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Capital Ideas Investing Podcast
Conversations with Mike Gitlin: Featuring Alan Wilson
May 9, 2024
Alan Wilson, equity portfolio manager with 33 years of experience, shares insights from his career at Capital Group and lessons learned from Steve Jobs. He discusses stepping out of comfort zones in investing, the importance of individuality, and applying unique perspectives in decision-making.
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- Importance of analytical skills in investing highlighted by Capital Group's portfolio manager Alan Wilson.
- Value of considered inaction in long-term investments emphasized by Wilson using Apple stock as a case study.
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Joining Capital Group and the Interview Process
Alan Wilson, a portfolio manager at Capital Group for 33 years, discusses how he was interviewed by Karen Larson, a research director who started as a secretary at the firm. Through the interview process, Wilson highlighted his analytical approach and willingness to take risks, sharing stories of past mistakes like sports betting. Larson saw his potential as an investor and took a chance, emphasizing the importance of analytical skills in investing.
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