The Intellectual Investor

If you were obliged to invest all your investable assets with one person and you couldn't choose Warren or Charlie, whom would you pick?  

A basic property of religion is that the believer takes a leap of faith: to believe without expecting proof.   Read the article here:   

I'm going to share stories about my best and worst investment decisions. But don't worry, this isn't just a brag-and-cringe session about making or losing money.   Read the article here:  

At the end of July, Donald Trump went full Bitcoin. He wants the US to become a “Bitcoin superpower”; he promised to build a Bitcoin strategic reserve.  

How does our investment approach stack up against Warren Buffett's? Answering this question gives me a chance to dissect Buffett's famous investment principles and compare them to our own strategy.  

How do I describe myself as an investor? This question provides an opportunity to delve into what I mean by being an “eclectic value investor with a slight touch of dogmatism.” It's a comprehensive look at our investment philosophy and approach.... The post The Eclectic Value Investor – Ep 229 appeared first on The Intellectual Investor.

The discussion of AI quickly falls into a domain bordering on Sci-Fi. My thoughts here are only marginally shaped by scientific facts. If you look at technological progress over the centuries through the lens of productivity, the improvement was tiny,... The post The AI Revolution – Ep 228 appeared first on The Intellectual Investor.

There's a quote often attributed to Albert Einstein: "Insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results." As an investor, especially if you manage someone else's capital, you have to be slightly insane. During... The post Lessons from History’s Technology Booms – Ep 225 appeared first on The Intellectual Investor.

Despite the S&P 500 showing gains in the mid-teens, the average stock on the market is either up slightly or flat for the year. Most of the gains in the index came from the Magnificent 7 stocks, which constitute 35% of the index!  The... The post The Magnificent 7 and the Dangers of Market Hype – Ep 224 appeared first on The Intellectual Investor.

My daughter Hannah was just accepted to University of Denver. She might take out student loans. Why wouldn't she?

This week, I am going to share with you two essays that I wrote a few years ago. I want you to see this country through the eyes of an immigrant. If you were born here, you have only seen prosperity, making it more likely for you to take what you have... The post 30 Years in America – Edition 2024 – Ep 222 appeared first on The Intellectual Investor.

When in the past I described my trip to the Berkshire Hathaway annual meeting to others, I often found that I contradicted myself. I said I was going to see Warren Buffett and Charlie Munger speak, and then I said that their presentation was the least... The post Rediscovering the Essence of the Berkshire Hathaway Annual Meeting – Ep 221 appeared first on The Intellectual Investor.

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I took a stand when I spoke about Israel, here is why I did it. Here are all my articles about Israel:

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If you want to learn more about Soul in the Game, you can a copy of my book here:

Despite weakness in cable stock prices, our thesis on Charter Communications (CHTR) and Comcast (CMCSA) has not really changed. We made a small, superficial change in the portfolio. Read my full article about AI here:

AI is changing the way we live our life, and investing is no different. Here is how AI will change investing in my eyes. Read my full article about AI here:

One of my principles in life is to have a net positive impact on the people I touch. If every single stock I discussed only went straight up, I wouldn't have to worry about it. But this is not how life works.

A reader of mine recently asked me how I would construct the optimal portfolio. Here is how I would do it. 

You don't have to worry about the market and its crazy valuations. That's your neighbor's problem, not yours. In building your portfolio, we are aiming for resilience.

Here are 4 Mental Models That Will Change Your Life: