Micro Cap Investing: A Tarsier Capital Management

Check out our second interview with Tobias Carlisle of the blog Greenback’d and partner at Carbon Beach Asset Management. Carlisle has authored three value investing books, which he discusses. This interview is a deep dive into his background and philosophies. We even hit on one of his largest positions. His popular Blog: www.greenbackd.com See him and more at The MicroCap Conference on October 24-25. Register on our site here The focus of The MicroCap Conference is to highlight the most attractive companies across various sectors. We will be bringing company management and expert speakers to present to the audience. October 24th and 25th will be jam-packed with company sessions, presentations, industry panels, good food, and of course plenty of time to network with other investors over drinks. We discuss: -His start in value investing -Deep Value -Position Sizing -A favorite stock -State of MicroCaps The post MI 39: Interview With Tobias Carlisle of Greenback’d and Carbon Beach AM appeared first on The MicroCap Conference.

Check out our latest interview with John Huber of the investing blog Base Hit Investing and portfolio manager at Saber Capital. This is our second interview with Huber and he takes time to elaborate on our earlier discussion of companies that are compounders plus he gives some insight into his investing style. http://basehitinvesting.com/ Huber will also be presenting at The MicroCap Conference in Philadelphia on October 24th & 25th, registration is now open: Philadelphia 2016 We discuss: -How to spot a good business -Fastenal Industrial Supplies -Spotting Compounders Part 2 -Market Fluctuations -Competition LD Micro Index up almost 7% this month! http://www.ldmicro.com/the-index The post MI 38: Interview With John Huber of Base Hit Investing – Part 2 appeared first on The MicroCap Conference.

In this episode we interview Christian Ryther of Cureen Capital. Ryther is a portfolio manager and also a contributor at the Value Investing Conferences. He discusses the importance of attending board meetings and his recent trip to The Berkshire Hathaway meeting. We discuss: -What to expect at the annual Board meeting, and tips to get the most out of them -The Berkshire Hathaway Meeting -The research process -Vectrus (VEC) -Connecting long distance running and investing The post MI 37: Interview With Christian Ryther of Cureen Capital, Attending Board Meetings appeared first on The MicroCap Conference.

In this episode we interview David Waters, Cheif Investment Officer at Alluvial Capital and author of OTC Adventures. Waters touches on everything from where to look for investments to his thoughts on global warming. A lot of good nuggets of information and he even discusses a stock he likes and why. http://otcadventures.com/ We discuss: -Places to find value investments – (management changes and strategy changes) -Common traps investors fall into -Gale Pacific (Australian company) -Investing in a dead industry (cassettes) -How to think about investing themes The post MI 36: Second Interview With David Waters Of Alluvial Capital appeared first on The MicroCap Conference.

In this episode we interview David Scher and Chris Lahiji of LD Micro. They discuss the LD Micro Index, which will serve as the new benchmark for micro cap investors to gauge performance. If you haven’t already, I recommend taking a look at their new site.Check Out The New Index:  http://www.ldmicro.com/On the podcast we discuss: -The LD Micro Index -Micro Cap Conferences -Value Investing

In this episode we interview Thomson Clark, family office analyst and popular newsletter writer. Clark dives into finding 100 bagger investments and discusses one of his favorite ideas.Be sure to register for The MicroCap Conference Toronto on April 11-12, details below. Tomorrow is the last day discounted rooms will be on hold at the Hilton, it is busy season in Toronto. Register here: http://microcapconf.com/conferences/toronto-2016/On the podcast we discuss: -Finding 100 baggers -Biosyent -The MicroCap Conference Toronto April 11-12 -Imation Corp.  (IMN)The Conference Presenting Companies: +5 more to be added soonAckroo, Apivio Systems, Avante Logixx, BioSyent, BrightPath Early Learning, Cematrix Corporation, DataWind, DealNet Capital Corp., Empire Industries, Feronia, FLYHT Aerospace Solutions, Hamilton Thorne, iAnthus, Kraken Sonar, LED Medical Diagnostics, Lingo Media Corporation, Medicure, Memex, Moseda Technologies, Nuvo Pharmaceuticals, Pioneering Technology, ProMIS Neurosciences, Quest Solution, Questor Technology, Renoworks Software, Snipp Interactive, Symbility Solutions, Urbanimmersive, Terastream Broadband, XPEL TechnologiesSpeakers:Canadian Micro-Cap Stock Out-performanceStephen Foerster –Ivey Business SchoolThe Discovery ProcessPaul Andreola & Brandon Mackie – SmallCap DiscoveriesEvent Driven Value InvestingChris DeMuth & Andrew Walker – Rangeley Capital / Sifting The WorldEmerging TechnologySean Peasgood – Sophic CapitalMarket dynamicsBenj Gallander – Contra The HeardSmall-cap growth at a reasonable priceMaj Soueidan – GeoInvestingDeep ValueDavid Waters – Alluvial Capital /OTC AdventuresSmall bank investingNate Tobik – Oddball Stocks / Complete Bank DataTarsier Capital Management, LLC may buy or sell securities mentioned on this blog for client accounts or for the accounts of principals. For a full accounting of Tarsier’s holdings please email, info@tarsiercm.com.

