Random Ramblings FEB 2025: Libra, changing your mind, lucky vs. unlucky stocks, hands-on research

Welcome to the February 2025 edition of Andrew's Random Ramblings on the Yet Another Value Podcast. Once a month, Andrew will share thoughts on a few topics - this episode includes: Libra and Argentina, some things you've learned that changed your mind recently, lucky or unlucky stocks and doing hands-on research and personal experience.

Chapters:

[0:00] Introduction + Episode sponsor: Alphasense

[2:45] Libra and Argentina

[7:38] Changing your mind

[16:32] Lucky or unlucky stocks

[18:46] Hands-on research and personal experience

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