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Aswath Damodaran: Read Less. Think More.

Feb 4, 2024
40:49
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Professor of Finance Aswath Damodaran discusses corporate lifecycles, the problem with following great investors, the fall of research analysts, and the rise of passive investing. He also shares an investing lesson from Charlie Munger.
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  • Investors should go beyond raw data by employing discipline and structured thinking to extract meaningful insights for investing and valuation.
  • Before analyzing a company's financials, it is crucial to understand the fundamental aspects of its business, rather than relying solely on assumptions based on its name.

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The Importance of Converting Data into Usable Information

With the abundance of data available, the challenge lies in converting that data into usable information. The speaker emphasizes the need to go beyond raw data by employing discipline and structured thinking to extract meaningful insights for day-to-day investing and valuation. While data is a valuable resource, relying on simplistic rules or averages can lead investors astray.

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