Lessons From 30 Years as a Value Investor | Steve Romick
Sep 29, 2023
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Steve Romick, FPA Crescent Manager, shares lessons from his 30-year career as a value investor. Topics include the current state of value investing, unique aspects of managing a go anywhere fund, the importance of saying 'I don't know' as an investor, the impact of AI and disruption on the investment landscape, the influence of narratives on the market, the role of cash and drawdowns in investing, and the qualities of standout companies.
Being true to oneself as an investor is crucial and trying to please everyone should be avoided.
Maintaining an independent and objective long-term view is important for investors and having a track record built over several decades can be beneficial.
Managing risk during tough market periods is a key aspect of investment strategy and can lead to strong performance even during downturns.
Deep dives
The importance of being true to yourself as an investor
Steve Roman shares advice he would give his younger self, emphasizing the need to be true to oneself as an investor and not try to please everyone.
The value of a long-term perspective
Steve Roman discusses the importance of maintaining an independent and objective long-term view as an investor, highlighting the benefits of having a track record built over several decades.
The challenge of market volatility and risk management
Steve Roman explains how his investment strategy focuses on managing risk in tough periods, allowing the fund to perform well even during market downturns.
The benefits of a flexible investment approach
Steve Roman emphasizes the importance of flexibility in investment decisions, urging investors to consider new technologies, like AI, and constantly adapt to changing market dynamics.
The role of cash and portfolio construction
Steve Roman discusses the presence of cash in the portfolio, explaining that it is a byproduct of their investment process and is used to take advantage of attractive risk-reward opportunities.
In this episode, we speak with FPA Crescent Manager Steve Romick. Steve has built an exceptional long-term record using an approach that combines value investing with protection of capital and drawdown management. We discuss the biggest lessons he has learned in his decades of managing money, get his take on the current state of value investing and talk about many of the unique aspects of managing a go anywhere fund.