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Aaron Pek

The Contrarian Investor Podcast

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This podcast episode brought to you by Covey — Covey is designed to find, reward, and train the next top investment managers —from any background—that anyone can copy, so everyone can win. To track a partial portfolio of Value Investing Substack, click here. Aaron Pek of Value Investing Substack joins the podcast to discuss his bullish outlook on three individual stocks and more generally the investment case for Malaysia. Content Highlights  First idea: Intel (INTC) and why it can compete with Samsung (SSNLF) and Taiwan Semiconductor (TSM) (2:33); Some additional background on Intel and its business case (4:49); Bears say INTC has years until it can catch up to TSMC, but Intel has the necessary machinery to bridge the gap sooner (10:10); Second idea: Occidental Petroleum (OXY), a unique oil play beloved by Warren Buffett (15:23); Background on the guest (23:57); Third idea: Hibiscus Petroleum (HIPEF), whose management team the guest views as the Warren Buffett management team of southeast Asian oil and gas (28:13); The case for Malaysia: a view from the ground (32:29); There is an ETF, iShares MSCI Malaysia ETF (EWM) which tracks Malaysian stocks. Discussion of Malaysia's geopolitical place between China and the US (34:39); China's lost decade (44:11).  Not investment advice! Do your own research, make your own decisions.  More on the Guest  Substack: ValueInvesting.Substack.com; Twitter: @ValueInvestingZ;. 

This podcast episode brought to you by <a href="https://covey.io/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Covey</a> — Covey is designed to find, reward, and train the next top investment managers —from any background—that anyone can copy, so everyone can win. To track a partial portfolio of Value Investing Substack, <a href="https://covey.io/p/valuefa22" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">click here</a>. Aaron Pek of Value Investing Substack joins the podcast to discuss his bullish outlook on three individual stocks and more generally the investment case for Malaysia. Content Highlights <ul> <li>First idea: Intel (INTC) and why it can compete with Samsung (SSNLF) and Taiwan Semiconductor (TSM) (2:33);</li> <li>Some additional background on Intel and its business case (4:49);</li> <li>Bears say INTC has years until it can catch up to TSMC, but Intel has the necessary machinery to bridge the gap sooner (10:10);</li> <li>Second idea: Occidental Petroleum (OXY), a unique oil play beloved by Warren Buffett (15:23);</li> <li>Background on the guest (23:57);</li> <li>Third idea: Hibiscus Petroleum (HIPEF), whose management team the guest views as the Warren Buffett management team of southeast Asian oil and gas (28:13);</li> <li>The case for Malaysia: a view from the ground (32:29);</li> <li>There is an ETF, iShares MSCI Malaysia ETF (EWM) which tracks Malaysian stocks. Discussion of Malaysia's geopolitical place between China and the US (34:39);</li> <li>China's lost decade (44:11).</li> </ul> Not investment advice! Do your own research, make your own decisions. More on the Guest <ul> <li>Substack: <a href="https://valueinvesting.substack.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">ValueInvesting.Substack.com</a>;</li> <li>Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/ValueInvestingZ" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@ValueInvestingZ</a>;.</li> </ul>

3 Stock Picks, the Case for Investing in Malaysia: Aaron Pek

In this conversation, we cover the business of Bukalapak, who they are, their valuation, and interestingly, the role of the Salim group in both Bukalapak and the wider ASEAN economy.   Joining me to discuss and dive deep into Bukalapak’s business is Aaron Pek, the author of Value Investing Substack, and not surprisingly, a Value Investor in ASEAN.   Super interesting and very valuable, I hope you enjoy this deep dive on Bukalapak with Aaron Pek.   For the full show notes, transcript, and links to mentioned content, check out the episode page on  https://compoundingpodcast.com/ep55    ------   Show Notes: [00:00:31] - [First question] - Bukalapak’s business model [00:03:02] - What is a Warung?  [00:04:39] - What problem does Bukalapak solve, and why does this problem persist?  [00:08:22] - The rise of Indonesia and what this means for Bukalapak [00:12:23] - Bukalapak’s relationship with The Salim Group [00:17:50] - Chinese tycoons and the influence on the ASEAN economy [00:22:33] - Bukalapak’s valuation and opportunity [00:26:22] - The Macroeconomic context of Indonesia with Indo-Pacific [00:32:13] - Wrapping up   ------   Connect with Aaron: Subscribe to Value Investing Substack: https://valueinvesting.substack.com/  Connect with Aaron on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaronpek/  Connect with Aaron on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ValueInvestingZ  Aaron’s previous Interview on Compounding Curiosity: https://compoundingpodcast.com/ep7/    ------   Mentioned/Recommended Content: BUKALAPAK 2077: The Future Pinduoduo of ASEAN's China (Part 1): https://valueinvesting.substack.com/p/bukalapak1  BUKALAPAK: Retail Empire of the Overseas Chinese (Part 2): https://valueinvesting.substack.com/p/bukalapak2  BUKALAPAK x SALIM: Planning for Indo-Pacific Domination (+China!): https://valueinvesting.substack.com/p/bukalapak3    ------   Stay up to date with the podcast by signing up for the Compounding Curiosity Substack, where I’ll email you when the latest episode comes out along with my summary and takeaways, links to mentioned content, graphics and the transcript. Sign up at https://compoundingcuriosity.substack.com/    ------   Stay Connected with Compounding Curiosity: Visit the Compounding Curiosity PODCAST: https://CompoundingPodcast.com/  Sign up for the Compounding Curiosity SUBSTACK: https://compoundingcuriosity.substack.com/  Follow Compounding Curiosity on TWITTER: https://twitter.com/CompndCuriosity/  Follow Kalani Scarrott on TWITTER: https://twitter.com/ScarrottKalani/  Sign up for the Allocators Asia SUBSTACK: https://AllocatorsAsia.substack.com/ Join the DISCORD: https://discord.gg/NPVNPVsCYb  Have some thoughts on the podcast? Leave FEEDBACK: https://forms.gle/Du61UxeJ25BkydH49

