This Week in Intelligent Investing

Alex Morris on His New Book, "Buffett and Munger Unscripted", and Disney $DIS

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Feb 27, 2025
In this conversation, Alex Morris, founder of the TSOH Investment Research Service, shares insights from his book on Berkshire Hathaway’s shareholder meetings. He explores key investment principles and the challenge of distilling complex ideas into accessible narratives. Morris highlights the importance of cash flow dynamics and how technological perceptions influence investment choices. The discussion also covers Disney's strategic shifts, market confidence in retail, and the challenges of investment timing, offering a deep dive into the evolving nature of successful investing.
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INSIGHT

Key Investment Insights

  • Prioritize management incentives and alignment with shareholder interests.
  • Consider certainty as a key factor in investment underwriting, alongside valuation and capital allocation.
INSIGHT

Value of Early Meetings

  • Early Berkshire Hathaway shareholder meeting recordings (1994-2004) offer particularly valuable insights.
  • The nature of questions and audience shifted over time, influencing the meeting's focus.
ANECDOTE

1998 Meeting Focus

  • The 1998 Berkshire Hathaway meeting featured extensive discussions about technology investments.
  • Buffett and Munger fielded questions about their perceived aversion to tech and their investment approach.
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