Andrew Wellington, a deep value investor and portfolio manager at Lyrical Asset Management, shares insights into his firm’s unique approach to valuing companies. He discusses strategies for identifying high-quality growth stocks that are undervalued and the importance of balancing diversification with concentration in portfolio construction. Wellington also delves into navigating cyclical investments, critiques market valuations, and reflects humorously on the journey of value investing while emphasizing the power of patience and fundamental financial analysis.
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Gems Amid the Junk
Lyrical Asset Management seeks deep value stocks with quality growth characteristics.
They look for companies with earnings growth comparable to or better than the S&P 500 but trading at significant discounts.
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Peerless Companies
Many undervalued companies lack direct peers, making it hard for the market to value them accurately.
Ameriprise and Primerica are examples of such peerless companies.
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Avoiding Cyclical Industries
Avoid investing in highly cyclical industries due to the difficulty of predicting earnings accurately.
Cyclical businesses often exhibit lower quality and poor long-term growth prospects.
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