Qualitative research
We do extensive fieldwork including visits to company operations, meetings with management teams, and participation in industry events.
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We look for companies with founders and management teams that have a vested interest in increasing shareholder value
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We look for companies that are run by great management teams
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We look for companies that have the capacity for compounding returns and high marginal returns on capital
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We look for opportunities that offers value with a near-zero risk of total loss
We believe that a company's common stock price will eventually reflect the per-share value of the underlying business.
We believe the narrative ("story" equation) around the stock is key to unlocking the potential future value.
Actual investing - invest in actual companies and not abstract ideas
Qualitative research - no computer screening, lots of field work, unique ideas
Focused portfolios - 5 to10 stocks, 60%+ in top 5, low turnover