In this episode we interview Dale Wettlaufer, Cheif Investment Officer at Charlotte Lane Capital and Columbia Business School Professor. Wettlaufer pontificates on many things investing related and gives nuggets that could make us all better investors. We go a little outside the normal micro-cap focus but his insight is invaluable.Value Trap 13 Twitter HandleWe discuss: -The importance of the DCF model -WACC -Why Amazon is overvalued -Costco’s wide competitive moat -CoalTarsier Capital Management, LLC may buy or sell securities mentioned on this blog for client accounts or for the accounts of principals. For a full accounting of Tarsier’s holdings please email, info@tarsiercm.com.

In this episode we interview Andy Schornack, the President of Flagship Bank in Minneapolis. He discusses the inner workings of buying and turning around a private bank.We discuss: -Andy’s career path into banking -The Flagship bank turnaround story -M&A dynamics for small banks -Banking regulatory issues Tarsier Capital Management, LLC may buy or sell securities mentioned on this blog for client accounts or for the accounts of principals. For a full accounting of Tarsier’s holdings please email, info@tarsiercm.com.

Check out our latest interview with investing wiz kid, Chris Drose.  Recently named to the Forbes 30 under 30 list, Drose has built his reputation short selling. His blog Bleeker Street Research often breaks the story well before the street catches on. The interesting part is that Drose does it all from his college dorm room.Links:http://bleeckerstreetresearch.com/http://seekingalpha.com/author/bleecker-street-research/articlesWe discuss:How he went from college kid to investing wiz kidShort sellingInterviewing employees and finding a catalystScreeningAAC Holdings Inc (AAC)HTC Corp (HTC)Tarsier Capital Management, LLC may buy or sell securities mentioned on this blog for client accounts or for the accounts of principals. For a full accounting of Tarsier’s holdings please email, info@tarsiercm.com.

Check out our latest interview with Jacob Ma-Weaver portfolio manager at Cable Car Capital.  Ma-Weaver gives us an update on Retrophin, a company started by the infamous Martin Shkreli. Later Ma-Weaver, who is knowledgeable on all things healthcare, gives us his stance on drug pricing and a couple other names he likes.Links:http://www.cablecarcapital.com/blog/We discuss:Drug pricingHedging a portfolio Long/ShortDeath panelsRetrophin Inc. (RTRX)Exact Sciences (EXAS)Pangea Logistics (PANL)Announcements:Tim Stabosz, activist investor, returns next week to talk about major changes in his portfolio.Tarsier Capital Management, LLC may buy or sell securities mentioned on this blog for client accounts or for the accounts of principals. For a full accounting of Tarsier’s holdings please email, info@tarsiercm.com.

Check out our latest interview with Andrew Walker Portfolio Manager at Rangeley Capital. Walker stopped by the show to chat about finding special situations and a about a deep value investment he likes. In typical Walker fashion he opened up about a lot more and gave us his insight on everything from assessing management to the importance of rights offerings.Links:http://www.rangeleycapital.com/http://seekingalpha.com/author/andrew-walker-cfa?s=andrew-walker-cfaWe discuss:Where to find special situations and value stocksThe Pharmaceutical spaceThe value of Net Operating LossesM&A ArbitrageQLT Inc. (QLT)Sears Hometown and Outlet Stores (SHOS)Announcements:Return of an old guest next week!Happy HolidaysTarsier Capital Management, LLC may buy or sell securities mentioned on this blog for client accounts or for the accounts of principals. For a full accounting of Tarsier’s holdings please email, info@tarsiercm.com.

Check out our latest interview with Thompson Clark of the popular newsletter Microcap Millionaires. Clark discusses special situations and value investing in addition to touching on a couple of companies that he likes today.Email Thompson: microcapmil1@gmail.comhttp://agorafinancial.com/publications/mil/We discuss:Where to find special situations and value stocksInvesting style and influencesMicrocap MillionairesHC2 Holdings Inc. (HCHC)Synalloy Corporation (SYNL)Announcements:Andrew Walker of Sifting The World and Rangeley Capital is coming on the podcast next week!Registration is Open: The MicroCap Conference Toronto – April 11th and 12th.Tarsier Capital Management, LLC may buy or sell securities mentioned on this blog for client accounts or for the accounts of principals. For a full accounting of Tarsier’s holdings please email, info@tarsiercm.com.

Check out our latest interview with Tim Eriksen of Eriksen Capital. Known for his proxy battle with Solitron Devices and his work with The Value Investing Congress, Eriksen is a traditional value investor. He discusses where he has been investing lately and other thoughts on finding value.Announcement: Today registration opened for The MicroCap Conference Toronto – April 11th and 12th.http://www.eriksencapital.com/We discuss:Launching a successful proxy battleWhy Eriksen gravitates towards publicly traded money managersThe Walkers ManualHennessy Advisors (HNNA)Solitron Devices (SODI)Tarsier Capital Management, LLC may buy or sell securities mentioned on this blog for client accounts or for the accounts of principals. For a full accounting of Tarsier’s holdings please email, info@tarsiercm.com.

Check out our latest interview with Lenny Grover founder of Screener.co and author of Risk/Upside Analysis. Grover created one of the best stock screening tools on the market and he joined us on the podcast to discuss the importance of screening.We discuss:Screening stocks, Screener.coImportance of historical performance and finding relevant data pointsFollowing trendsThe Internet of ThingsControl4 Corp. (CTRL)Tarsier Capital Management, LLC may buy or sell securities mentioned on this blog for client accounts or for the accounts of principals. For a full accounting of Tarsier’s holdings please email, info@tarsiercm.com.

Check out our latest interview with Christian Ryther founder of Curreen Capital. Ryther details what he looks for in an investment and discusses what makes his value investing style unique.Check out some his videos on youtube:http://www.curreencapital.com/Today we discuss:3 principles of value investingGood managementEvaluating foreign vs. domestic investmentsStaying disciplined and avoiding style driftQuick recap of The MicroCap ConferenceTarsier Capital Management, LLC may buy or sell securities mentioned on this blog for client accounts or for the accounts of principals. For a full accounting of Tarsier’s holdings please email, info@tarsiercm.com.

Check out our latest podcast. This week we make a change of pace and don’t bring on a guest. We discuss sourcing ideas, investing style, and banks.Sorry for the delay, we are committed to making this a weekly podcast going forward.Today we discuss:Sourcing ideasTypes of banksWhat to look for when investing in banksFree Cash FlowsOur conference and why we started it – The MicroCap ConferenceTarsier Capital Management, LLC may buy or sell securities mentioned on this blog for client accounts or for the accounts of principals. For a full accounting of Tarsier’s holdings please email, info@tarsiercm.com.

Check out our latest interview with Chris DeMuth Jr. Founder of Rangeley Capital and Sifting The World. DeMuth is known for looking for value in every corner of the market. He discusses special opportunities including cornering the market in hand towels, I’ll let him explain it in his interview.http://seekingalpha.com/author/chris-demuth-jrWe discuss:Mutual ConversionsWhere to look for special opportunitiesOcean Shore Holding Company – OSHCGagfah – GFJ:GR trades in GermanyMispricing in the market, cornering the hand towel marketSifting the World – Seeking Alpha Investing ForumTarsier Capital Management, LLC may buy or sell securities mentioned on this blog for client accounts or for the accounts of principals. For a full accounting of Tarsier’s holdings please email, info@tarsiercm.com.

Check out my interview with Andrew Walker of Rangeley Capital and Sifting The World. Many know Walker by his old internet handle “Whopper Investments”. He is back posting ideas that can be found on the Seeking Alpha link below.http://seekingalpha.com/author/andrew-walker-cfa?s=andrew-walker-cfaWe discuss:Investing style and how it has evolvedWalker’s Future EndeavorsWhy value exists in the marketsNet netsInternap Corporation – INAPSteel Partners Holdings – SPLPCapital Southwest Corporation – CSWCTarsier Capital Management, LLC may buy or sell securities mentioned on this blog for client accounts or for the accounts of principals. For a full accounting of Tarsier’s holdings please email, info@tarsiercm.com.

Check out my interview with Travis Wiedower, an ex professional poker player turned portfolio manager at Wiedower Capital. He discusses what he looks for in investments and one of his favorite ideas.http://wiedowercapital.com/indexhttp://traviswiedower.com/We discuss:Volatility in the marketWiedower CapitalConsolidated Tomoka Land Co. – CTOImpact of poker on his investing styleManagement compensationFavorite sectorsTarsier Capital Management, LLC may buy or sell securities mentioned on this blog for client accounts or for the accounts of principals. For a full accounting of Tarsier’s holdings please email, info@tarsiercm.com.

Check out my interview with Chris Camillo, expert at spotting trends in the market. He has an audited track record of +80% annual returns over the last 8 years. He discusses his new software for spotting trends. Mention this podcast or The MicroCap Conference at the Ticker Tags link below and get free beta access to his software.https://www.tickertags.comhttp://chriscamillo.com/We discuss:How he achieved such high returnsMaking leveraged investmentsSpotting trends in the marketLeap Frog – LFFive Below – FIVEThe MicroCap Conference: Analysts, Asset Managers, and HNW Individuals Register at www.microcapconf.comTarsier Capital Management, LLC may buy or sell securities mentioned on this blog for client accounts or for the accounts of principals. For a full accounting of Tarsier’s holdings please email, info@tarsiercm.com.