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Charlie Munger Shares Investing Philosophy and Insights on Global Securities Markets
TLDR Charlie Munger, renowned investor, discusses his investment philosophy of working with the best internet businesses, the importance of conviction in investment opportunities, and the enduring value of brands. He also shares his views on venture capitalists, the Chinese economy, and the keys to building a successful family.
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Charlie Munger, one of the most prolific investors of all time, did a podcast interview with Acquired where he discussed his investing history, the concept of building a great partnership, and his views on the global securities markets.
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Charlie Munger discusses his investment philosophy of working with the best internet businesses, committing to simple diligence, and leaving the business alone.
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Charlie Munger discusses how Warren Buffett didn't want to acquire Costco because he doesn't like retail, but Munger recognized that Costco had a unique business model and was one of those rare opportunities that would be highly successful.
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Charlie Munger believes that when you have an edge and conviction in an investment opportunity, you should bet heavily on it, and that most people are not taught this in business school.
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Charlie Munger believes that venture capitalists often prioritize their own interests over those of the businesses they invest in, and that endowments and large pools of capital should negotiate lower fees to hold venture capitalists more accountable.
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Charlie Munger believes that there are not many opportunities like Home Depot and Costco, and that Walmart made a mistake by not successfully competing with Costco because they were too invested in their old ideas and unwilling to adapt.
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Charlie Munger believes that brands, particularly those with a long history and strong reputation, have enduring value and can lead to pricing power, but the chances of buying one of these brands are low and not worth pursuing.
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Charlie Munger believes that the Chinese economy has better future prospects for the next 20 years than almost any other big economy.
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Charlie Munger believes that the leading companies in China are stronger and better than most other leading companies, and he is willing to take on some China risk in his portfolio.
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Costco's success is due to their culture of not raising prices, their focus on execution, and their ability to handle growth at a comfortable pace.
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Charlie Munger invested in BYD, a venture capital type company that went into the car business and was successful due to the genius of the CEO who was a natural engineer and production executive.
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Charlie Munger advises that building a successful family requires getting along with everyone, helping each other through tough times, and having trust, and that half of marriages in America work well.
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