Warren Buffett: The Futility of Following Public Opinion in Stocks

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During the 1994 Berkshire Hathaway Annual Meeting, Warren Buffett advises against making investment decisions based on others’ opinions, highlighting the irrelevance of public opinion polls in achieving financial success. Instead, he advocates for personal evaluation of businesses. He and Charlie Munger ignore market predictions and analyst opinions, focusing instead on … Read More

Bob Robotti: Passive Fund Flows Have Created Many Stock Picking Opportunities

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During his recent presentation at the Value Investor Conference 2024, Bob Robotti explains why the passive flow of funds has created investment opportunities by diverting attention away from individual stock research. Investors are focused on indices and speculative patterns, neglecting bottom-up stock analysis. Many companies, especially in overlooked industries, are … Read More

Warren Buffett: Invest in Commercial “Cash Cows” for Compounding Returns

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In his 2011 Berkshire Hathaway Annual Letter, Warren Buffett explains why he advocates for investing in productive assets like businesses, farms, and real estate that can retain purchasing power during inflation while requiring minimal new capital investment. He highlights companies like Coca-Cola, IBM, and See’s Candy as meeting this criteria. Buffett … Read More