Know What You Own with Hemisphere Capital Management

Welcome to Episode 18 of the Know What You Own Podcast. On today's episode, we explore the business of FactSet Research Systems and how artificial intelligence is influencing the landscape it operates in. This podcast is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment, financial, legal, or tax advice. The discussion of individual securities, financial markets, or economic trends...

Welcome to Episode 17 of the Known What You Own Podcast. On today’s episode, we discuss a company serving critical infrastructure markets that has undergone a major corporate transformation. We explore its evolution and the end markets it serves, including energy, transportation, telecommunications, water, and utilities. This podcast is for informational purposes only and does not constitute inves...

Welcome to Episode 16 of the Know What You Own Podcast. On today's episode, we dive into the takeaways from the start of Q1 earnings for CNR, CP, and DIS. This podcast is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment, financial, legal, or tax advice. The discussion of individual securities, financial markets, or economic trends should not be interpreted as a recommendation...

Welcome to Episode 15 of the Know What You Own Podcast. On today's episode, we review Genuine Parts Company and the planned spinoff of its industrial distribution business, Motion, and what it could mean for shareholders. This podcast is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment, financial, legal, or tax advice. The discussion of individual securities, financial market...

Welcome to Episode 14 of the Know What You Own Podcast. On today's episode, we discuss the conflict in Iran and the continued selloff in software companies. This podcast is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment, financial, legal, or tax advice. The discussion of individual securities, financial markets, or economic trends should not be interpreted as a recommendati...

Welcome to Episode 13 of the Know What You Own Podcast. On today's episode, we unpack another wave of quarterly earnings, covering DIS, PEP, and HII. This podcast is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment, financial, legal, or tax advice. The discussion of individual securities, financial markets, or economic trends should not be interpreted as a recommendation, sol...

Welcome to Episode 12 of the Know What You Own Podcast. On today's episode, we dive into the takeaways from the start of Q4 earnings for CNR, CP, HON, LMT, and VZ. This podcast is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment, financial, legal, or tax advice. The discussion of individual securities, financial markets, or economic trends should not be interpreted as a recom...

Welcome to Episode 11 of the Know What You Own Podcast. On today's episode, we delve into the business of online auto auctions and vehicle remarketing, exploring what drives Copart's unique competitive advantages. Episode Resources Johnson, W., & Pugh, M. J. (2014). Junk to gold: From salvage to the world’s largest online auto auction . WestBow Press. This podcast is for informational...

Welcome to Episode 10 of the Know What You Own Podcast. On today's episode, we discuss the research process at Hemisphere Capital Management by examining what we look for in businesses and the qualitative and quantitative factors that guide our decision-making. This podcast is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment, financial, legal, or tax advice. The discussion of...

Welcome to Episode 9 of the Know What You Own Podcast. On today's episode, we explore Honeywell International, the industrial conglomerate and global leader in aerospace, building technologies, and industrial automation, and examine the strategic rationale for its decision to split into three standalone businesses. Episode Resources Davis, S., Copeland, C., & Wertheimer, R. (2020). Lessons...

Welcome to Episode 8 of the Know What You Own Podcast. On today's episode, we dive into the trends in U.S. shipbuilding and defense spending and explore the geopolitical considerations that make Huntington Ingalls Industries one of the most strategically important companies globally. This podcast is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment, financial, legal, or tax ad...

Welcome to Episode 7 of the Know What You Own Podcast. On today's episode, we examine the role of gold in investment portfolios and explore the story behind its lasting value throughout history. This podcast is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment, financial, legal, or tax advice. The discussion of individual securities, financial markets, or economic trends shoul...

Welcome to Episode 6 of the Know What You Own Podcast. On today’s episode, we unpack the PepsiCo portfolio, trends in consumer packaged goods, and the opportunity ahead for one of the global leaders in snacks and beverages. This podcast is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment, financial, legal, or tax advice. The discussion of individual securities, financial markets,...

Welcome to Episode 5 of the Know What You Own Podcast. On today’s episode, we explore the corporate history behind The Walt Disney Company, how it created some of the most iconic brands and franchises in entertainment, and the business case for its vast intellectual property. Episode Resources Levy, L. (2016). To Pixar and beyond: My unlikely journey with Steve Jobs to make entertainment history ....

Welcome to Episode 4 of the Know What You Own Podcast. On today’s episode, we unpack the rise of alternative investments and the distinct risks they pose compared to traditional long-term investing in public markets. This podcast is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment, financial, legal, or tax advice. The discussion of individual securities, financial markets, or eco...

Welcome to Episode 3 of the Know What You Own Podcast. On today's episode, we discuss the utility of bonds in a balanced portfolio and the impact of interest rates and credit spreads. This podcast is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment, financial, legal, or tax advice. The discussion of individual securities, financial markets, or economic trends should not be in...

Welcome to Episode 2 of the Know What You Own Podcast. On today's episode, we explore the Canadian railroads and what the proposed merger between Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern could mean for the North American freight market. This podcast is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment, financial, legal, or tax advice. The discussion of individual securities, financi...

Welcome to Episode 1 of the Know What You Own Podcast. On today's episode, we explore the history of the Canadian railroads and the financial engines that drive these companies. Episode Resources Bruce, H. (1997). The pig that flew: The battle to privatize Canadian National. Douglas & McIntyre. Green, H. (2018). Railroader: The unfiltered genius and controversy of four-time CEO Hunter Harr...