In this conversation, we cover the business of Bukalapak, who they are, their valuation, and interestingly, the role of the Salim group in both Bukalapak and the wider ASEAN economy. Joining me to discuss and dive deep into Bukalapak’s business is Aaron Pek, the author of Value Investing Substack, and not surprisingly, a Value Investor in ASEAN. Super interesting and very valuable, I hope you enjoy this deep dive on Bukalapak with Aaron Pek. For the full show notes, transcript, and links to mentioned content, check out the episode page on  <a href="https://compoundingpodcast.com/ep55" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://compoundingpodcast.com/ep55</a> ------ Show Notes: [00:00:31] - [First question] - Bukalapak’s business model [00:03:02] - What is a Warung?  [00:04:39] - What problem does Bukalapak solve, and why does this problem persist?  [00:08:22] - The rise of Indonesia and what this means for Bukalapak [00:12:23] - Bukalapak’s relationship with The Salim Group [00:17:50] - Chinese tycoons and the influence on the ASEAN economy [00:22:33] - Bukalapak’s valuation and opportunity [00:26:22] - The Macroeconomic context of Indonesia with Indo-Pacific [00:32:13] - Wrapping up ------ Connect with Aaron: Subscribe to Value Investing Substack: <a href="https://valueinvesting.substack.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://valueinvesting.substack.com/</a> Connect with Aaron on LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaronpek/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaronpek/</a> Connect with Aaron on Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/ValueInvestingZ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/ValueInvestingZ</a> Aaron’s previous Interview on Compounding Curiosity: <a href="https://compoundingpodcast.com/ep7/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://compoundingpodcast.com/ep7/</a> ------ Mentioned/Recommended Content: BUKALAPAK 2077: The Future Pinduoduo of ASEAN's China (Part 1): <a href="https://valueinvesting.substack.com/p/bukalapak1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://valueinvesting.substack.com/p/bukalapak1</a> BUKALAPAK: Retail Empire of the Overseas Chinese (Part 2): <a href="https://valueinvesting.substack.com/p/bukalapak2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://valueinvesting.substack.com/p/bukalapak2</a> BUKALAPAK x SALIM: Planning for Indo-Pacific Domination (+China!): <a href="https://valueinvesting.substack.com/p/bukalapak3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://valueinvesting.substack.com/p/bukalapak3</a> ------ Stay up to date with the podcast by signing up for the Compounding Curiosity Substack, where I’ll email you when the latest episode comes out along with my summary and takeaways, links to mentioned content, graphics and the transcript. Sign up at <a href="https://compoundingcuriosity.substack.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://compoundingcuriosity.substack.com/</a> ------ Stay Connected with Compounding Curiosity: Visit the Compounding Curiosity PODCAST: <a href="https://compoundingpodcast.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://CompoundingPodcast.com/</a> Sign up for the Compounding Curiosity SUBSTACK: <a href="https://compoundingcuriosity.substack.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://compoundingcuriosity.substack.com/</a> Follow Compounding Curiosity on TWITTER: <a href="https://twitter.com/CompndCuriosity/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/CompndCuriosity/</a> Follow Kalani Scarrott on TWITTER: <a href="https://twitter.com/ScarrottKalani/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/ScarrottKalani/</a> Sign up for the Allocators Asia SUBSTACK: <a href="https://kalanis.substack.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://AllocatorsAsia.substack.com/</a> Join the DISCORD: <a href="https://discord.gg/NPVNPVsCYb" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://discord.gg/NPVNPVsCYb</a> Have some thoughts on the podcast? Leave FEEDBACK: <a href="https://forms.gle/Du61UxeJ25BkydH49" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://forms.gle/Du61UxeJ25BkydH49</a>

