Super Investor #30 in our series is Chris Bloomstran – The Deep-Dive Value Investor. Known for his meticulous research and long-term investment strategy, Bloomstran has built a reputation as one of the most disciplined and analytical value investors in the market today. His investment philosophy, deeply rooted in fundamental analysis,…
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Buy and Hold: The Ultimate Long-Term Investment Strategy
The Buy and Hold Strategy is one of the most reliable and time-tested investing approaches. It involves purchasing stocks (or other assets) and holding them for years or even decades, regardless of short-term market fluctuations. This strategy has been championed by legendary investors like Warren Buffett, Charlie Munger, and Peter…
Why ROIC Matters in Buffett’s Stock Picks
ROIC is Warren Buffett’s go-to metric for spotting quality stocks that deliver long-term value. When Buffett bought See’s Candies in 1972 for $25 million, its high Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) signaled a business that turned modest capital into massive profits—eventually generating over $2 billion in earnings for Berkshire Hathaway….
How to Spot Undervalued Stocks Like Warren Buffett
Undervalued stocks are the holy grail for buy-and-hold investors seeking long-term wealth. Imagine snagging a gem like Coca-Cola (KO) at a bargain, as Warren Buffett did in 1988, and watching it grow into a cornerstone of your portfolio. That’s the power of spotting undervalued stocks—paying less than a company is…
Tracking Your Portfolio Performance Correctly & What Is a Good Return?
Why Measuring Portfolio Performance Matters Investing is not just about picking the right stocks—it’s also about evaluating how well your portfolio performs over time. But how do you measure portfolio performance correctly? And what qualifies as a “good” return? Many investors make the mistake of using misleading comparisons, focusing on…
Most Investors Underperform the Market. Here’s Why and How to Fix It
Most investors underperform the market—not because they lack intelligence, but because they let emotions, poor strategies, and bad habits drive their decisions. While the S&P 500 has historically returned around 10% annually, studies show that the average investor earns significantly less. According to Dalbar’s Quantitative Analysis of Investor Behavior, the…
Buy, Hold, and Wait: How Discipline Wins in Investing
Warren Buffett, one of the greatest investors of all time, is famous for his discipline and buy-and-hold strategy. While many traders chase quick profits, Buffett’s greatest skill is often doing nothing—simply holding onto great businesses for decades. In investing, patience is a superpower, but most investors struggle with it. Why?…
Why Traditional Valuation Metrics Fail for High-Growth Stocks
When analyzing stocks, investors often rely on traditional valuation metrics like the Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio, Price-to-Book (P/B) ratio, and Dividend Yield to determine if a company is undervalued or overvalued. While these metrics work well for stable, mature companies, they often fail when applied to high-growth stocks. Take Amazon (AMZN)…
Tax-Loss Harvesting: Save on Taxes & Grow Your Wealth
Taxes can eat into your investment returns, but smart tax strategies can help long-term investors minimize their liabilities and keep more of their hard-earned money. Two key tax strategies — tax-loss harvesting and the step-up in basis rule—can significantly impact how much you owe in taxes and how much wealth…
How to Use Margin of Safety to Find Undervalued Stocks
Investing in stocks comes with inherent risks, but one principle can help investors minimize losses while maximizing potential gains: the margin of safety. This concept, championed by Benjamin Graham and widely used by Warren Buffett, ensures that investors buy stocks at a discount to their intrinsic value, reducing the risk…