Jim Gillies Tells Us How To Win With Hidden Gem Investing (Multibagger Returns)

On this episode of Chit Chat Stocks, Brett speaks with Jim Gillies from Motley Fool Canada on how to invest in hidden gems in 2026. We discuss:

(00:00) - Introduction

(00:58) - Reviewing Nelnet: Operations, the Huddle stake, and its Berkshire-esque qualities

(06:04) - Investing philosophy: Absolute vs. relative returns and Peter Lynch's portfolio accuracy principle

(10:48) - The impact of gold mining stocks on the TSX index performance

(14:47) - Analyzing Nelnet's dividend growth, cash-flowing assets, and conservative lending

(18:23) - Reviewing RCI Hospitality: Examining a portfolio loser and navigating corporate fraud

(24:27) - Reviewing International Petroleum: The Lundin family, share buybacks, and the Blackrod project

(34:39) - Portfolio strategy: How to manage massive winners and establish allocation limits

(40:02) - Checking in on winners: Re-evaluating Shopify's valuation and growth story

(45:27) - Reviewing Winmark: Franchise cash flows and capital allocation through special dividends

(51:10) - Reviewing TFS Financial: Boring mortgage lending and buying during bank panics