Simply Sarbit Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/simply-sarbit Larry Sarbit is one of Canada's best-known investors with a long-standing reputation of being a patient value investor. Darren Coleman is a respected senior portfolio manager and veteran of the North American wealth management industry. Larry and Darren are also great friends who love to get together to discuss investing. The result is Simply Sarbit! © 2025 The Acme Podcasting Company 9322f74e-3c2d-5464-8412-8889a1af25a4 yes en Tue, 24 Feb 2026 07:00:06 -0500 Tue, 24 Feb 2026 07:02:45 -0500 https://img.transistorcdn.com/equveSdzOZUGsulrb6jmgi6lW21cBhxzxd3L8oe6Kv8/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS80YjIx/MTdlZGYyYmE3OTUx/Yzc3MTYwMDMxYmQy/MTk2Mi5qcGc.jpg Simply Sarbit episodic Larry Sarbit/Darren Coleman/Acme Podcasting Company Larry Sarbit is one of Canada's best-known investors with a long-standing reputation of being a patient value investor. Darren Coleman is a respected senior portfolio manager and veteran of the North American wealth management industry. Larry and Darren are also great friends who love to get together to discuss investing. The result is Simply Sarbit! Larry Sarbit is one of Canada's best-known investors with a long-standing reputation of being a patient value investor. Acme Podcasting Company acmepodcasts@gmail.com No No Chasing Winners - The Sequel 13 13 Chasing Winners - The Sequel full 737de007-a5b7-4f20-aecd-44eed8dac8cb https://share.transistor.fm/s/48e624ac The chase continues... Larry and Darren discuss the "tyranny of the index," where investors favor passive indexing over active management. Their conversation includes the importance of having a long-term perspective and the ability to handle market volatility.
And Larry explains the origins of indexing, starting with Charlie Ellis' 1975 paper "The Loser's Game." 

]]> The chase continues... Larry and Darren discuss the "tyranny of the index," where investors favor passive indexing over active management. Their conversation includes the importance of having a long-term perspective and the ability to handle market volatility.
And Larry explains the origins of indexing, starting with Charlie Ellis' 1975 paper "The Loser's Game." 

]]> Tue, 24 Feb 2026 07:00:00 -0500 Larry Sarbit/Darren Coleman/Acme Podcasting Company Larry Sarbit/Darren Coleman/Acme Podcasting Company 2128 The chase continues... Larry and Darren discuss the "tyranny of the index," where investors favor passive indexing over active management. Their conversation includes the importance of having a long-term perspective and the ability to handle market volatility.
And Larry explains the origins of indexing, starting with Charlie Ellis' 1975 paper "The Loser's Game." 

]]> No Chasing Winners 12 12 Chasing Winners full 3d2fee2c-c49a-428a-8b86-c5e266b2faa7 https://share.transistor.fm/s/392bbe29 In this episode, Larry and Darren discuss the challenges of active management versus index funds. Larry emphasizes the importance of finding undervalued companies and the pitfalls of group think and short-term performance pressure. He also discusses the historical context of indexing, the inefficiencies of market-cap weighted indexes, and the risks of leveraged ETFs.

]]> In this episode, Larry and Darren discuss the challenges of active management versus index funds. Larry emphasizes the importance of finding undervalued companies and the pitfalls of group think and short-term performance pressure. He also discusses the historical context of indexing, the inefficiencies of market-cap weighted indexes, and the risks of leveraged ETFs.

]]> Tue, 13 Jan 2026 07:00:00 -0500 Larry Sarbit/Darren Coleman/Acme Podcasting Company Larry Sarbit/Darren Coleman/Acme Podcasting Company 2451 In this episode, Larry and Darren discuss the challenges of active management versus index funds. Larry emphasizes the importance of finding undervalued companies and the pitfalls of group think and short-term performance pressure. He also discusses the historical context of indexing, the inefficiencies of market-cap weighted indexes, and the risks of leveraged ETFs.

]]> No How Often Is Often Enough? 11 11 How Often Is Often Enough? full ad929d9d-74d5-4d67-9750-e76a9c20fa2e https://share.transistor.fm/s/6e4d72ba 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.

]]> 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.

]]> Tue, 11 Nov 2025 07:00:00 -0500 Larry Sarbit/Darren Coleman/Acme Podcasting Company Larry Sarbit/Darren Coleman/Acme Podcasting Company 1994 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.

]]> No Dividends - An investor’s best friend? 10 10 Dividends - An investor’s best friend? full 8cbbdd3e-859c-4cff-8a98-cce3010a43ca https://share.transistor.fm/s/b8cb0e6d 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.

]]> 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.

