Simply Sarbit

In this episode, recorded on September 25, 2025, Darren and Larry discuss President Trump's proposal to shift publicly listed companies from quarterly to semi-annual reporting. They debate the pros and cons, with Larry noting that frequent reporting can be a distraction from running the business. Their conversation also emphasizes the importance of thorough company research beyond financial reports.

Larry and Darren discuss the importance of dividends in investing, emphasizing their role in long-term wealth accumulation. They highlight the Dividend Aristocrats, companies that have increased their dividends annually for at least 25 years, as a core investment strategy. Historical data shows that from 1960 to 2020, investing in dividend paying companies in the S&P 500 yielded a return of $6.4 million from an initial $10,000 investment, compared to $982,000 by investing in non-dividend payers.

After leading Berkshire Hathaway for 60 years, Warren Buffett at 94, wiil step down as CEO at year end. On this episode, Larry & Darren discuss all things Buffett.

Darren and Larry discuss market euphoria and financial bubbles, highlighting historical examples like the Tulip Mania of 1630 and the 2006-2007 housing bubble, and they reference John Kenneth Galbraith's "A Short History of Financial Euphoria" to identify common denominators of financial bubbles.

It’s no joke… We recorded this episode on April 1st, just 24 hours before Donald Trump’s Liberation Day. Because of that, Darren and Larry thought it would be wise to discuss the history of tariffs. They also talked about I, Pencil and Milton Friedman’s take on tariffs. And hang in, we will be back soon with updates!