Mohnish Pabrai: Even in Frothy Markets, There Are Always Opportunities

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In this interview with GreenHaven Road Partners Fund, Mohnish Pabrai discusses investment strategies amid market uncertainties, emphasizing Berkshire Hathaway’s approach of building cash reserves to capitalize on potential market dislocations. He highlights the value of stock picking over broad market indices like the S&P 500, noting that exceptional opportunities exist even … Read More

Mohnish Pabrai: The Evolution and Erosion of Moats

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In his book The Dhandho Investor, Mohnish Pabrai explains how a business’s hidden moat, or competitive advantage, can often be identified through its financial statements. Businesses with strong moats generate high returns on invested capital, as seen in examples like Chipotle, which reinvests profits to fuel exponential growth. Pabrai draws … Read More

Mohnish Pabrai: The All-In Investing Mindset: Lessons from Entrepreneurs

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During this Q&A session with Columbia Business School, Mohnish Pabrai highlights the all-in mentality of entrepreneurs, such as a first-generation Chinese couple opening a restaurant, who invest nearly all their money and time into their ventures. This scenario mirrors millions of U.S. entrepreneurs, who rarely consider diversification yet sleep soundly … Read More

Mohnish Pabrai: Why Debt-Free Companies Are the Best Investment Choice

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During this presentation at The University of Nebraska, Mohnish Pabrai discusses his investment philosophy, emphasizing the importance of staying within one’s circle of competence. He mentions past investments in Maotai, Alibaba, and Tencent, noting their mixed results. Pabrai advocates for businesses that operate with zero debt, citing Berkshire Hathaway as … Read More

Mohnish Pabrai: Mastering the Odds for Outsized Returns

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In his book – The Dhando Investor, Mohnish Pabrai advocates investing like playing blackjack – bet heavily when the odds are overwhelmingly in your favor. His “Dhandho” approach involves finding a temporarily distressed but good business with a durable moat, within your circle of competence. Determine its intrinsic value 2-3 years … Read More

Mohnish Pabrai: Warren Buffett’s 4% Hit Rate

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During this interview with My First Million, Mohnish Pabrai discusses Warren Buffett’s investment strategy and performance, particularly highlighting a key point from Buffett’s 2023 letter to shareholders. Buffett noted that over his 58-year tenure at Berkshire Hathaway, only 12 investment decisions significantly impacted the company’s success. Despite making hundreds of … Read More