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Charlie Munger

Acquired

2023/10/30
Acquired

Acquired

2023/10/30
In a rare and exclusive longform podcast interview, Charlie Munger, at the age of 99, shares his profound insights on investing, partnerships, and business strategies. Recorded over dinner at his Los Angeles home, Munger reflects on his storied career, including his legendary partnership with Warren Buffett at Berkshire Hathaway. This conversation offers invaluable advice for today's investors and delves into his favorite investments like Costco.
Charlie Munger provides critical perspectives on modern investment challenges, such as sports betting and its negative impacts on society. He advocates for a tax on short-term gains and praises durable business models exemplified by companies like Costco and Hermes. Munger emphasizes high-conviction decisions and patience in investing, citing Apple as a prime example of leveraging strong brand power. He also discusses BYD’s rise in the electric car industry and critiques the misuse of EBITDA. Additionally, Munger shares timeless wisdom on building strong families and successful marriages, drawing from his own experiences and those of his long-standing partnership with Warren Buffett.
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Sports betting is not good for America.
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Berkshire's profitable investments in Japanese trading houses due to low-interest rates and strong assets
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Success comes from a few high-conviction decisions.
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An investment of $270 million in BYD is now worth $8 billion.