On this episode of AUM, we are joined by Tobias Carlisle, the Founder and Managing Director of Acquirers Funds. The discussion delves deep into Tobias' journey from corporate law in Australia to becoming a prominent figure in value investing.

Tobias explains his investment strategy, including the development of the Acquirer's Multiple, and explores concepts such as mean reversion, value traps, and the challenges faced by management teams of undervalued companies.

The conversation also touches on the historical performance of growth vs. value stocks and the potential catalysts for a shift in market trends.

01:44 Tobias Carlisle's Career Journey

08:57 The Acquirer's Multiple Explained

14:42 Mean Reversion in Deep Value Investing

17:49 Identifying and Avoiding Value Traps

21:01 Management Missteps in Undervalued Companies

26:23 Tobias'a Investment Process

29:34 Economic Sensitivity of Small Companies

32:04 Valuation and Market Sentiment

37:24 Concentration vs. Diversification in Portfolios

43:08 Historical Performance of Growth vs. Value

47:36 The Magnificent Seven and Market Trends

54:21 Advice for Aspiring Investors

If you enjoyed this interview with Tobias, you can find more of his work at https://acquirersfunds.com/