Episode 335 - "What About Warren Buffett?"
12/12/24 • 68 min
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What makes Warren Buffett’s investment legacy so iconic, and how has his advice shaped the world of investing? In this episode, we delve into Warren Buffet's investment philosophy and the lessons he offers everyday investors. In our conversation, we unpack the impact of his investment strategies on the financial world, debunk common misconceptions, and discuss how his strategies have changed over time. We also examine the structural barriers to replicating his success, the complexities of scale and changing market dynamics, and the parallels between his approach and modern asset pricing models. Discover Warren Buffett’s astonishing historical returns, his perspectives on diminishing returns for active managers, and the misunderstood nuances of his advice regarding index funds. Gain insight into academic research on Warren Buffett’s success, his pragmatic view on cash holdings, and his opinion on the value of dividends for investors. Tune in to learn about the world's greatest investor and how you can apply his wisdom to your own portfolio!
Key Points From This Episode:
(0:04:55) Warren Buffett’s legacy and Berkshire Hathaway's performance history.
(0:13:04) The problem of diminishing returns to scale and finding skilled active managers.
(0:18:37) Reasons Buffett repeatedly advises most investors to choose low-cost index funds.
(0:23:14) Why identifying skilled managers before they outperform the market is impossible.
(0:30:15) Research explaining Buffett's success using multi-factor asset pricing models.
(0:35:30) Insight into why Berkshire Hathaway holds large cash reserves as part of its strategy.
(0:44:02) Buffett’s views on dividends and why his focus remains on reinvestment.
(0:48:16) Why diversification concentration is a bad strategy and Buffett's investing superpower.
(0:57:07) Aftershow: Ben’s experience of being on The Wealthy Barber podcast.
(0:58:07) Reviews and feedback from the episode with Randolph Cohen and Michael Green.
(1:04:58) Changes to our year-end episode format and what listeners can expect.
Links From Today’s Episode: Meet with PWL Capital: https://calendly.com/d/3vm-t2j-h3p
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Dan Bortolotti on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/dan-bortolotti-8a482310/
CPP by the Fire — https://pages.pwlcapital.com/webinar_cpp_by_the_fire
Braden Warwick on LinkedIn — https://linkedin.com/in/braden-warwick-a40b48a3/
PWL Capital CPP Tool — https://research-tools.pwlcapital.com/research/cpp
Berkshire Hathaway — https://berkshirehathaway.com/
Berkshire Hathaway Shareholder Letters — https://berkshirehathaway.com/letters/letters.html
Richard Ennis — https://richardmennis.com/author/richard-m-ennis
Home Trust — https://hometrust.ca/
Ben on The Wea...
What makes Warren Buffett’s investment legacy so iconic, and how has his advice shaped the world of investing? In this episode, we delve into Warren Buffet's investment philosophy and the lessons he offers everyday investors. In our conversation, we unpack the impact of his investment strategies on the financial world, debunk common misconceptions, and discuss how his strategies have changed over time. We also examine the structural barriers to replicating his success, the complexities of scale and changing market dynamics, and the parallels between his approach and modern asset pricing models. Discover Warren Buffett’s astonishing historical returns, his perspectives on diminishing returns for active managers, and the misunderstood nuances of his advice regarding index funds. Gain insight into academic research on Warren Buffett’s success, his pragmatic view on cash holdings, and his opinion on the value of dividends for investors. Tune in to learn about the world's greatest investor and how you can apply his wisdom to your own portfolio!
Key Points From This Episode:
(0:04:55) Warren Buffett’s legacy and Berkshire Hathaway's performance history.
(0:13:04) The problem of diminishing returns to scale and finding skilled active managers.
(0:18:37) Reasons Buffett repeatedly advises most investors to choose low-cost index funds.
(0:23:14) Why identifying skilled managers before they outperform the market is impossible.
(0:30:15) Research explaining Buffett's success using multi-factor asset pricing models.
(0:35:30) Insight into why Berkshire Hathaway holds large cash reserves as part of its strategy.
(0:44:02) Buffett’s views on dividends and why his focus remains on reinvestment.
(0:48:16) Why diversification concentration is a bad strategy and Buffett's investing superpower.
(0:57:07) Aftershow: Ben’s experience of being on The Wealthy Barber podcast.
(0:58:07) Reviews and feedback from the episode with Randolph Cohen and Michael Green.
(1:04:58) Changes to our year-end episode format and what listeners can expect.
