14.7% Annual Returns vs. The Great Coca-Cola Exodus

I've been analyzing some interesting investment cases lately that I think offer valuable lessons for long-term investors.

First, there's Chuck Akre - an investor you probably haven't heard of who's been quietly delivering 14.7% annual returns for three decades using a surprisingly simple approach.

Then there's the ongoing situation with Coca-Cola, where we've been seeing a coordinated exodus from smart money that raises some important questions about this dividend king.

Both cases show how looking beyond the surface can reveal insights that most investors miss.

Chuck Akre isn't exactly a household name like Warren Buffett or Charlie Munger, but here's something that might surprise you: this guy has been quietly delivering 14.7% annual returns for 30 years.

What makes Chuck interesting is his approach. He's got this thing called the "Three-Legged Stool" philosophy, and it's surprisingly simple. No complicated formulas or fancy trading strategies - just three basic criteria that help him find what he calls "compounding machines."

We took a deep dive into his complete 2025 portfolio to see what he's actually buying right now. And when you look at the pattern, you start to see exactly what he's looking for and why his patient approach works so well.

If you're tired of chasing the latest hot stock tips and want to understand how someone builds wealth through decades of consistent performance, this might be worth your time. Chuck's strategy isn't flashy, but the results speak for themselves.

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So here's something interesting that caught my attention recently. Everyone seems to be selling Coca-Cola stock right now - and I mean everyone. Insiders, super investors, even politicians are heading for the exits.

Now, when you see this kind of coordinated selling from smart money, it usually means something's up. Coca-Cola has been one of those rock-solid dividend kings that people have trusted for decades. But maybe that story is changing?

I decided to put KO through our 7-step analysis process to see what's actually happening with the numbers.

Is this dividend king fundamentally broken, or is it just trading at prices that don't make sense anymore? The numbers tell a pretty clear story, and it might not be what you'd expect from such a famous company.

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