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May 31, 2026
Do You Have The Best Broker?
Sven Carlin, Ph.D. discusses his experience with brokers over 25 years and recommends Interactive Brokers due to its low fees, high safety, own clearing, no third parties, high cash yield, and global reach. He encourages viewers to open an account via his link to support the channel.
May 31, 2026
The Biggest Advantage We Retail Investors Have!!!
The creator discusses the advantage retail investors have over institutional investors by being able to choose when to invest and when to do nothing. He highlights Berkshire Hathaway's large cash position as an example of this strategy, especially when the market is at all-time highs. The creator also mentions his personal strategy of buying undervalued assets that are disregarded by the market, aiming for a 15% annual return.
May 22, 2026
Fiserv *(FISV) Stock Looks Good, With Less Risk Than CHTR
The creator discusses Fiserv (FISV) stock, highlighting its significant drop from its peak and Michael Burry's substantial investment. The analysis focuses on the company's low P/E ratio, manageable debt, and potential for significant upside if it returns to growth, suggesting it's less risky than Charter Communications (CHTR).
May 21, 2026
Do You Have The Best Broker For Stocks?
Sven Carlin discusses the importance of choosing the best broker for investing, highlighting factors like asset safety, global access, low fees, and self-clearing capabilities. He references a recent purchase and mentions Interactive Brokers as a topic of a dedicated video, encouraging viewers to check the link for account opening.
May 21, 2026
Charter Communications CHTR Stock Explained!!!
The creator discusses Charter Communications (CHTR), highlighting its significant free cash flow generation relative to its market cap, suggesting a potential for substantial returns. Despite concerns about debt refinancing at higher interest rates and declining customer numbers, the creator believes the company's technological investments and buyback programs could drive the stock price up.
Apr 27, 2026
Burry's Trades: Short TSLA, NVDA, long China, Fintech, Software
Michael Burry's latest trades involve shorting Tesla and Nvidia, while going long on China, fintech, and software stocks. The creator notes Burry's strategy of shorting exuberance and buying negative sentiment, contrasting it with his own value investing approach.
Apr 26, 2026
KWEB ETF - The Ugly Stocks Nobody Wants Cares About!
The creator discusses several Chinese tech stocks within the KWEB ETF, focusing on their current valuations and growth prospects. While acknowledging strong growth in some companies like JD Health, the creator expresses caution due to high P/E ratios and competition. JD.com is highlighted as a potentially undervalued way to gain exposure to JD Health. Trip Advisor is seen as a business with evolving challenges, and Full Truck Alliance is presented as an interesting freight platform with good growth potential. Billy Billy is mentioned as a stock that has fallen significantly but is still growing.
Apr 25, 2026
Tesla Stock Marketing ??? Elon's Genius & Passive Investing!
The creator questions Tesla's marketing strategy and its high valuation, noting the company's lack of profits despite a large market cap. He attributes Tesla's success to Elon Musk's genius in marketing and understanding passive investing, which drives money into the stock.
Apr 25, 2026
2 Stocks From My Portfolio + 8 Years of Performance!
The creator discusses the performance of his model portfolio over eight years, highlighting a strategy focused on finding businesses with a 10%+ reward and a margin of safety. He mentions specific holdings like an oil dividend stock from Norway and Swiss Mountain Resort Titlis, detailing their investment theses and performance. The creator also reflects on his evolution as an investor and past portfolio holdings.
Apr 24, 2026
What Needs to Happen For This Market to Crash!
The creator discusses market dynamics, emphasizing that stock market performance is driven by financial flows rather than news, citing BlackRock's inflows and the inelastic market hypothesis. He outlines conditions for a market crash, including a reversal of these flows, a recession, and a contraction in buybacks and investments, while acknowledging the current market's resilience due to strong inflows and high corporate profitability. The creator also mentions the potential for extreme drawdowns and advises investors to be prepared.
Apr 24, 2026
NEXI s.p.a. STOCK ANALYSIS - BIT: NEXI
The creator analyzes Nexi s.p.a. (BIT: NEXI), a European payment system, highlighting its high dividend yield and projected growth, but also significant concerns regarding past impairments, slashed guidance, intense competition, and execution risks. Despite a seemingly attractive valuation with a 20% free cash flow yield, the creator deems it a "too hard pile" due to uncertainties about future revenue deterioration and dividend sustainability.
