The Memo by Howard Marks

Something of Value

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Jan 14, 2021
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INSIGHT

Value Investing Explained

  • Value investing is about quantifying intrinsic worth based on cash flow.
  • Buy when the market price is significantly below this intrinsic value.
ANECDOTE

Evolution of Value Investing

  • Benjamin Graham, a value investing proponent, popularized a low-valuation style.
  • Warren Buffett, Graham's protege, later broadened the value definition to include 'great businesses at fair prices'.
INSIGHT

Value Traps and Tech

  • The strict focus on low valuations by some value investors often excludes technology stocks.
  • This narrow approach can lead to "value traps" – seemingly cheap investments with hidden flaws.
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