Links From Today’s Episode: Meet with PWL Capital: https://calendly.com/d/3vm-t2j-h3p
Rational Reminder on iTunes — https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-rational-reminder-podcast/id1426530582. Rational Reminder Website — https://rationalreminder.ca/
Rational Reminder on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/rationalreminder/
Rational Reminder on X — https://x.com/RationalRemindRational Reminder on TikTok — www.tiktok.com/@rationalreminder
Rational Reminder on YouTube — https://www.youtube.com/channel/
Rational Reminder Email — [email protected]Benjamin Felix — https://pwlcapital.com/our-team/
Benjamin on X — https://x.com/benjaminwfelix
Benjamin on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjaminwfelix/
Mark McGrath on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/markmcgrathcfp/ Mark McGrath on X — https://x.com/MarkMcGrathCFP
Dan Bortolotti on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/dan-bortolotti-8a482310/
CPP by the Fire — https://pages.pwlcapital.com/webinar_cpp_by_the_fire
Braden Warwick on LinkedIn — https://linkedin.com/in/braden-warwick-a40b48a3/
PWL Capital CPP Tool — https://research-tools.pwlcapital.com/research/cpp
Berkshire Hathaway — https://berkshirehathaway.com/
Berkshire Hathaway Shareholder Letters — https://berkshirehathaway.com/letters/letters.html
Richard Ennis — https://richardmennis.com/author/richard-m-ennis
Home Trust — https://hometrust.ca/
Ben on The Wea...
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Key Points From This Episode:
(0:03:27) The Reitan family’s journey from a single grocery store to a multinational group.
(0:04:20) How Reitan Kapital fits into the broader Reitan Group and how it started.
(0:06:35) Discover how Reitan Kapital defines risk and the role of access liquidity.
(0:08:06) Magnus shares how he developed his personal investment philosophy.
(0:09:33) Hear how his personal interest in finance led to founding Reitan Kapital.
(0:11:24) Explore the differences between managing a business and a family portfolio.
(0:12:26) Why the company chose to hire a CIO who was not part of the Reitan family.
(0:13:59) Reitan Kapital’s values: long-term perspective, diversification, liquidity, and low costs.
(0:17:37) Hear how the family decided on and agreed to the company's investment approach.
(0:18:58) Asset allocation at Reitan Kapital and the reasons behind its approach.
(0:21:50) Avoiding portfolio complexity and the benefits of evidence-based investing.
(0:24:30) The influence of Norway’s Sovereign Wealth Fund on Reitan Kapital’s philosophy.
(0:26:07) Sources of information for learning about portfolio management and financial markets.
(0:27:00) Lessons and key takeaways from the recent Reitan Kapital investor conference.
(0:29:38) He shares his definition of success and why passion is important.
Links From Today’s Episode: Meet with PWL Capital: https://calendly.com/d/3vm-t2j-h3p
Rational Reminder on iTunes — https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-rational-reminder-podcast/id1426530582. Rational Reminder Website — https://rationalreminder.ca/
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Rational Reminder Email — [email protected]Benjamin Felix — https://pwlcapital.com/our-team/
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Episode 336 - Steve Utkus: Investor Beliefs and Financial Advice
What shapes investor beliefs and behaviours? Steve Utkus, a leading expert in investor behaviour and former Global Head of Investor and Retirement Research at Vanguard, brings decades of groundbreaking insights to this episode. Drawing on exclusive access to Vanguard’s anonymized client data and investor surveys, Steve uncovers the intricate links between what people believe and how they invest. In the first half, he reveals surprising findings from his research into investor beliefs and portfolio decisions. The second half dives into the impact of financial advisors, both human and robotic, on improving investor outcomes. Steve’s reflections, enriched by years of collaboration with academic leaders and personal conversations with Vanguard founder Jack Bogle, offer a rare window into the world of data-driven financial research. Join us today for this fascinating conversation as we unpack fresh perspectives on investor behaviour and the evolving role of financial advice!
Key Points From This Episode:
(0:00:20) The importance of understanding investor belief, Steve’s unique approach to studying it, and the benefits of using survey data.
(0:08:37) Understanding the effects of individual beliefs on portfolio equity shares.
(0:13:40) How equity sensitivity varies with things like trading frequency and how observed sensitivity compares with predictions of an asset pricing model.
(0:17:27) The variation of beliefs across different groups and the strong effect of being a pessimist, optimist, or having a middle-of-the-road perspective.
(0:21:29) Investor cash flow expectations, how it affects stock return expectations, and how it aligns with models of equilibrium.
(0:24:35) The impact of stock market disaster expectations on future stock returns and the effect of COVID-19 on investor expectations.
(0:33:37) ESG investing motives, portfolio impact, and the role of financial returns.
(0:38:35) Unpacking the impact of robo-advisors on previously DIY investors and who benefits.
(0:45:21) Pros and cons of human financial advisors: the needs they satisfy over robo-advisors.
(0:53:12) How unadvised investors' needs differ from those who get financial advice.
(0:54:04) What determines how much value investors place on financial advice and how they think about the trade-offs between fees and the value of advice.
(01:00:00) Reasons traditionally-advised people give for not switching to robo-advising.
(01:03:15) Having a relationship with a good advisor: how it impacts investor behaviour through poor market performance periods, and the importance of frequent quality communication.
(01:13:07) The key attributes of a high-retention advisor and what they should be focusing on.
(01:19:02) Success, retirement, timing, and knowing when to leave, according to Steve.
Links From Today’s Episode: Meet with PWL Capital: https://calendly.com/d/3vm-t2j-h3p
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