Apr 24, 2026
Buy the Wolters Kluwer Crash? AMS: WKL
The creator discusses Wolters Kluwer (AMS: WKL), a software company whose stock has fallen significantly. Despite concerns about AI competition and slowing growth, the company exhibits strong fundamentals like recurring revenue, a good dividend yield, and a low P/E ratio, making it a potential buy for value investors willing to accept volatility and risk.
Apr 23, 2026
AI Revolution or Bubble? All time highs, Elon's Genius SpaceX IPO + TSLA Stock!!!
The creator discusses Tesla's recent earnings, highlighting significant investments in AI and future technologies despite current profit margins. The video also touches on the potential SpaceX IPO and its implications for passive investing flows, questioning the market's valuation of Elon Musk's ventures.
Apr 21, 2026
Michael Burry's Stocks To Buy & Investing Strategy (JD, BABA, PYPL, CRM, MSCI, TSLA, NVDA, PLTR)
The creator discusses Michael Burry's recent stock trades, focusing on Tesla (TSLA) as a short position, PayPal (PYPL) as a short-term trade, and other software stocks like Autodesk (ADSK) and Salesforce (CRM) which Burry is buying. The creator expresses skepticism about Burry's Tesla short due to market dynamics and Elon Musk's influence, while seeing potential in PayPal's buyback strategy. For Autodesk and Salesforce, the creator notes Burry's contrarian buying but raises concerns about potential revenue slowdowns.
Apr 20, 2026
KWEB ETF ANALYSIS
Sven Carlin analyzes the Chinese tech sector ETF (KWEB), noting that top holdings like Tencent, Alibaba, PDD, and JD are currently undervalued. While the overall Chinese market at a P/E of 15 is fairly priced, he suggests a P/E of 10 or below would be considered cheap, indicating a potential strategic opportunity for value investors.
Apr 19, 2026
Interactive Brokers - best broker? Great Stock for Sure!
The creator discusses the importance of choosing the right broker for long-term wealth compounding, highlighting Interactive Brokers as the best option due to its global reach, fair cash rewards, and excellent customer service. They are personally switching to Interactive Brokers after extensive testing and positive experiences with their clients.
Apr 19, 2026
KWEB ETF Analysis - TCEHY, BABA, PDD, Meituan, NetEase, JD, BEKE...
The creator analyzes the KWEB ETF, focusing on its top holdings in the Chinese internet sector. Despite recent downturns, the analysis highlights the growth and profitability of companies like Tencent, Alibaba, and JD.com, suggesting potential value opportunities due to low P/E ratios and ongoing business expansion.
Apr 17, 2026
Interactive Brokers IBKR Broker and Stock Review!
The creator discusses Interactive Brokers (IBKR) as both a broker and a stock investment. He highlights the broker's advantages like lower costs, better returns, and a wider range of services, noting his personal shift to using IBKR. For the stock, he points to strong growth metrics, scalability, and profitability, while also acknowledging the dependence on interest rate differentials as a key factor for future earnings.
Apr 17, 2026
S&P 500 vs. Sven's Active Value Investing - is it worth it?
The creator discusses his investment performance over the last 8 years, achieving 15.4% annually compared to the S&P 500's 14%. He attributes the market's strong performance to valuation expansion and earnings growth, while highlighting his focus on fundamentals and a different investment strategy. He contrasts his portfolio's low P/E ratios and high return on equity with the broader market, suggesting his approach is more sustainable long-term.
Apr 15, 2026
Lululemon Stock - Final Call
The creator discusses Lululemon's stock, noting its current low P/E ratio of 11 compared to Nike's 30, suggesting it might be a value investment. Despite a decline in the US market and decreased gross margins, international growth and potential buybacks are mentioned. The creator highlights inventory concerns and the need for a new CEO, but ultimately suggests that for investors willing to bet on a turnaround, now might be the time, though they personally are not investing due to a lack of interest in the fashion industry.
