The Moral Obligations of Investors and the Value of Preparation

This chapter explores the ethical responsibilities of investors while emphasizing the need for thorough preparation and industry knowledge. It highlights how a deep passion for investing can uncover significant opportunities, posing a contrast to those who prioritize personal life over their career.

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Stig has invited legend investor Chris Bloomstran from Semper Augustus to teach us how to value Berkshire Hathaway on today's show. Semper Augustus has an outstanding track record with a compounded annual growth rate of 11.5% on equities since his fund's inception on 2/28/1999, compared to 7.6% for the S&P500.

IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:

00:00 - Intro

01:37 - The impact of holding cash on your portfolio returns.

24:07 - How to understand the five different components that make up stock market returns.

33:14 - How to estimate the expected return of being invested in the S&P500.

40:57 - What the intrinsic value of Berkshire Hathaway is.

45:51 - How Berkshire Hathaway has allocated capital since 2018.

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

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Stig’s 2023 masterclass with Chris Bloomstran on valuing Berkshire Hathaway | YouTube Video.
Stig’s 2022 masterclass with Chris Bloomstran on valuing Berkshire Hathaway | YouTube Video.
Stig’s masterclass with Chris Bloomstran on equity valuations | YouTube Video.
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