Research spends hundreds of hours researching public businesses each month and in "The Synopsis" they share their key learnings. Most business podcasts are superficial and assume their listeners are unsophisticated. In contrast, The Synopsis trusts listeners are interested in learning about complex, industry-specific issues, so long as they are explained clearly. We cover businesses from inception to current day, coupling business analysis and an investors lens. Start listening today to become a better analyst and investor.

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    Speedwell Research, LLC
  • Años de actividad
    2023 - 2025
  • Episodios
    68
  • Clasificación
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