55 | Bukalapak Deep Dive with Aaron Pek

My guest today is Aaron Pek. Aaron is the author of Value Investing Substack, was previously equity fund manager overseeing both a Malaysian and an Asia Ex-Japan portfolio with AUM of about USD 100 mil, and is currently setting up his own equity research outfit. In this conversation, we cover value investing, Malaysia and the ASEAN growth story, and adding value when networking. I hope you enjoy my conversation with Aaron Pek.   For the full show notes, transcript, and links to mentioned content, check out the episode page on https://compoundingpodcast.com/ep7    ------   Show Notes: [00:00:32] - [First question] - Introduction and Why Aaron started invested [00:02:05] - His interpretation of value investing principles [00:08:05] - Value investing principles Aaron disagrees with [00:10:22] - Views on risk and how to minimise  [00:13:12] - Dealing with emotions in investing [00:15:30] - Malaysia’s growth story [00:24:36] - How can Malaysia not achieve their growth story? [00:27:44] - What should foreigners know before investing in Malaysia? [00:32:54] - Underrated skill or experience? [00:38:22] - Plans for the future?   ------   Connect with Aaron: Subscribe to Value Investing Substack: https://valueinvesting.substack.com/  Connect with Aaron on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaronpek/  Connect with Aaron on Twitter: https://twitter.com/investorinvest3  Aaron’s Interview with Asian Century Stocks:  https://www.asiancenturystocks.com/p/10-questions-with-aaron-pek  Aaron's Interview with the FIRL Podcast: https://youtu.be/e6f8qX9bRAY   ------   Stay up to date on the podcast by signing up to Curated by Kalani, where I share what I’ve been reading, learning, and watching for that week. I compress to impress and aim for maximal return on your time invested. Sign up at https://kalanis.substack.com    ------   Connect with Kalani: Sign up for "Curated by Kalani": https://KalaniS.substack.com/  Visit the Compounding Curiosity PODCAST: https://CompoundingPodcast.com/  Visit Kalani Scarrott’s BLOG: https://kscarrott.com/  Follow Kalani Scarrott on TWITTER: https://twitter.com/ScarrottKalani/  Follow Kalani Scarrott on INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/KalaniScarrott/

My guest today is Aaron Pek. Aaron is the author of Value Investing Substack, was previously equity fund manager overseeing both a Malaysian and an Asia Ex-Japan portfolio with AUM of about USD 100 mil, and is currently setting up his own equity research outfit. In this conversation, we cover value investing, Malaysia and the ASEAN growth story, and adding value when networking. I hope you enjoy my conversation with Aaron Pek. For the full show notes, transcript, and links to mentioned content, check out the episode page on <a href="https://compoundingpodcast.com/ep7" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://compoundingpodcast.com/ep7</a> ------ Show Notes: [00:00:32] - [First question] - Introduction and Why Aaron started invested [00:02:05] - His interpretation of value investing principles [00:08:05] - Value investing principles Aaron disagrees with [00:10:22] - Views on risk and how to minimise  [00:13:12] - Dealing with emotions in investing [00:15:30] - Malaysia’s growth story [00:24:36] - How can Malaysia not achieve their growth story? [00:27:44] - What should foreigners know before investing in Malaysia? [00:32:54] - Underrated skill or experience? [00:38:22] - Plans for the future? ------ Connect with Aaron: Subscribe to Value Investing Substack: <a href="https://valueinvesting.substack.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://valueinvesting.substack.com/</a> Connect with Aaron on LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaronpek/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaronpek/</a> Connect with Aaron on Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/investorinvest3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/investorinvest3</a> Aaron’s Interview with Asian Century Stocks: <a href="https://www.asiancenturystocks.com/p/10-questions-with-aaron-pek" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.asiancenturystocks.com/p/10-questions-with-aaron-pek</a> Aaron's Interview with the FIRL Podcast: <a href="https://youtu.be/e6f8qX9bRAY" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/e6f8qX9bRAY</a> ------ Stay up to date on the podcast by signing up to Curated by Kalani, where I share what I’ve been reading, learning, and watching for that week. I compress to impress and aim for maximal return on your time invested. Sign up at <a href="https://kalanis.substack.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://kalanis.substack.com</a> ------ Connect with Kalani: Sign up for "Curated by Kalani": <a href="https://kalanis.substack.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://KalaniS.substack.com/</a> Visit the Compounding Curiosity PODCAST: <a href="https://compoundingpodcast.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://CompoundingPodcast.com/</a> Visit Kalani Scarrott’s BLOG: <a href="https://kscarrott.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://kscarrott.com/</a> Follow Kalani Scarrott on TWITTER: <a href="https://twitter.com/ScarrottKalani/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/ScarrottKalani/</a> Follow Kalani Scarrott on INSTAGRAM: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/KalaniScarrott/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/KalaniScarrott/</a>