The Acquirers Podcast

Ardal Loh-Gronager on his book The Perceptive Investor, Global equity investment, China | S07 E06

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Feb 18, 2025
Ardal Loh-Gronager, the founder of Loh-Gronager Partners and author of "The Perceptive Investor," shares his insights on global equity investment and value investing. He discusses the crucial role of investing temperament and cognitive biases in success. Loh-Gronager emphasizes the importance of rigorous on-the-ground research in emerging markets, particularly in China. He draws fascinating parallels between spectrography and investment evaluation, while also exploring generational perspectives in China and Taiwan and the unique investment climates in South Korea and India.
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ADVICE

Investment Strategy

  • Look for undervalued businesses with strong moats, long-term growth potential, and good capital allocation.
  • Target founder-operated companies with 10% annual growth and hold for at least five years.
ADVICE

Key Investment Criteria

  • Prioritize high returns on capital employed, as advised by Warren Buffett.
  • Focus on strong margins and conservative financing, especially cash flow.
ANECDOTE

Angel Align Technologies Moat

  • Ardal O'Hanlon discusses Angel Align Technologies, a Chinese dental aligner company.
  • He realized on a trip to China that the company's supposed moat was an illusion.
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