May 19, 2025
The Buffett Approach to Microcaps: Whit Huguley's Winning Strategy
The Investing for Beginners Podcast - Your Path to Financial FreedomAbout this episode
Join us as we explore the overlooked world of microcap investing with Whit Hughley of River Oaks Capital. Discover how finding A+ CEOs in obscure, fragmented markets can lead to exceptional returns. Learn why boots-on-the-ground research and personal relationships with management teams create a competitive edge in this inefficient market. [00:00:00] Welcome to microcap investing discussion with Whit Hughley. [00:01:00] Whit's journey from startup to private equity to microcaps. [00:05:00] Microcap advantage: First investor visiting companies in years. [00:08:00] "Suggestive investing" helps unlock value in undervalued companies. [00:14:00] Finding ideas requires networking, not screening like large caps. [00:19:00] Seek obscure markets where competitors can't justify entering. [00:25:00] A+ CEOs know strengths/weaknesses and speak business-owner to business-owner. [00:35:00] Look for hidden non-core assets often missed in valuations. Timestamps are generated by artificial intelligence, and are not 100% accurate depending on the platform used for listening. More from Whit Huguley of River Oaks Capital River Oaks Capital X Account: Whit Huguley Today’s show is sponsored by: Go to SHOPIFY.COM/beginners to start selling with Shopify today. Get your summer savings and shop premium wireless plans at MintMobile.com/beginners Today's show is sponsored by BetterHelp Get 10% off your first month today with BetterHelp Podcast Survey einvestingforbeginners.com/survey What do Dave and Andrew recommend? Andrew works really hard to find the best insights he can every single month at Value Spotlight . To see a sample of his previous work, go to stockwriteup.com . Have questions? Send them to newsletter@einvestingforbeginners.com SUBSCRIBE TO THE SHOW Apple | Spotify | YouTube | Amazon | Tunein For sponsorship inquiries, reach out to us at equity@einvestingforbeginners.com . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices