Warren Buffett's 2015 Annual Letter

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Warren Buffett's 2015 Annual Letter

FromThe Education of a Value Investor

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Feb 29, 2016

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Discussing Warren Buffett's 2015 Annual Letter with Carol Massar and Noah Buhayar

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I'm a work in progress. This podcast documents my ongoing quest for wealth, wisdom and enlightenment. The episodes are of variable length: When I find an interesting person to talk to - who is willing to have the conversation recorded, I put it up. But I have also found that it is useful to record my own thoughts - in short snippets.

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Michael McCloskey - His journey to become a value investor, Visa and the whole credit cards industry: Michael McCloskey is the founder and president of GreensKeeper Asset Management. He is one of those rare-to-find people who has a flair for both numbers and writing. In fact, he has a BSc in mathematics, as well as both a JD and an MBA degree. Michael has worked as an investment banker and has a lot of experience in the securities industry. Today, he lives in Mississauga, Canada with his wife and two daughters. Michael McCloskey talks to Guy Spier about how he became a value investor and the principles he learned from Buffett and Munger along the way, such as sharing wisdom. He speaks fondly about family values and teaching, mentioning his alumni at GreensKeeper with particular joy. Michael then takes the listener through the research report on Visa he recently produced, while giving an insight into the whole credit cards and payment networks industry. Finally, he reflects upon his da by The Education of a Value Investor
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Milo Jones - Intelligence Failures, OODA-Loops, the Influence of Digital Tech on Society and the War: Milo Jones is political scientist, a business school professor focusing on intelligence analysis and geopolitics, and has served as an officer in the US Marine Corps. He is currently based in Warsaw, Poland, but he spends plenty of time travelling around the world. Milo is also the author of the book Constructing Cassandra: Reframing Intelligence Failure at the CIA, 1947-2001. He talks to Guy Spier about the conclusions of his book, insights for investors from the intelligence community and the concept of OODA loops. Milo Jones also explains the idea of how “the digital retrieves the medieval” and discusses possible outcomes of the war in Ukraine. Full transcript available here: https://aqfd.docsend.com/view/2ixfuarfgxp6z2y4 Contents: (00:00:00) From the Upper East Side to the US Marine Corps (00:07:44) The Reason Behind Intelligence Failures (00:16:59) Insights for Investors from by The Education of a Value Investor
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John Zolidis - About what made him found his company, the retail sector and physical stores vs Amazon: John Zolidis is an equity analyst and a registered investment advisor, President, and Founder of Quo Vadis Capital Inc. He talks to Guy Spier about what made him found his own company, about the retail sector, and the battle between physical stores and Amazon. John also shares why he is fascinated with the Chinese market, as well as gives some insight into a company he has been following. Full transcript available here: https://aqfd.docsend.com/view/mx8ghkc4wihjuwu5 Contents: (00:00:00) Introduction (00:07:55) Life in Southampton, New York (00:11:22) The Flaws of Sell-Side Research (00:25:29) About the Retail Sector (00:30:17) Difficulties in Apparel Retail (00:47:21) Physical Stores vs. Amazon (00:58:54) The French Luxury Sector and Big Surface Stores (01:06:00) Investing in China: How to Minimize the Risks? (01:17:33) Transition Between Research and Investment Management by The Education of a Value Investor
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Günther Dobrauz – Regulatory law in Switzerland, Blockchain technology and circular economy: Guenther Dobrauz is a half-Swiss, half-Austrian lawyer, Leader of PwC Legal Switzerland, and a member of PwC’s Global Legal Leadership Team. In the past he has co-run one of the first Swiss venture funds. He is also the author of 10 books. He talks to Guy Spier about regulatory law in Switzerland, his work at PwC, and his Austrian origins. Blockchain technology and circular economy are two of the main topics, being the focus of Exelixis Capital, an investment entity co-founded by Guenther Dobrauz, Sebastian von Doering and Michael Dieckell. Full transcript available here: https://aqfd.docsend.com/view/t3awk5yugdv8i7hb Contents: (00:00) Thinking Outside of the Box (09:08) About PwC (13:30) The Austrian Origins of Guenther Dobrauz (18:19) Blockchain Technology and Cryptocurrencies (23:36) The Founding of Exelixis Capital (30:14) How to Choose the Right Opportunities? (35:34) Books, Vinyl R by The Education of a Value Investor
