In this episode of Non-Consensus Investing, host and CIO Ram Ahluwalia of Lumida Wealth takes an in-depth look at the recent 13F filings from various hedge funds. Ram explains the significance of these filings and how they reveal top hedge fund managers' investment strategies and stock positions. He highlights key insights and observations, including the most favored and reduced positions among leading funds, and shares his own analysis on notable stocks like Nvidia, Amazon, Apple, and more. Ram also provides commentary on value and growth stocks, macroeconomic indicators, and the importance of independent validation in investment decision-making. This episode contains actionable insights for those looking to invest beyond the ordinary.
00:00 Introduction to Non Consensus Investing
00:31 Understanding 13F Filings
01:12 Hedge Fund Strategies and Stock Picks
02:00 Market Trends and Economic Indicators
02:57 Deep Dive into Hedge Fund Holdings
04:37 Analyzing Specific Stocks and Sectors
08:47 Insights on Individual Hedge Fund Managers
12:47 Value Investing and Contrarian Strategies
17:15 Exploring Smaller and Overlooked Stocks
28:53 Evaluating Return on Equity and Buybacks
29:18 Acadian Capital's Investment Strategy
29:41 Tidewater and Energy Services Analysis
30:49 Planet Fitness and Changing Consumer Behavior
31:53 Exploring SaaS and Elastic
32:32 CVS and the Healthcare Sector
34:28 Qualcomm and the AIPC Trend
37:02 Brazil's Economic Potential
38:51 Disney's Performance and Future Prospects
45:11 Michael Burry's Unexpected Biotech Move
46:18 Final Thoughts and Market Outlook