Aswath Damodaran: Beyond The Models: The 3 Fundamentals of Business Value (Even A 16th-Century Glassmaker Knew)

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In this interview with Aikya Connect, Aswath Damodaran argues that even though the tools and data for analyzing businesses have evolved over time, the core drivers of value haven’t changed. He uses the example of a 16th-century Venetian glassmaker to illustrate how the fundamental questions for determining a business’s worth … Read More

Aswath Damodaran: Warren Buffett’s Biggest Mistake: Not Investing In Technology Earlier

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During this interview with The Investor’s Podcast, Aswath Damodaran discusses overcoming investment blind spots by valuing companies you don’t understand. He says, Warren Buffett has been open about the fact that he didn’t invest in technology stocks enough. Here’s an excerpt from the interview: Damodaran: That’s why I said don’t … Read More

Aswath Damodaran: The Hard Truth About Active Investing & What You Need To Know To Be Successful

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During this interview with ZoomStocks, Aswath Damodaran discusses the hard truth about active investing and the few things that can give an investor an edge. Here’s an excerpt from the interview: Damodaran: It happens, right? Crowds are not magical. They make mistakes. Markets make mistakes too. So that’s irrelevant, right? … Read More

Aswath Damodaran: The Bermuda Triangle Of Valuation

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During his recent presentation to the CPA Society of New Zealand, Aswath Damodaran discussed his Bermuda Triangle of Valuation. Here’s an excerpt from the presentation: Damodaran: The three biggest enemies of valuation, and I call this the value… my Bermuda Triangle of valuation. Are bias, complexity, and uncertainty. Let me explain. … Read More