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Francisco Negrin – His early life, career in opera, and business leadership behind the scenes: Francisco Negrin is a creative director working in opera, as well as shows and other events. He talks to Guy Spier about his early life, his career in opera and the meaning of his sets, as well as the business leadership that is part of his work behind the scenes. Contents: (00:00:00) The Early Life of Francisco Negrin (00:16:06) Blending into Cultures (00:27:51) The Relevance of Opera (00:36:45) Tools to Convey the Message of a Piece (00:48:16) Is Opera a Popular Art Form? (00:59:03) Business Leadership Behind the Scenes (01:06:42) Personal Professional Mission (01:11:49) Important Pieces of Art by The Education of a Value Investor
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Mark Bitz - Winning Practices, Cultural Council, International Affairs and an honest rule of law by The Education of a Value Investor
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Ninad Shinde on lab-on-a-chip devices, evolution of private equity space and the cloud business by The Education of a Value Investor
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Olaf Hein - His early life and education and the evolution of his career in the financial industry by The Education of a Value Investor
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David Sumpter: Applications of mathematics in practical areas of our day-to-day life: David Sumpter is a professor of applied mathematics at the University of Uppsala, in Sweden, and the author of a wonderful book called The 10 equations that Rule the World. He talks to Guy Spier about the various applications of mathematics in practical areas of our day-to-day life, such as social media algorithms, graph theory, Bayes’ theorem, and even vaccinations. Full transcript available here: https://aqfd.docsend.com/view/8sw5qidsc44bzkr2 Contents: Pure Mathematics vs. Applied Mathematics (00:00) Graph Theory and its Applications (10:39) The Advertising Equation in Social Media (17:11) Taking Control of the Algorithms that Control Us (20:11) “Fluffy Science” vs. Empirical Studies (25:02) From the Kelly Criterion to Bayes’ Theorem (32:22) Mathematics Behind Vaccination Hesitancy (41:55) by The Education of a Value Investor
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Ricardo Fernandez: Investing in Private Equity in Brazil: Ricardo Fernandez is the Founder and Managing Partner of Signal Capital, an alternative asset management company. He grew up in Brazil, studied in Spain and in the United States, and holds an MBA from IESE and an AMP from Harvard Business School. Mr. Fernandez talks to Guy Spier about his education, career, and gives an inside look at the opportunities and life in Brazil. Full transcript available here: https://aqfd.docsend.com/view/jdercs4hnems94m4 Contents: The Influence of Family (00:00:00) Comparing Different Parts of Brazil (00:11:11) Starting in the Alternatives Investing Space (00:16:08) The Partnership with Hamilton Lane (00:25:53) Macroeconomics in Brazil (00:39:44) Opportunities Behind Secondary Investments (00:57:10) Balancing Independence and a Relationship with the Institutional World (01:05:44) by The Education of a Value Investor
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Arthur Fine and Georgina Godwin: Aloha Medical Mission and the Power of Volunteers: Arthur Fine is a lawyer and one of the directors of Aloha Medical Mission (“AMM”), a non-profit volunteer organization based in Honolulu, Hawaii, which provides free health care to underserved people in the Pacific, Asia and Hawaii and does surgical missions in the developing world (alohamedicalmission.org). His wife, Marjorie Fine, is a general surgeon and a volunteer at AMM. Mr. Fine talks to Georgina Godwin about his and Marjorie’s early life, their careers and their work at Aloha Medical Missions. Full transcript available here: https://aqfd.docsend.com/view/vju2ccuhsy7ztf9w Contents: Balancing Family and Career (00:00) Marjorie Fine, a Brilliant Mind (04:43) Aloha Medical Mission (09:25) About the Missions (16:57) The Incredible Power of Volunteers (25:09) How Can AMM Adapt to Covid-19? (33:02) by The Education of a Value Investor
