In 'Common Stocks and Uncommon Profits', Philip A. Fisher outlines his investment philosophy, which focuses on identifying and investing in high-quality growth companies. The book is renowned for Fisher's '15 points to look for in a common stock', which include evaluating a company's products, management, sales organization, research capabilities, and long-term growth prospects. Fisher advocates for a qualitative approach to investing, emphasizing the importance of understanding the business and its management rather than relying solely on quantitative metrics. The book also discusses when to buy and sell stocks, the role of dividends, and the pitfalls of short-term thinking in investing.
This book is a comprehensive collection of Warren Buffett's annual letters to Berkshire Hathaway shareholders, edited by Lawrence A. Cunningham. It provides valuable insights into Buffett's investment philosophy, corporate management, and business strategies. The letters are organized into thematic chapters, making it easier for readers to understand Buffett's views on various topics such as value investing, executive compensation, and market fluctuations. The book is praised for its clarity, wisdom, and practical advice, making it a definitive source for understanding Buffett's approach to business and investing.
This book is a curated collection of the finest shareholder letters written by more than 20 corporate leaders from 16 companies, including Warren Buffett, Tom Gayner, Kay Graham, Don Graham, Roberto Goizueta, Ginni Rometty, and Prem Watsa. The letters cover a wide range of topics such as long-term focus, corporate culture, capital allocation, buybacks, dividends, acquisitions, management, business strategy, and executive compensation. The book serves as a valuable resource for investors and students of the corporate world, providing deep insights into effective business management and investment strategies.
Kyle Grieve chats with Lawrence Cunningham about Lawrence’s fascination with Warren Buffett and Berkshire Hathaway, why corporate governance is so crucial for shareholders to understand, the power of transparency, accountability, and ethical decision-making, how Warren Buffett created his shareholder letters to create a competitive advantage, a list of some incredible businesses to research to understand best top-notch corporate governance, the makeup of a successful incentive program and a whole lot more!
IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:
00:00 - Intro
02:02 - How corporate governance protects shareholders.
06:53 - Why Warren Buffett has created a competitive advantage by writing his shareholder letters the way he does.
09:54 - A few businesses that have excellent corporate governance that investors should research.
13:35 - Lessons from Charlie Munger and Philip Fisher that helped Warren better understand quality.
29:39 - How Warren's alignment with shareholders is such a competitive advantage.
30:07 - Why Berkshire is such an attractive buyer compared to alternatives.
33:04 - A breakdown of some simple and complicated investments Warren has made using the 1-foot and 7-foot hurdle analogy.
40:41 - The ABCs of capital allocation and why all board members should understand them deeply.
46:27 - How Warren tracks intrinsic value for different business models and why you should utilize multiple tools.
56:32 - Why it's so hard for most companies to have shareholder-friendly incentive programs.
And so much more!
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