

Mohnish Pabrai’s Q&A Session with Students at Clemson University - Jan 27, 2021
Feb 14, 2023
Mohnish Pabrai, a seasoned investor and author, engages students in a lively Q&A session. He discusses the GameStop phenomenon and the intricacies of shorting stocks, shedding light on market dynamics. Pabrai emphasizes the importance of fundamentals over macro trends and shares insights on impact investing. He reflects on his investment philosophy, balancing financial gains with ethical considerations. The conversation also touches on Bitcoin's speculative nature and notable investment opportunities like Turkey’s warehouse market.
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Owner Mindset Over Trading
- Holding great businesses long term outperforms buying undervalued stocks and selling them at full price.
- Thinking like an entrepreneur owning the business changes investing mindset and improves returns.
Market Prices Are Auction-Driven
- Auction-driven markets cause stock prices to fluctuate widely beyond intrinsic value.
- This volatility allows value investors to find opportunities and profit from market inefficiencies.
Avoid Shorting Stocks
- Avoid shorting stocks because maximum gain is limited and losses can be unlimited.
- Shorting heavily shorted stocks like GameStop is especially risky and often leads to big trouble.