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Lory Spier on how to raise great children, the Dragon School and Growing up in Mexico: A few months ago, Lory Spier was invited to give the prize-giving-day speech to graduating students at the Dragon School in Oxford. In this interview, she talks to Georgina Godwin about growing up in Mexico, her working experiences and life in her twenties, as well as meeting Guy and eventually settling down in New York. At the end of the episode, Lory reads out the speech that she gave at the Dragon School, which allows the listeners to truly get a sense of what Lory’s core values are, and what she and Guy try to pass onto their children. Full transcript available here: https://aqfd.docsend.com/view/ir5vd3z47zzbbwxz Contents: Growing Up in Mexico (00:00) From Architecture to Radio and Television (07:24) The Love Story of Lory and Guy (11:11) Teachers’ and Schools’ Impact on Children (17:58) What is Special About the Dragon School (22:53) Lory’s Prize-Giving-Day Speech (27:45) by The Education of a Value Investor
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Gautam Baid: Important Lessons on Compounding and on Pursuing Your Passion: Gautam Baid, CFA, is the author of the international best-seller The Joys of Compounding. He is also the Founding Creator at Chapter, a revolutionary learning platform. Previously, Gautam served as a portfolio manager at an SEC-registered investment advisor based in Salt Lake City, Utah. Mr. Baid talks to me about growing up in India, moving to the United States, changing careers, and how he found his calling in life. He also shares his future projects and important lessons on compounding. Full transcript available here: https://aqfd.docsend.com/view/jc6uj72qud3gkiyp Contents: Growing Up in India (00:00:00) A New Beginning: From Investment Banking to the Graveyard Shift (00:06:47) The Power of Passion (00:10:49) Becoming a Portfolio Manager (00:17:15) The Capture Habit (00:21:17) The Birth of The Joys of Compounding (00:25:15) The Next Chapter (00:35:13) How to Walk the Talk (00:45:27) China vs. India from by The Education of a Value Investor
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Manos Papatheofanous on the Canadian Pension Plan, Inflation and Cryptocurrencies: Manos Papatheofanous was born and raised in Greece, before moving to London to study computer science 31 years ago. Throughout his career he has worked various jobs in banks and proprietary trading desks, in asset management firms and in hedge funds, and has also completed a degree from London Business School of Master’s in Finance. Two years ago, Mr. Papatheofanous joined CPP Investments, the investment arm of the Canadian Pension Plan, which manages about 500 billion dollars for approximately 20 million Canadian pensioners. Full transcript available here: https://aqfd.docsend.com/view/93wembq2jwh6pxb8 Contents: Working at the Canadian Pension Plan (00:00:00) The CPP’s Investment Strategy (00:09:21) The Challenges and Advantages of Being Big (00:16:54) Connections Between the Labour Market, Inflation and Globalization (00:28:00) The Federal Reserve’s Influence on Inflation (00:41:46) The Goal of Negat by The Education of a Value Investor
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Margaret Van and Georgina Godwin: The Practice of Mindfulness: Margaret Van was born in a Shanghainese family in Hong Kong. From early on, she has had a deep interest in other cultures, which has also led her to learn various languages with the main goal of being able to communicate with people from all over the world. Since 2005, Ms. Van has embarked on a new chapter as she discovered the practice of mindfulness. She is now a certified teacher and continues her journey of evolving every day. Full transcript available here: https://aqfd.docsend.com/view/qbgj5u3aps5pc7hh Contents: Introduction (00:00) The Birth of a Multi-Cultural Identity (06:44) Nepal: A Life-Changing Trip (15:55) From Canada to Hong Kong Through Singapore (21:23) Discovering the World of Mindfulness (24:44) by The Education of a Value Investor
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Vanessa Stelling and Georgina Godwin: The Journey of Raising an Autistic Son: Vanessa Stelling is the author of the book Julian and I: A Mother’s Journey Through Regressive Autism, a deeply personal narration of the fears, the struggles and the evolution that she went through by raising her autistic son. She talks to Georgina Godwin about the book, about her journey with Julian and about where they are in their lives today. Full transcript available here: https://aqfd.docsend.com/view/shb62r2mt3m5yfmn Contents: A Pregnancy in the Aftermath of 9/11 (00:00) From New York to Switzerland: A Journey in Search of Answers (08:21) Day-To-Day Challenges of Autism (11:58) Seeing Life Through Julian’s Eyes (14:47) The Art of Communicating Without Language (20:32) Embracing Diversity (27:08) by The Education of a Value Investor