]]> Thu, 18 Sep 2025 08:00:00 -0400 Larry Sarbit/Darren Coleman/Acme Podcasting Company Larry Sarbit/Darren Coleman/Acme Podcasting Company 2253 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.

]]> No The Legacy of Warren Buffett 9 9 The Legacy of Warren Buffett full 6a8dc41d-48f8-4631-9b75-f2c8d9b4e147 https://share.transistor.fm/s/7f1c0038 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.

]]> 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.

]]> Mon, 23 Jun 2025 08:16:35 -0400 Larry Sarbit/Darren Coleman/Acme Podcasting Company Larry Sarbit/Darren Coleman/Acme Podcasting Company 2290 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.

]]> No Brother, can you spare a tulip? 8 8 Brother, can you spare a tulip? full 9404a9bd-1cb2-4515-8a7a-d0864fb74045 https://share.transistor.fm/s/483700cf 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.

]]> 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.

]]> Fri, 16 May 2025 07:00:00 -0400 Larry Sarbit/Darren Coleman/Acme Podcasting Company Larry Sarbit/Darren Coleman/Acme Podcasting Company 2147 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.

]]> No Milton Friedman, I, Pencil & the History of Tariffs 7 7 Milton Friedman, I, Pencil & the History of Tariffs full 70f9b6a9-da70-492a-ae54-a9c2c67bc26d https://share.transistor.fm/s/4613c3b0 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!

]]> 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!

]]> Mon, 07 Apr 2025 16:30:00 -0400 Larry Sarbit/Darren Coleman/Acme Podcasting Company Larry Sarbit/Darren Coleman/Acme Podcasting Company 2190 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!

]]> No Are you a Speculator or an Investor? 6 6 Are you a Speculator or an Investor? full d38df11e-32cb-4078-9a89-36bbc30a693f https://share.transistor.fm/s/1b8d69c4 In his 2024 annual letter to shareholders, Warren Buffett warned that today's stock market increasingly resembles gambling, with Wall Street profiting while everyday investors chase quick wins through trading apps. As Larry and Darren point out, this creates a big problem... A new type of addict is showing up at Gamblers Anonymous meetings across the country: investors hooked on the market’s riskiest trades.

]]> In his 2024 annual letter to shareholders, Warren Buffett warned that today's stock market increasingly resembles gambling, with Wall Street profiting while everyday investors chase quick wins through trading apps. As Larry and Darren point out, this creates a big problem... A new type of addict is showing up at Gamblers Anonymous meetings across the country: investors hooked on the market’s riskiest trades.

]]> Wed, 26 Feb 2025 07:00:00 -0500 Larry Sarbit/Darren Coleman/Acme Podcasting Company Larry Sarbit/Darren Coleman/Acme Podcasting Company 2177 In his 2024 annual letter to shareholders, Warren Buffett warned that today's stock market increasingly resembles gambling, with Wall Street profiting while everyday investors chase quick wins through trading apps. As Larry and Darren point out, this creates a big problem... A new type of addict is showing up at Gamblers Anonymous meetings across the country: investors hooked on the market’s riskiest trades.

]]> No The E.J. Korvette story... go Ferkauf! 5 5 The E.J. Korvette story... go Ferkauf! full f11aabb4-ee85-4c9c-857f-63effb8aea1b https://share.transistor.fm/s/a411ae7c There's a lot to be learned, not just from success, but there's a lot to learn from failure and ideally other people's failure.

And here's a great example... this business has been gone since the '80s, but was a very successful business from the '50s through to the '80s.

This is the story of E.J. Korvette.

]]> There's a lot to be learned, not just from success, but there's a lot to learn from failure and ideally other people's failure.

And here's a great example... this business has been gone since the '80s, but was a very successful business from the '50s through to the '80s.

This is the story of E.J. Korvette.

]]> Mon, 03 Feb 2025 08:00:00 -0500 Larry Sarbit/Darren Coleman/Acme Podcasting Company Larry Sarbit/Darren Coleman/Acme Podcasting Company 2117 There's a lot to be learned, not just from success, but there's a lot to learn from failure and ideally other people's failure.

And here's a great example... this business has been gone since the '80s, but was a very successful business from the '50s through to the '80s.

This is the story of E.J. Korvette.

]]> No A is for Apple 4 4 A is for Apple full 631a5929-d3bb-4b94-b738-8049f15e69f8 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f76801ce As Darren and Larry work their way through analyzing companies in the S&P 500, known as the Magnificent Seven, they stop off at the Apple store and look at this consumer electronics luxury brand.

]]> As Darren and Larry work their way through analyzing companies in the S&P 500, known as the Magnificent Seven, they stop off at the Apple store and look at this consumer electronics luxury brand.

