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TIP791: Best Quality Stock Idea Q1 2026 w/ Clay Finck
Description
Clay breaks down his best quality stock idea for Q1 2026: Visa.
Visa is a global payments network that operates as a toll booth on commerce. Visa is one of the most durable and capital-light business models in the world.
IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:02:48 - How Visa fits into Dev Kantesaria’s investing strategy 00:08:55 - The history of how Visa became the giant, ubiquitous network we all know of today 00:12:21 - Visa’s role as an information network that avoids all card issuance and lending risk 00:25:08 - A side-by-side comparison of Visa versus its primary competitors, Mastercard and American Express 00:29:40 - The future of the $200 trillion dollar "New Flows" market and the rise of AI-driven agentic commerce 00:34:41 - An analysis of Visa’s pristine financial profile, featuring 60% operating margins and low capital intensity 00:46:54 - A look at valuation level, the primary risks, and much more!
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- The Intrinsic Value Podcast’s episode on Visa.
- Related Episode TIP768: Best Quality Idea Q4 2025.
- Related Episode TIP745: Best Quality Idea Q3 2025.
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