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TIP647: Value Investing Masterclass w/ Soo Chuen Tan

We Study Billionaires - The Investor’s Podcast Network

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Value Lies in Substance, Not Illusions

Short-termism in corporate strategy leads companies to outsource critical functions such as R&D, manufacturing, and sales, resulting in fragmented businesses with inflated valuations. This trend is evident in industries like pharmaceuticals and software, where firms prioritize acquisitions over maintaining core competencies, effectively stripping away competitive advantages. The rise of such corporations, despite lacking essential development capabilities, highlights a troubling shift in modern capital markets, further fueled by Gresham's Law, which posits that poor practices can dominate good ones.

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