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The episode discusses the concept of 100 baggers and the characteristics of stocks that achieve significant returns.
Today’s podcast is a discussion between Matt Cochrane and I about 100 Baggers: Stocks That Return 100-to-1 and How To Find Them , by Chris Mayer.A 100 bagger is a stock that increases by 100-1. In other words, $10,000 turns into $1,000,000. Breaking it down mathematically, a 14% return achieves a 100 bagger in 35 years. A 20% return does it in 25. 26% does it in 20 years.Chris Mayer did a study of many stocks that did return 100-1 and evaluated the characteristics of those companies. There is a common DNA among all of them profiled in the book, which Matt & I discuss & analyze. Links 100 Baggers: https://www.amazon.com/100-Baggers-Stocks-100-1/dp/1621291650/ Disclaimer Nothing on this substack is investment advice. The information in this article is for information and discussion purposes only. It does not constitute a recommendation to purchase or sell any financial instruments or other products. Investment decisions should not be made with this article and one should take into account the investment objectives or financial situation of any particular person or institution. Investors should obtain advice based on their own individual circumstances from their own tax, financial…
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Host: Value Stock Geek
Guest: Matt Cochrane
Topics covered
- investing
- stock market
- financial analysis
- long-term returns
- investment strategies
Keywords
- 100 baggers
- investment returns
- Chris Mayer
- stock analysis
- financial advice
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Books & works: 100 Baggers: Stocks That Return 100-to-1 and How To Find Them
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