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William Oliver & William Barnes on the Primary Research Industry and their Company, In Practise: In this episode, Guy Spier talks to William Oliver and William Barnes, the founders of In Practise, a research network with a slightly different business model compared to other companies in the primary research business. They give valuable insights on the primary research industry and on topics such as how to conduct high-quality conversations and what part of management to interview when researching a company. Full transcript available here: https://aqfd.docsend.com/view/tw73wc9ef3gp3t4a Contents: Introducing William Oliver and William Barnes (00:00:00) The Primary Research Industry (00:05:54) The Beauty of Learning in Public (00:14:30) Why Aren’t Investor Relations Enough? (00:24:34) What is High-Quality Conversation? (00:34:47) Top Management vs. Mid-Level Management (00:46:47) The Pitfalls of Conducting Primary Research (00:54:36) Who Should Be a Part of the In Practise Community? by The Education of a Value Investor
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Jackie Shoback on Financial Services and the Future of Digital Identity: Jackie Shoback is a Harvard graduate who has spent the last 25 years of her career as general manager and C-suite executive, with a lot of experience in launching, scaling and growing businesses from startup up through multiple billion dollars. She talks to Guy Spier about co-founding her new venture firm, balancing family and a professional career and the future of digital identity. Full transcript available here: https://aqfd.docsend.com/view/cpvr23pqya95q9mz Contents: Staples: A Journey of Incredible Growth (00:00:00) The Changes in Financial Services (00:18:42) Boston: A Magnet for Talent and Financial Expertise (00:32:44) Integrating Work and Family (00:51:43) Timing is Everything (01:01:22) The Future of Digital Identity (01:09:46) The Power of Personal Connections (01:26:41) by The Education of a Value Investor
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Adam Mead on the Research Behind His Book, The Complete Financial History of Berkshire Hathaway: Adam Mead is a practicing capital allocator, the CEO and Chief Investment Officer of Mead Capital Management, an investment management business he founded in 2014. He recently published a book, The Complete Financial History of Berkshire Hathaway: A Chronological Analysis of Warren Buffett and Charlie Munger's Conglomerate Masterpiece, which provides a comprehensive and detailed history of Berkshire Hathaway to date. Mr. Mead talks to Guy Spier about the extensive research for his book and shares some valuable lessons that he learned through the process. Full transcript available here: https://aqfd.docsend.com/view/n7zmwj8y4aj3ea3u Contents: Introduction (00:00) What Has Not Been Written About Berkshire Hathaway (03:41) Behind the Scenes of the Research Process (15:35) Insightful Lessons About Businesses (32:36) Cryptocurrencies: With Them or Against Them? (43:44) A Future in the Communi by The Education of a Value Investor
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Brian Murray: Lessons on Class Actions, Contingency Lawyers and Arbitration Clauses: Brian Murray is a partner in Glancy Prongay & Murray, a class action litigation firm with offices in New York and Los Angeles. He talks to me about contingency lawyers, Robinhood and the history and importance of arbitration clauses. Full transcript available here: https://aqfd.docsend.com/view/erfj4tazu4zf7qpz Contents: The Benefits of Working with Contingency Lawyers (00:00) Class Actions and Mass Actions: How Do They Differ? (11:54) Process of Review of a Legal Case (21:53) GameStop and Robinhood: The Obstacles to a Class Action (26:47) Is There a Future Without Arbitration Clauses? (39:39) The Law is Not Flawless (46:17) An Introduction to Litigation Funding (50:29) The Newest Addition to the Supreme Court (54:03) by The Education of a Value Investor
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Yishai Kiczales on Classic Books and Movies and the Future of Cinema: Yishai Kiczales is an Israeli film critic, songwriter and lecturer, who currently lives in Zurich with his family. He writes for the daily newspaper Israel Hayom, and his third solo album, "Inside Yishai Kiczales", will be released on May 22. He talks to me about the classic books and movies, about the recent changes in the world of cinema, and highlights some things the streaming services are missing. Full transcript available here: https://aqfd.docsend.com/view/jmvgmsxhb8vupfze Contents: Ulysses by James Joyce: A Rock in a Mountain of Classics (00:01:45) Should One Read the Classics? (00:10:20) Christopher Nolan’s Best Movies (00:13:32) The Movie Classics and Their Origin (00:21:21) How to Escape the Algorithm? (00:27:49) Past and Future Changes in the Movie World (00:37:44) Building Bridges Through Cinema (00:52:31) The Struggle of Creating Art (00:58:47) by The Education of a Value Investor
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