We Study Billionaires - The Investor’s Podcast Network TIP734: My Investment Philosophy w/ Clay Finck
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Jul 4, 2025 Clay shares his personal investment philosophy shaped by years of learning from the likes of Charlie Munger. He discusses the pursuit of financial independence through long-term, quality investments. The importance of patience and the concept of 'sidecar investing' are explored. Clay emphasizes focusing on exceptional businesses over cheap stocks, advocating for a simple, disciplined approach to investing. He shares insights on constructing a robust portfolio and the value of ignoring market noise for sustained success.
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Early Investing Loss and Recovery
- Clay Finck lost all his money on his first stock investment at age 18 but used the experience to learn and improve.
- Shortly after, he bought Apple stock, which multiplied his investment over the following years.
Financial Independence via Stocks
- Clay defines financial independence as having liquid assets equal to 25 times annual expenses.
- Stocks are key for achieving this, offering best long-term passive wealth growth historically.
Stocks Align with Business Returns
- Long-term returns of a stock align closely with the business's own return on capital.
- Great businesses with high returns can outperform even if bought at expensive prices over decades.
