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Intelligent Wealth Podcast

Intelligent Wealth Podcast

By: Tony Byrne Awet Ghirmay and Carl Roberts
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Intelligent Wealth Podcast is about investing in great businesses with Tony Byrne, Awet Ghirmay, and Carl Roberts.

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  • Adobe Stock Analysis 2025: Still a Compounder or Past Its Peak?
    Dec 12 2025

    Adobe stock analysis (ADBE) – is this creative software giant now a quality bargain after a ~30% share price decline, or a value trap in the age of AI, Canva and Figma?

    In this episode of the Intelligent Wealth Podcast, fund manager Tony Byrne is joined by Carl Roberts (Fellow Director) and Awet Ghirmay (Head of Research at Minerva Money Management) for a deep dive into Adobe’s business, valuation and long-term return potential.

    We cover:
    00:00 Introduction to Adobe and Its Significance
    05:58 Adobe's Historical Performance and Market Position
    11:06 Current Challenges and Competitive Landscape
    18:02 Future Growth Potential and AI Integration
    22:03 Ethical Considerations and User Experience
    28:12 Final Thoughts and Predictions for Adobe's Future

    📄 Want our 1-page company snapshots? Grab them here: https://mailchi.mp/minervamoneymanagement/how-to-get-top-company-snapshots

    📌 Links & Mentions:
    🌐 Minerva Money Management – https://minervamoneymanagement.co.uk
    🌐 Adobe - https://www.adobe.com/uk/

    Disclaimer:
    The value of investments can rise as well as fall. You may not get back the full amount you invested. The views stated in this podcast are purely personal opinions, not advice. You should always consult a professional for investment advice.

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    31 mins
  • PayPal Stock: Buyback Machine or Broken Moat? (Serious Investor Deep Dive)
    Nov 28 2025

    PayPal is hugely profitable, buying back billions of dollars of stock, and trading at one of the lowest valuations in its history. In this episode, we ask whether PYPL is a smart contrarian bet for serious investors – or a value trap in a brutally competitive payments market.

    We dig into:
    00:00 Introduction to PayPal and Its Current Landscape
    05:15 Historical Performance and Market Position
    10:23 Management Changes and Strategic Shifts
    14:37 Financial Health and Shareholder Returns
    18:49 Competitive Landscape and User Experience
    23:02 Future Growth Opportunities and Challenges
    25:39 Contrarian Perspectives on Investment Potential
    29:03 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

    If you’re an experienced, long-term investor looking for quality businesses with durable advantages, this deep dive into Nova could be a useful part of your research.

    📄 Want our 1-page company snapshots? Grab them here: https://mailchi.mp/minervamoneymanagement/how-to-get-top-company-snapshots

    📌 Links & Mentions:
    🌐 Minerva Money Management – https://minervamoneymanagement.co.uk
    🌐 PayPal - https://www.paypal.com/uk/home

    Disclaimer:
    The value of investments can rise as well as fall. You may not get back the full amount you invested. The views stated in this podcast are purely personal opinions, not advice. You should always consult a professional for investment advice.

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    31 mins
  • Nova (NVMI): 1,733% Return & The Secret AI “Picks & Shovels” Stock
    Nov 18 2025

    Nova Ltd (NASDAQ: NVMI) has delivered a 1,733% total return since listing – but is there still upside from here, or are investors late to the party?

    In this episode of the Intelligent Wealth Podcast, Tony Byrne sits down with colleagues Carl Roberts and Awet Ghirmay from Minerva Money Management to break down Nova Ltd, the semiconductor metrology specialist sitting at the heart of the AI and chip boom.

    We discuss:
    00:00 Introduction to Intelligent Wealth Podcast
    02:50 Overview of Nova: Company Background
    04:24 Performance and Competitive Advantage
    09:11 Nova's Role in the Semiconductor Ecosystem
    13:30 Investment Timing and Market Dynamics
    16:20 Competition and Innovation Risks
    19:18 Debt and Capital Allocation Strategies
    21:26 Geopolitical and Market Risks
    24:15 Valuation Concerns and Market Fluctuations
    26:18 Future Growth and Energy Considerations
    27:38 Picks and Shovels: Nova's Business Model
    29:08 Conclusion and Future Outlook

    If you’re an experienced, long-term investor looking for quality businesses with durable advantages, this deep dive into Nova could be a useful part of your research.

    📄 Want our 1-page company snapshots? Grab them here: https://mailchi.mp/minervamoneymanagement/how-to-get-top-company-snapshots

    📌 Links & Mentions:
    🌐 Minerva Money Management – https://minervamoneymanagement.co.uk
    🌐 Nova - https://www.novami.com/

    Disclaimer:
    The value of investments can rise as well as fall. You may not get back the full amount you invested. The views stated in this podcast are purely personal opinions, not advice. You should always consult a professional for investment advice.

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    License code: C4BIIEC6POGUQVDJ

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    30 mins
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