Ben Griffiths - Small cap legend builds a 30 year portfolio | Summer Series

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Dec 15, 2024

Ben Griffiths, co-founder and executive chairman of Eley Griffiths, brings over 30 years of investment expertise to the conversation. He emphasizes the overlooked potential of small-cap stocks and shares his unique strategies for building a 30-year investment portfolio. Ben discusses how he educates his children about financial principles and the importance of quality management in investments. He underscores diversification and long-term thinking as keys to successful investing, making this a masterclass in prudent wealth-building.

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ANECDOTE

Early Investments

At 15, Ben Griffiths started investing in Ansett Transport Industries and Western Mining Holdings.
These early investments, along with BHP (influenced by his father), sparked his lifelong passion for the stock market.

ADVICE

Teaching Kids Investing

Teach kids about investing by relating it to familiar businesses like banks or consumer brands.
The concept of dividends can also excite children by demonstrating tangible returns.

INSIGHT

Quality over Speculation

Early investment success can come from accidentally choosing quality companies.
Focus on quality businesses and avoid speculative, boom-bust stocks.

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Ben Griffiths is the cofounder, executive chairman and senior portfolio manager at Eley Griffiths.

Throughout this Summer Series, we're speaking to 12 accomplished investors and financial advisors to unpack their journeys in finance and the lessons they've learned along the way.

In today's conversation with Ben, we're unpacking:

Ben's start in the funds management industry
Why Ben thinks investors should pay attention to the smaller end of the market
How Ben is teaching his kids to invest
Key characteristics of his successful investments over the years
How Ben would set up a retail investors portfolio for the next 30 years

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