Joby Aviation: Pessimism Is Unwarranted

Group 1 - Joby's share price has faced pressure recently due to reduced investor risk appetite and perceived lack of progress compared to Archer Aviation [1] Group 2 - Narweena, led by Richard Durant, focuses on identifying market dislocations and believes in achieving excess risk-adjusted returns through secular growth opportunities in markets with entry barriers [2] - The research process at Narweena emphasizes company and industry fundamentals to uncover unique insights, with a high risk appetite and long-term investment horizon [2] - Narweena's investment strategy is influenced by an aging population, low population growth, and stagnating productivity, which may create different investment opportunities compared to the past [2] - Many industries may experience stagnation or secular decline, potentially improving business performance due to decreased competition, while others may face rising costs [2] - The economy is increasingly dominated by asset-light businesses, leading to a declining need for infrastructure investments, resulting in a large pool of capital chasing limited investment opportunities [2]