]]> Thu, 09 Jan 2025 07:00:00 -0500 Larry Sarbit/Darren Coleman/Acme Podcasting Company Larry Sarbit/Darren Coleman/Acme Podcasting Company 2048 As Darren and Larry work their way through analyzing companies in the S&P 500, known as the Magnificent Seven, they stop off at the Apple store and look at this consumer electronics luxury brand.

]]> No Low Prices – Fast Shipping – Millions of Items 3 3 Low Prices – Fast Shipping – Millions of Items full 6ccfc319-ef36-4cf5-b3b4-c05c90eca6c7 https://share.transistor.fm/s/56e28a7b Darren and Larry discuss Amazon as a "wonderful business" using Warren Buffett's criteria. They highlight Amazon's rapid growth from selling books in 1995 to its current dominance, emphasizing Jeff Bezos's long-term vision and customer-centric approach. Amazon's moat includes its extensive distribution network, Prime membership, and innovative services like Kindle and Alexa. They also discuss Amazon's potential in new sectors and its significant influence through lobbying and the Washington Post.

]]> Darren and Larry discuss Amazon as a "wonderful business" using Warren Buffett's criteria. They highlight Amazon's rapid growth from selling books in 1995 to its current dominance, emphasizing Jeff Bezos's long-term vision and customer-centric approach. Amazon's moat includes its extensive distribution network, Prime membership, and innovative services like Kindle and Alexa. They also discuss Amazon's potential in new sectors and its significant influence through lobbying and the Washington Post.

]]> Thu, 19 Dec 2024 07:01:00 -0500 Larry Sarbit/Darren Coleman/Acme Podcasting Company Larry Sarbit/Darren Coleman/Acme Podcasting Company 2289 Darren and Larry discuss Amazon as a "wonderful business" using Warren Buffett's criteria. They highlight Amazon's rapid growth from selling books in 1995 to its current dominance, emphasizing Jeff Bezos's long-term vision and customer-centric approach. Amazon's moat includes its extensive distribution network, Prime membership, and innovative services like Kindle and Alexa. They also discuss Amazon's potential in new sectors and its significant influence through lobbying and the Washington Post.

]]> No Larry knows the Alphabet 2 2 Larry knows the Alphabet full 5b8cb662-dd09-4f10-bec4-a014ffea4ca2 https://share.transistor.fm/s/678d55d4 Larry and Darren discuss the characteristics of a "wonderful business" using Alphabet as a case study. They highlight the importance of management, trust, and a significant barrier to entry, or "moat." The conversation sets the stage for analyzing other companies in the S&P 500, known as the Magnificent Seven, to understand their investment potential and risks.

]]> Larry and Darren discuss the characteristics of a "wonderful business" using Alphabet as a case study. They highlight the importance of management, trust, and a significant barrier to entry, or "moat." The conversation sets the stage for analyzing other companies in the S&P 500, known as the Magnificent Seven, to understand their investment potential and risks.

]]> Thu, 28 Nov 2024 07:00:00 -0500 Larry Sarbit/Darren Coleman/Acme Podcasting Company Larry Sarbit/Darren Coleman/Acme Podcasting Company 1966 Larry and Darren discuss the characteristics of a "wonderful business" using Alphabet as a case study. They highlight the importance of management, trust, and a significant barrier to entry, or "moat." The conversation sets the stage for analyzing other companies in the S&P 500, known as the Magnificent Seven, to understand their investment potential and risks.

]]> No Introducing Simply Sarbit 1 1 Introducing Simply Sarbit full ab94774f-cd9f-43c7-a4c9-3e21bc439e24 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a41d6dd4 On this, our first episode, Darren intoduces you to the wit and wisdom of Larry Sarbit. Larry has a long history as a portfolio manager in Canada managing American equities and now shares some techniques and advice for people on how he's had his extraordinary investment success. There's a huge, lifetime's body of work that he's contributed and we're going to bring that to you. Enjoy!

]]> On this, our first episode, Darren intoduces you to the wit and wisdom of Larry Sarbit. Larry has a long history as a portfolio manager in Canada managing American equities and now shares some techniques and advice for people on how he's had his extraordinary investment success. There's a huge, lifetime's body of work that he's contributed and we're going to bring that to you. Enjoy!

]]> Thu, 14 Nov 2024 07:00:00 -0500 Larry Sarbit/Darren Coleman/Acme Podcasting Company Larry Sarbit/Darren Coleman/Acme Podcasting Company 2015 On this, our first episode, Darren intoduces you to the wit and wisdom of Larry Sarbit. Larry has a long history as a portfolio manager in Canada managing American equities and now shares some techniques and advice for people on how he's had his extraordinary investment success. There's a huge, lifetime's body of work that he's contributed and we're going to bring that to you. Enjoy!

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