Prem Watsa’s 2019 shareholder letter isn’t just a business update—it’s a clear example of long-term investing and disciplined growth in action. Fairfax earned a record $2 billion, with book value up 14.8%, and yet Watsa remains humble and focused: “We are working on it!” he writes, referring to the still-recovering … Read More
Mohnish Pabrai: Still Finding Undervalued Opportunities Today
In the latest Semi-Annual call for the Pabrai Wagons Fund, Mohnish Pabrai didn’t sugarcoat the recent portfolio drawdown. Instead, he offered insights into long-term thinking. “We’ve had a significant drawdown in the fund in the last few weeks,” he admitted, but quickly reframed the conversation: “You can only optimize for … Read More
Bill Nygren: Finding Value in the Shadows of the “Magnificent Seven”
The relentless dominance of tech giants—the so-called “Magnificent Seven”—has left many solid companies trading at bargain valuations, creating what veteran investor Bill Nygren calls “an unusual opportunity.” In his recent CNBC interview, the Oakmark Fund portfolio manager highlighted overlooked stocks with single-digit P/E ratios, arguing that the market’s fixation on … Read More
Warren Buffett: The Problem With Today’s ‘Electronic Herd’
The stock market today feels like it’s running on caffeine – jittery, reactive, and prone to wild mood swings. Warren Buffett saw this coming way back in 2007 during the Berkshire Hathaway annual meeting when he described what’s fundamentally changed in markets. “There is an electronic herd of people around … Read More
Mohnish Pabrai: Never Sell A Great Business Because It Looks Expensive
In a recent interview with Capital Compounders, investor Mohnish Pabrai shares hard-earned wisdom about recognizing and holding onto great businesses—especially compounders. He emphasizes that true understanding of a company often comes after buying it: “You really only truly understand a business after you own it.” While some businesses like Google … Read More
Warren Buffett: The Dangers of Overstimulation
In a world that glorifies hustle, constant activity, and the illusion of productivity, Warren Buffett’s timeless advice to MBA students at the University of Florida in 1998 serves as a stark reminder: sometimes, the best action is inaction. His words, delivered over two decades ago, remain as relevant today as … Read More
Bill Nygren on Investing in the Information Age
In his recent interview on The Valley Investors Podcast, Bill Nygren, the seasoned investor and portfolio manager at Oakmark Funds, reflected on how the investing landscape has transformed over the decades. His insights offer a compelling perspective on the challenges and opportunities facing modern investors in an era of unprecedented … Read More
Prem Watsa on Market Cycles: Why Growth Stocks Won’t Dominate Forever
In a world where momentum and technology stocks have dominated the markets for the past decade, the principles of value investing have often been overshadowed. However, as Prem Watsa, the renowned investor and CEO of Fairfax Financial, pointed out in a 2019 interview with the P/V Podcast, history suggests that … Read More
Warren Buffett: – The Investor’s Equation
In his 1977 Fortune article, How Inflation Swindles the Equity Investor, there’s a section titled – The investor’s equation in which Warren Buffett delivered a sobering analysis of how inflation and valuation affect investment returns. More than four decades later, his insights remain just as relevant. Buffett makes it clear … Read More
Peter Lynch: What Truly Separates Good Investors from the Mediocre
In his book – Learn to Earn, Peter Lynch explains that a twenty-year investment horizon is ideal for stock market success, allowing time to recover from downturns and accumulate profits. Historically, stocks have returned 11% annually, turning $10,000 into $80,623 over two decades. Achieving this requires unwavering loyalty to stocks, treating … Read More
Buy and Hold Forever? The Truth About Long-Term Investing Strategies
During their recent episode, Taylor, Carlisle, and Ian Cassel discussed Buy and Hold Forever? The Truth About Long-Term Investing Strategies. Here’s an excerpt from the episode: Tobias: It just didn’t sell. Ian: It was always several hundred, you know? Tobias: It was never sell. Jake: [crosstalk] math pretty good though, … Read More
Warren Buffett’s Rip Van Winkle Approach to Investing Explained
In his 1991 Berkshire Hathaway Annual Letter, Warren Buffett stresses a patient, focused investment strategy, likening the stock market to a mechanism that transfers wealth from active to patient participants. He highlights Berkshire Hathaway’s first significant international investment in Guinness, while reaffirming confidence in enduring businesses like Coca-Cola and Gillette. … Read More
Bill Nygren: How To Increase Your Odds Of Success
In this interview with Value Investing With Legends, Bill Nygren explains his investing strategy in simple terms. His team typically invests around 2% in each stock and avoids buying if the stock exceeds 3%. If a stock grows beyond 4%, they trim their holdings. They focus on managing risks sensibly … Read More
Warren Buffett: Avoid The Preening Duck Error In Bull Markets
In his 1997 Berkshire Hathaway Annual Letter, Warren Buffett reports an $8 billion increase in Berkshire Hathaway’s net worth, reflecting a 34.1% rise in per-share book value. While acknowledging strong performance, Buffett tempers enthusiasm, noting the broader market’s exceptional gains in 1997. He humorously warns against overconfidence, likening it to … Read More
Warren Buffett: Why Market Drops Are Good for Investors
In his 1997 Berskshire Hathaway Chairman’s Letter, Warren Buffett highlights the advantages of stock repurchase programs, particularly when prices are low, as they increase ownership stakes more effectively. He notes that Berkshire Hathaway benefits significantly from long-term shareholders, with 97% retaining their shares year-over-year. Market declines, contrary to popular belief, … Read More
Warren Buffett: Stop Listening To Your Neighbor’s Stock-Tips
In this interview with Fortune Magazine, Warren Buffett advises against speculative investing and emphasizes the importance of understanding the assets you buy. He suggests evaluating investments like a farm, apartment, or company based on their productive potential and expected returns. For a farm, calculate expected crop yields and their value; … Read More
Warren Buffett’s Mindset – Would You Hold This Stock if the Market Closed for 5 Years?
During the 1997 Berkshire Hathaway Annual Meeting, Warren Buffett explained why he focuses more on the intrinsic value of businesses rather than market trends or capital flows. He dismisses the significance of who is buying or selling securities or macroeconomic indicators, such as market signals or Federal Reserve actions, as … Read More
François Rochon’s Formula for Finding Great Businesses
During this interview with MOI, François Rochon explains how he identifies great businesses through a combination of quantitative and qualitative analysis. He begins by reviewing past performance metrics such as return on capital, margins, debt levels, and profit quality to find strong companies. However, he acknowledges that past performance alone … Read More
Cyclical Compounders and Market Opportunities
During their recent episode, Taylor, Carlisle, and Gwen Hofmeyr discussed Cyclical Compounders and Market Opportunities. Here’s an excerpt from the episode: Gwen: So, I really love cyclical compounders, just because in the course of business, you’re just going to have these periods where there’s some broad uncertainty related that’s impacting … Read More