The alpha Brief: Insights on Quant Investing and the alpha Brief Portfolio (aBP)

Despite unprecedented DRAM/NAND inflation, DELL protects margins through instant repricing, shorter quote windows, and list price resets executed within an hour. AI servers operate at mid single‑digit margins even at scale.

RTX demonstrates strong financial metrics, outperforming the sector median on key valuation ratios, including FWD non-GAAP P/E and FWD EV/EBITDA, which should reassure investors that its valuation premiums are justified.

Summary I’m rating this business a Strong Buy because it’s combining better operating execution (record product yields and near-full utilisation) with a steadily growing logistics platform, which can keep cash returns durable even when the cycle turns. The next 12–18 months have clear catalysts: continued expansions across the logistics and NGL chain toward a large 2027 run-rate EBITDA goal, plus persistent cost and reliability work that should widen margins as market conditi

January is when everyone promises they’ll go to the gym and stop checking their brokerage app before breakfast. I’m going to make a different promise. I’m putting ten stock picks on the table for 2026 and we’ll grade them in public after the year closes. Just like we did with the Top 10 stocks that Henriot Identified in 2025 . No ' if you bought the dip ' gymnastics, and no rewriting the thesis once the tape moves. The goal is to build a list that should beat the market becau

When I first dipped my toes into the world of investing, I quickly realized that chasing quick wins was like trying to catch smoke with bare hands. It slips away, leaving you empty. Instead, I found that building a long-term value investing plan is more like planting a sturdy oak tree - it takes patience, care, and a clear strategy, but the shade it provides lasts for decades. Today, I want to share how you can develop a robust plan grounded in long-term investing principles

As 2025 draws to a close, I find myself almost pinching my arm when I look back at the year we’ve had. It’s not just that it was a strong year in terms of returns ( though it certainly was ), it’s that we proved our approach in spades. I’ve always believed that a rigorous Quant strategy, grounded in deep research, can consistently uncover opportunities others miss. This year, that conviction was validated. We identified a number of big winners early, often before they hit mos

Source: Bloomberg I recently attended the inaugural Bloomberg Africa Business Summit (Nov 17–18 in Johannesburg), and it was a truly enlightening experience. The event’s theme of Unlocking Africa’s Investment Potential set the tone for discussions on how Africa can overcome challenges and grasp emerging opportunities. I found myself deeply inspired by personal interactions and insights from various leaders specifically, their perspectives on risk, talent, innovation, and Afri

Summary Unmatched AI Scale:  Dominating compute and networking at a level no competitor comes close to matching. Record Growth Momentum:  Revenue and margins expanding simultaneously, signaling durable structural demand. Next-Gen Catalyst Ahead:  The upcoming architecture cycle could reset industry performance benchmarks once again. Priced for Excellence, Still Undervalued:  Growth-adjusted valuation remains attractive given leadership position and earnings trajectory. Invest

Investment Thesis The company operates in high-growth, underpenetrated markets with a dominant position, benefiting from strong network effects and technological advantages. Despite temporary regulatory and macroeconomic headwinds, the business remains well-managed, with a clear path to sustainable profitability. Sales, EPS, and free cash flow are projected to grow at 15%, 40%, and 45% CAGRs , respectively, over the next five years, supporting significant stock price apprecia

Investment Thesis: Strong Market Position & Institutional Adoption: The company is a leading digital asset platform with a fully licensed and compliant structure, making it well-positioned to attract institutional capital and mainstream adoption in a rapidly expanding industry. Diversified Revenue Streams & Growth Potential: While transaction fees remain the core business, the company has built a substantial recurring revenue base through subscriptions, stablecoin partnership

Mixed Performance Across U.S. Markets This week saw significant market fluctuations, culminating in sharp declines on Friday. The...