Buffett and Munger: Principles of Value Investing

This chapter examines Warren Buffett's investment philosophy, shaped significantly by Charlie Munger's insights, contrasting it with traditional approaches like those of Benjamin Graham. It emphasizes the importance of understanding businesses deeply, the evolving focus on intangible assets, and the critical role of rationality and a margin of safety in successful investing.

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IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:

00:00 - Intro

02:54 - What it means to have a “Money Mind”.

10:08 - How Warren's father’s Libertarian viewpoints rubbed off on Warren’s business mind.

24:29 - How Buffett continued to evolve as an investor as the investment landscape changed.

29:24 - Tom Gayner’s description of the three stages of value investing that has played out over time.

36:15 - How Bill Miller helped value investors realize that value is sometimes found in the most unexpected places.

45:04 - How Buffett’s mindset differs from that of academics.

45:23 - Why Buffett views stock market volatility as an opportunity rather than the risk in a company.

50:21 - Why investors focused on the process rather than the outcome are better positioned to succeed in the long run.

Disclaimer: Slight discrepancies in the timestamps may occur due to podcast platform differences.

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Robert Hagstrom’s books: Inside the Ultimate Money Mind, The Warren Buffett Way, & The Warren Buffett Portfolio.
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