Apr 15, 2026
Adyen Stock Analysis / Interesting GARP Stock (AMS: ADYEN)
The creator analyzes Adyen (AMS: ADYEN), a fintech company, highlighting its strong growth potential despite recent stock price declines due to adjusted guidance. The analysis covers business fundamentals, competitive landscape, valuation, and future growth prospects, concluding that Adyen presents a potentially attractive growth-at-a-reasonable-price (GARP) investment opportunity with an estimated long-term return of 11-12%.
Apr 15, 2026
Let's Talk Politics/TRUMP'S IMPACT ON INVESTING!!! Inflation + Interest Rates???
The creator discusses the impact of politics, particularly Trump's rhetoric, on investing strategies, focusing on fundamentals like inflation, interest rates, and oil prices. He expresses a long-term bullish stance on oil, believing higher prices and inflation are likely, and suggests value investing as a strategy to navigate these conditions. The creator also touches on global economic shifts, China's growth, and the unsustainability of current debt levels.
Apr 15, 2026
Where Did Normal Investing Go? Fat Tony Style!!!
The creator contrasts traditional value investing focused on dividends and cash flow with modern market trends like "buy the dip" and speculative AI/China plays. He advocates for a "Fat Tony" style of investing, prioritizing yield and cash flow, and highlights companies like Charter, Berkshire, Fiserv, HP, and Domino's as examples of potential investments that fit this philosophy, while cautioning against chasing market hype.
Apr 15, 2026
Buybacks and Stock Based Compensation (SBC) Distort True Owner's Earnings!
This video discusses how stock buybacks and stock-based compensation can distort a company's true earnings and valuation, citing examples from Nvidia, Amazon, Apple, and Nike. The creator argues that focusing on price, especially for buybacks, can be value-destructive if done at inflated valuations, and emphasizes the importance of true owner's earnings for long-term value investing.
Apr 15, 2026
JPM's Fundamental Guide To Markets Q2 2026 (no wars, just what matters)
The creator discusses the current market conditions, highlighting high valuations and unrealistic earnings expectations, particularly driven by AI hype. He contrasts Wall Street's bullish bias with fundamental investor principles, emphasizing valuation and long-term growth. The video also touches on economic concerns like unsustainable debt, potential recessions, and the risks of money printing, suggesting a focus on owning businesses with strong moats as a hedge against inflation.
Apr 15, 2026
Nvidia Stock - I listened to Jensen Huang for 3 hours (GTC & MS talks)
The creator analyzes Nvidia's (NVDA) risk and reward after listening to Jensen Huang's presentations. While acknowledging Nvidia's strong position in AI infrastructure and potential for significant revenue growth, the creator expresses concerns about the sustainability of hyperscaler spending, potential margin compression, and competition, leading to a cautious outlook despite the bullish case presented by Wall Street.
Apr 15, 2026
News (Iran, Oil, Private Credit) vs. Real Long-Term Risks Piling!
The creator discusses current global risks like the situation in Iran and issues in private credit, contrasting them with market resilience and optimistic earnings projections. He questions whether the market is adequately pricing in long-term risks and suggests that while many are focused on short-term gains, a long-term investment strategy should account for potential shocks and uncertainties, highlighting Berkshire Hathaway's large cash position as a sign of caution.
Apr 15, 2026
HYPERINFLATION AHEAD? My story...
The creator shares a personal story of hyperinflation experienced in his home country to illustrate the potential for global inflation. He discusses factors like money printing, questionable investments, and geopolitical issues contributing to debased currency and reduced purchasing power. While not predicting hyperinflation, he emphasizes that current inflation levels are significant and discusses strategies like long-term mortgages as potential hedges.
Apr 15, 2026
Sven Claude AI Buys: Copart Nasdaq: CPRT, Constellation Software TSE: CSU, Topicus, CVE: TOI
The creator discusses stocks mentioned by an AI, including Copart (CPRT) and Constellation Software (CSU). While the AI suggests buying Copart due to its value and Constellation Software as a compounder, the creator expresses reservations about both, finding Copart still too expensive and Constellation's business model's cash flow usage questionable. The creator also shares his experience using AI for research, highlighting its limitations in understanding nuances and real-world experience.
Apr 15, 2026
Is The China Investing Risk Misunderstood?
