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Yet Another Value Podcast

The Science of Hitting's Alex Morris dissects "Letting Winners Run" philosophy and strategy

Feb 7, 2024
Alex Morris, Founder of TSOH Investment Research, discusses the 'Letting Winners Run' strategy, exploring hindsight bias, cash flow considerations, examples of timeless businesses, the role of management, position sizing, and dismissing banks as a source of letting winners run.
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  • Letting winners run is a valuable investment strategy that involves holding onto successful investments for extended periods of time.
  • Assessing the long-term potential and trajectory of a company, considering factors such as market conditions, competitive landscape, and management execution, is crucial in determining when to let winners run or sell.

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The importance of letting winners run

The podcast episode discusses the concept of letting winners run in investing. The speaker emphasizes the value of holding onto successful investments for extended periods of time. They highlight research and examples that suggest many highly successful investors have had a few big winners that became a significant portion of their portfolios. The episode explores the idea that truly successful investments often require patience and a long-term perspective. It also delves into the importance of identifying forever businesses, timeless companies that are likely to thrive regardless of short-term fluctuations in the market. The speaker suggests that understanding the potential longevity of a business can help inform decisions on letting winners run.

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