{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/8c560a52-84ff-4b06-b819-f4e9bd6e85ef/6a276d8ca304e782f3571b34?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"The Case For Owning Fewer, Better Stocks with Stephen Arnold","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/6113c4e58b49030d2716f6e0/1780970376615-f5e85d83-4db4-46c1-a852-1a10f7cbd1b5.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Most investors spend their time looking for the next stock to buy, Stephen Arnold, Founder and CIO of Aoris, argues that great investing starts by knowing what <em>not</em> to own. In this episode, he explains Aoris’ quality-first approach, why the fund avoids entire sectors like banks, mining and biotech, and how a concentrated portfolio of just 15 businesses helps them focus on companies with durable advantages, strong cultures and long runways for growth.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>In this episode:</strong></p><p>00:00 – Why Aoris runs a concentrated portfolio</p><p>02:22 – What “quality-first value investing” means</p><p>07:52 – Red flags and Aoris’ no-go zones</p><p>09:29 – Compass Group: The world's largest contract caterer</p><p>18:29 – Cintas: The boring compounder hiding in plain sight</p><p>25:06 – The importance of defining what not to buy</p><p>27:13 – Why Aoris avoids banks, mining, biotech and more</p><p>35:19 – Why only 15 stocks and lessons for investors</p><p><br></p><p>Thanks to Aoris for sponsoring this episode and helping to keep our content free. The Aoris International Fund is available as an Active ETF, via the following ASX listed products: ASX: BAOR: Aoris International Fund Active ETF (Class B) &amp; ASX: DAOR: Aoris International Fund Active ETF (Class D) (Hedged).</p><p><br></p><p>Visit the Aoris Website to download the Owners Manual - <a href=\"https://www.aoris.com.au/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.aoris.com.au/</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>ETFs and Stocks mentioned:</strong> Compass Group (LSE: CPG), Cintas (NASDAQ: CTAS), Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT), Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOGL), Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN), Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA)</p><p><br></p><p>———</p><p><br></p><p>Want to get involved in the podcast? 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