The creator argues that the market misunderstands and misprices China risk, particularly concerning Taiwan's geopolitical situation. While investors fear China risk for Chinese companies, they overlook similar risks for US companies like Nvidia and Apple, whose supply chains are heavily reliant on China or Taiwan. The creator expresses a bullish stance on Alibaba, seeing it as undervalued despite the perceived risks, and notes a discrepancy between risk, price, and value in the market.
Apr 15, 2026
Falling Knives Vs. GARP! Amazon AMZN vs. Nike NKE, GIS, Constellation CSU!
The creator analyzes several stocks, comparing "falling knives" like Nike and General Mills with growth stocks like Amazon and Constellation Software. Nike and General Mills are deemed too risky due to declining revenues and profits, while Amazon is presented as a safer, albeit more expensive, growth option. Constellation Software is considered a speculative bet with uncertain future impacts from AI disruption.
Apr 15, 2026
Should Sven Sell His Soul And Manage a Fund or ETF?
The creator discusses his decision not to manage a fund or ETF, prioritizing his current lifestyle and investment research focus. He contrasts his approach with fund managers like Bill Ackman and emphasizes the benefits of compounding his personal portfolio and knowledge over managing external capital, citing personal freedom and enjoyment as key drivers.
Apr 15, 2026
Lumber Stocks / Weyerhaeuser WY + Rayonier RYN
The creator discusses lumber stocks Weyerhaeuser (WY) and Rayonier (RYN), highlighting their cyclical nature and current downturn as a potential buying opportunity. He suggests that despite current low profitability, the long-term value of timberlands and potential for future price increases make these stocks attractive for long-term investors, especially those seeking inflation hedges and dividends.
Apr 15, 2026
Is Ray Dalio Closer To Being Right On the Big Debt Cycle? HOW TO INVEST!
The creator discusses Ray Dalio's long-term debt cycle theory and its implications for investing. While acknowledging the unpredictability of the future, the creator suggests focusing on tangible assets and value stocks as potential hedges against economic downturns, contrasting this with growth-focused investing.
Apr 15, 2026
4 Stock Market Scenarios - Ready For All?
The creator discusses various market scenarios including US AI dominance, hyperinflation, a 50% crash, and a steady 15% annual market increase. He emphasizes the importance of not losing money, questioning the sustainability of current market drivers like buybacks and low dividend yields. The creator suggests a focus on dividend growth and value investing principles, hinting at a specific stock pick for the future.
Apr 2, 2026
MAG 7 Stocks Are Way Cheaper and Better Buys Now!
The creator discusses the recent price drops in several "MAG 7" stocks, including Nvidia, Meta, Amazon, Google, and Apple, suggesting that lower prices now present better buying opportunities with reduced risk and potentially higher returns. He analyzes Nvidia's potential based on AI chip demand but expresses uncertainty about its long-term dominance due to intense competition. He is more constructive on Meta Platforms, seeing it as a potentially better buy now after its price decline, with solid growth prospects.
Apr 1, 2026
These 2 Stocks Will Make Me A Billionaire by 2028! NASDAQ: RXRX, LON: POLB!
The creator is shifting his investment strategy from traditional value investing to a more technology-focused approach, aiming for significant gains by 2030. He highlights two specific stocks, Recursion Pharmaceuticals (RXRX) and Polarean (POLB), as potential multi-baggers due to AI integration and clinical catalysts.
Mar 31, 2026
Microsoft Stock Getting Cheap(er)!
The creator analyzes Microsoft's stock, noting its recent 30% decline and comparing its current P/E ratio to the broader market. Using intrinsic value calculations with varying growth rates and terminal multiples, the creator suggests Microsoft may be undervalued relative to market expectations and Wall Street consensus.
Mar 29, 2026
1 Of My Stocks To Buy + Research Platform Overview (Strategy, Portfolios, Plans)
The creator provides an overview of his research platform and investment strategy, which focuses on value investing with a margin of safety. He discusses his model portfolio's performance, which has achieved over 15.4% annual returns over eight years with a lower P/E ratio than the market. He also touches on a diversified portfolio and his personal portfolio.
Mar 27, 2026
Nutrien Stock Overview!
