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The Acquirers Podcast

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

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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Quick takeaways

  • The author’s investment philosophy centers on the importance of an investor's temperament, significantly influencing successful long-term investing outcomes.
  • Qualitative analysis is essential for identifying unique insights into businesses that quantitative data alone may overlook, enhancing investment strategies.

Deep dives

The Motivation Behind Writing The Perceptive Investor

The book 'The Perceptive Investor' originated from a personal endeavor, initially crafted as a way to consolidate the author's investment philosophy. With a background of reading numerous finance and business books, the author aimed to annotate his learnings alongside his insights. What began as a personal project evolved into a comprehensive work that illustrates that successful investing fundamentally hinges on one’s temperament. This focus on temperament represents a core aspect of the book, suggesting that how investors emotionally engage with their strategies can significantly influence outcomes.

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