
The Investor's Podcast (We Study Billionaires) - The Investor’s Podcast Network TIP243: Tobias Carlisle - Creating an ETF (Business Podcast)
May 19, 2019
Tobias Carlisle, bestselling author and founder of Acquirer's Multiple, discusses his newly launched ETF. He explains the concept of the value spread and how to spot undervalued stocks. The conversation contrasts ETFs with mutual funds, highlighting their advantages in a volatile market. Carlisle also shares insights on navigating investment strategies, including the potential of shorting Tesla while favoring Fiat Chrysler. He provides valuable advice for new investors, recommending essential books and resources for mastering value investing.
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ETFs and Market Dislocation
- Passive indexing in ETFs causes inflated prices in large companies regardless of valuation.
- Tobias Carlisle's ETF 'ZIG' actively bets against the passive index.
Wide Value Spreads
- Value spreads, the difference between overvalued and undervalued stocks, are historically wide.
- This indicates potential market dislocations similar to 1929 and 1999.
ETFs vs Mutual Funds
- ETFs offer advantages over mutual funds due to accessibility and tax efficiency.
- ETFs trade like stocks, avoiding capital gains issues of mutual funds.












