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Interview. Compounding Quality on Investing in the Best Companies in the World

Nov 21, 2024
Peter, known as Compounding Quality, is a Belgian investor and writer who specializes in quality investing. He shares his unique three-step valuation approach and discusses how to identify high-quality companies. The conversation highlights the critical role of strong management and the pitfalls of sell-side reports. Peter reflects on his worst investments and the importance of knowing when to sell. Cultural differences in investment strategies between Europe and the U.S. are also explored, emphasizing how these influence overall market performance.
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Quick takeaways

  • The speaker emphasizes the importance of investing in quality companies led by strong management to align incentives with shareholders.
  • Valuation techniques like forward P/E ratios and earnings growth models are crucial, as paying too much can turn quality investments into poor ones.

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Investment Philosophy and Personal Journey

The discussion outlines a strong investment philosophy centered on quality stocks and the principles of compounding interest. The speaker emphasizes their journey from a home-biased investor focusing on Belgian stocks to a more diversified strategy that involves globally recognized quality companies. The experience of having to liquidate their Belgian stock portfolio due to regulatory restrictions prompted a deeper exploration of quality investing. Influenced by notable literature, the speaker highlights the importance of finding one's own investment beliefs and sticking to them during market fluctuations.

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