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Chai with Pabrai

Mohnish Pabrai's Q&A Session at Boston College, Carroll School of Management on October 12, 2023

Dec 18, 2023
Mohnish Pabrai, investor and author of 'The Dhandho Investor,' shares insights on investing anomalies and his experience with companies like Fiat Chrysler and Rain Industries. He discusses the importance of identifying anomalies and avoiding Excel in financial calculations. Pabrai also touches on investing in distressed industries and highlights his success in finding mispricing opportunities in Turkey. The podcast explores Warren Buffett's strategy, including his interest in Japanese trading companies, and emphasizes the significance of holding onto great businesses.
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  • Investing is about finding anomalies or mispricings in the market and focusing on undervalued businesses globally across various sectors.
  • Simplicity is key in investing, distilling the essence of a business into a simple model to understand core value drivers and potential risks.

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The Importance of Anomalies in Investing

Investing is often about finding anomalies or extreme mispricings in the market. These anomalies are rare but can have a significant impact on investment returns. The key is to identify these anomalies by looking for businesses that are undervalued or have unique circumstances that the market has overlooked. These anomalies may be found globally in both emerging and developed markets across various sectors. It is important to focus on the fundamental qualities of a business and understand the underlying factors that contribute to its potential success or turnaround.

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