Is there a limit to how much an investor should know about a potential investment? While it can seem like there’s an infinite amount of relevant considerations for any given business, the ability to discern the difference between important information and extraneous data is an indispensable tool in the investor’s kit.

If jumping into the deep end of the S&P 500 seems like a daunting proposition, keeping your investing practice focused on a smaller scale can make the process of understanding “the weather” a much more manageable task. Keeping the boundaries of your research close to the boundaries of your own circle of competence can go a long way in terms of keeping the process from being overwhelming.

This week we join Phil and Danielle in a continuation of this series discussing their idea of business meteorology, a topic that has utility for everyone from investing novices to the most seasoned of financial forecasters.

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Topics Discussed:

• Investing circle of confidence
• Intimidation in the research process
• Buffett on taking advantage of the moment
• Spotting warning signs
• Netflix vs. other streamers

Resources Discussed:

• The Weather Matrix (value/understanding)

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