Mohnish Pabrai's Q&A at Clemson University - Wall Street South Investment Club on November 13, 2023
Jan 9, 2024
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Mohnish Pabrai, renowned investor and founder of Pabrai Investment Funds, answers questions at Clemson University. Topics include auction-driven markets, Berkshire's PetroChina investment, anomaly-based investing, investing in Turkey, car dealerships, lunch with Warren and Charlie, and the benefits of concentrated holdings.
Investments may not make sense in euphoric or extremely low pricing scenarios in auction-driven markets.
Recognizing extreme valuation discrepancies and anomalies in investing can lead to significant returns.
Deep dives
The importance of recognizing extreme pricing in investments
There are two scenarios where an investment may not make sense: when pricing is so euphoric and extreme that it resembles a bubble, or when pricing and valuation are unusually low. This is because auction-driven markets can swing in both extreme directions.
An example of identifying an anomaly in the market
Warren Buffett's investment in PetroChina demonstrated the importance of recognizing extreme valuation discrepancies. PetroChina was a dominant oil company earning $12 billion annually, but its market cap was only $35 billion, trading at three times earnings with a 15% dividend yield. Warren Buffett considered it a no-brainer bet due to the significant valuation disparity.
The significance of anomalies in investing
The speaker emphasizes the value of focusing on anomalies in investing. An anomaly-based approach involves looking for situations that make no sense, such as extreme valuation discrepancies or undervalued assets. By being selective and acting on these anomalies, investors can potentially achieve greater returns.
The importance of understanding businesses and anomalies
In order to successfully identify anomalies, it is crucial for investors to understand the businesses they are considering. This involves conducting thorough research on individual companies and industries. By focusing on what is within their circle of competence and being attentive to anomalies, investors can make informed decisions.
Mohnish Pabrai's Q&A at Clemson University - Wall Street South Investment Club on November 13, 2023.
(00:00:00) - Auction-driven markets (00:02:07) - Berkshire's PetroChina investment (00:04:34) - Anomaly-based investing (00:05:27) - Reysas (00:08:36) - Macro-economic factors in investing (00:11:29) - Clemson to Austin (00:14:32) - Finding anomalies; Investing in Turkey (00:17:24) - Funeral home business (00:20:14) - 13F filings (00:21:30) - Car dealerships (00:29:05) - Lunch with Warren and Charlie (00:36:55) - Diversification (00:40:27) - The LA Country Club
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