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Rebellious Allocations

Bastion Fiduciary
Eaton
Ferguson
Arista Networks
AI Networking
Data Centers
EOS Software
AI Data Centers
Morningstar
Old Dominion Freight Line
Networking Hardware
Public Clouds
Market Share
Electrification
Industrialization
Aerospace
Bastion Fiduciary
Artificial Intelligence
KLA Corporation
Semiconductor Industry
Cisco

Great investments often start out as underdogs. On Rebellious Allocations, we talk to the experts trying to find them - the contrarian and disciplined capital allocators doing deep, fundamental research in a time when speculation seems more popular than ever. Hosted by the team at Bastion Fiduciary, the podcast will feature in-depth conversations with portfolio managers, specialists and company ex... more

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Bastion Fiduciary portfolio manager John Rotonti and Morningstar analyst Nicholas Lieb discuss Cinta’s corporate history, business model, competitive position in the uniform rental and related markets, its competitive advantages, management team, gro... more

Bastion Fiduciary portfolio manager John Rotonti and Morningstar senior analyst Will Kerwin discuss Teradyne's corporate history, business model, competitive position in the semiconductor test and robitcs markets, its competitive advantages, manageme... more

Bastion Fiduciary portfolio manager John Rotonti and Morningstar analyst Krzysztof Smalec discuss Linde’s corporate history, business model, competitive position in the global industrial gas market, its competitive advantages, management team, backlo... more

John Heins, Director of the C.T. and Kelley Fitzpatrick Center for Value Investing at the University of Alabama and owner and publisher of Value Investor Insight, discusses teaching value investing, designing a value investing curriculum, hosting an ... more

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Recent Guests

Nick Lieb
Equity Analyst, Morningstar
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Episode: Nicholas Lieb on Cintas (CTAS)
Krzysztof Smalec
Equity Analyst covering industrials and industrial gas companies at Morningstar
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Episode: Krzysztof Smalec on Linde (LIN)
John Heins
Director of the CT and Kelley Fitzpatrick Center for Value Investing at the University of Alabama; owner/editor of Value Investor Media; publisher of Value Investor Insight
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Episode: John Heins on teaching value investing and publishing a famous value investing newsletter for twenty years
Brett Castelli
Senior Equity Analyst covering energy, utilities, and industrials
Morningstar
Episode: Brett Castelli on GE Vernova (GEV)
Will Kerwin
Senior equity analyst covering technology at Morningstar
Morningstar
Episode: Will Kerwin on KLA Corp (KLAC)
Todd Wenning
Founder of KNA Capital Management and author of the book, Keeping Your Dividend Edge
KNA Capital Management
Episode: Todd Wenning on Ferguson (FERG)

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John Rotonti
Portfolio manager at Bastion Fiduciary with frequent discussions on fundamentals and strategy.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 5 ratings
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    John Rotonti puts the fun in fundamental analysis. He’s all about finding companies that have what it takes to go the distance.

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    5
    SilverBirch12164
    United States7 months ago

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Brett Castelli on GE Vernova (GEV)
Q: How does the wind segment currently contribute to the company and what are the prospects for turning a profit?
Wind is a smaller, more challenged segment with weaker demand currently; onshore wind demand has fallen significantly since 2020, and offshore wind is winding down, with only a couple projects remaining in backlog. Near-term profitability is weak, but policy changes or volume recovery could improve margins later.
Brett Castelli on GE Vernova (GEV)
Q: What does GE Vernova's power business consist of and what are the drivers of demand?
The power business includes gas power, hydro, nuclear, and steam, with gas power making up roughly 80% of revenue. Demand is driven by electricity demand growth, with a shift back to baseload generation as load grows, aided by AI-related data center growth and reshoring.
Nicholas Lieb on Cintas (CTAS)
Q: How diversified is Cintas's revenue by end-market and service line?
Cintas reports three main segments: uniform rentals and facility services (largest, about 80% of revenue), first aid and safety (about 12%), and fire protection services (about 8%), with strong recurring revenue and high retention, especially among national accounts.
Nicholas Lieb on Cintas (CTAS)
Q: Can you give us a brief history of Cintas and key milestones?
The company started as Acme Industrial Laundry in 1929, evolved into Uniform Rentals, renamed to Cintas in the early 1970s, expanded into adjacent facility services from 1992 onward, and has steadily grown through acquisitions and organic growth, with a recent major move in 2026 by announcing the Unifirst acquisition.
Will Kerwin on Teradyne (TER)
Q: Will, can you give us a brief history of Teradyne and any important milestones or inflections in the corporate history?
Teradyne started as a primarily semiconductor testing business and over the last 15 years expanded into wireless networking testing and robotics through acquisitions, while maintaining the core test business as the primary revenue driver.

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Rebellious Allocations features in-depth conversations with portfolio managers, analysts, and executives who apply disciplined, fundamental research to identify long-term value in underappreciated or misunderstood companies. Episodes center on industrials, tech hardware, data-center infrastructure, and logistics, with a focus on competitive dynamics, strategic positioning, and the role of AI trends in shaping future demand. A notable strength is the thoughtful combination of traditional equity analysis with real-world business context from operators and researchers, often highlighting how quality, capital allocation discipline, and durable franchises create sustainable returns. This show is likely to appeal to listeners who want actionable ... more

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