Talking Billions with Bogumil Baranowski Oliver Mueller: The Tai Chi Investor: Ancient Wisdom Meets Modern Value Investing: Why This Veteran Investor Moved to Paradise for Better Life & Returns
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Sep 22, 2025 Oliver Mueller, Chief Investment Officer at Acresco Investment Management, brings over 25 years of experience in value investing. He shares insights from his German upbringing, emphasizing the importance of planning and dignity. Discussing his move to Mauritius, Oliver highlights the improved work-life balance and focus on long-term thinking. He explains his sustainable value investing framework and lessons learned from market crises. Drawing parallels between Tai Chi and investing, he emphasizes patience and strategic action in decision-making.
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Humble Roots Sparked Investing Passion
- Oliver grew up in a German Mittelstand household where buying a house and rising interest rates taught careful planning about money.
- Early physical jobs and an apprenticeship at Deutsche Bank grounded his respect for earning and sparked his passion for investing.
Moved To Mauritius For Time And Focus
- Oliver moved to Mauritius in 2014 to be more present for his family and slow down after demanding jobs in London and Frankfurt.
- The island lifestyle helped him think longer term for life and investing, similar to Buffett living in Omaha.
Mixing Valuation With Stakeholder Thinking
- Influences combined technical valuation with long-term stakeholder thinking, shaping his hybrid investment style.
- Figures like Damodaran, Polman, Buffett, and Costolani merged valuation, responsibility, and patience in his approach.