The creator provides an overview of Nutrien, highlighting its strong business fundamentals, low-cost production advantages, and stable cash flows. While acknowledging the stock's recent recovery and current fair valuation, the creator expresses a desire to buy at a lower entry point (below $50) to achieve a 10% free cash flow yield, characteristic of cyclical investments.
Mar 26, 2026
4 Stocks You Want To Buy! BAM, VOW, LVMH, Pandora
The creator discusses several stocks, including Brookfield Asset Management, Volkswagen, LVMH, and Pandora, as potential buys. He expresses caution on the automotive industry, particularly European car manufacturers like Volkswagen, due to cyclicality, competition from China, and reliance on financing, suggesting waiting for a recession to invest. He highlights Volkswagen's current attractive metrics but warns about management incentives and the potential impact of an economic downturn on its financial services division.
Mar 25, 2026
Don't Miss Out On the AI Boom, Forget Value!
The creator argues that while technological revolutions like AI are significant, value investing remains crucial. He draws parallels to past tech booms, suggesting that the true winners often emerge after the initial infrastructure is built, and in the case of AI, the ultimate beneficiaries are still unknown.
Mar 25, 2026
Oil/Iran will not crash the market 50%, this will!
The creator argues that the current market is detached from fundamentals and driven by flows, such as buybacks and foreign investment. He identifies a potential risk if these flows reverse, which could lead to a significant market downturn, rather than focusing on geopolitical events like the situation in Iran.
Mar 24, 2026
Alibaba Stock a Buy Again?
The creator discusses Alibaba's recent performance, highlighting strong growth in cloud and AI businesses while acknowledging ongoing competition and margin pressures in e-commerce. He notes his past trading activity with the stock and considers a potential re-entry based on its current valuation and future prospects, particularly in AI infrastructure.
Mar 23, 2026
Wall Street Screams BUY NVDA!!!
The creator analyzes Nvidia's stock, highlighting Wall Street's bullish sentiment and projecting significant future revenue and profit based on the GTC conference announcements. While acknowledging the potential for a 3x return in 24 months, the creator also outlines the bear case, which centers on hyperscalers cutting spending.
Mar 22, 2026
10 Interesting Stocks To Buy From Value Quadrant
The creator presents an updated value investing quadrant with 15 interesting stocks to buy, categorized by risk and reward. He highlights UK companies like HPE, Nomad Foods, and Charter Communications for their earnings potential, Berkshire and Verizon for safety and dividends, and Amazon for growth. He also mentions riskier bets like oil and Warrior Coal, and suggests avoiding the S&P 500, Nike, and US Treasuries.
Mar 18, 2026
Ackman Betting Big On Brookfield BN, UBER, AMZN, META
Sven Carlin critiques Bill Ackman's concentrated portfolio, arguing that holdings like Brookfield and Uber rely on aggressive accounting and high valuations rather than a true margin of safety. He warns that Ackman is chasing growth and AI narratives, which contrasts with traditional value investing principles.
Mar 15, 2026
HP Stock Is A Fundamental Buy! 6.5% YIELD
The creator analyzes HP stock (HPQ) as a potential value investment, highlighting its low P/E ratio, high dividend yield, and strong cash flows despite a declining printing business and rising memory chip costs. The creator is long HP and sees potential for capital returns and a recovery in the personal systems segment, while acknowledging risks like margin compression and analyst sentiment.
Mar 15, 2026
YES, ADBE is a BUY! But mind the risk & reward with portfolio exposure!
The creator discusses Adobe's (ADBE) recent earnings, noting strong revenue growth but a declining stock price. Despite concerns about CEO departure and increasing AI competition, the creator believes Adobe will remain a strong business, though long-term margins are a key question. The creator suggests that while Adobe might be a buy, there could be better investment opportunities with a more favorable risk/reward profile.
Mar 15, 2026
Market Crash Risk is MISUNDERSTOOD!
The creator discusses the misunderstood risks in the current market, highlighting that while the market has shown resilience, the long-term risk of zero or negative real returns is significant, as seen in historical periods. He emphasizes the importance of value investing, owning companies with strong earnings yields, and being hedged against potential downturns, contrasting this with the speculative nature of many current investment strategies.