The world’s best investing minds have made fortunes that most people can barely dream of in their lifetimes, but having a successful portfolio doesn’t require the highest IQ, an office full of analysts, or access to top secret information.

Understanding your own strengths and being able to identify the fields that are of interest to you are crucial components of a fruitful investing practice, and maintaining a limited scope in your research and analysis can help you maintain focus and avoid wasting energy on superfluous data.

This week, Phil and Danielle take a look (and listen) to the latest Berkshire Hathaway shareholder meeting and discuss some key takeaways from one of value investing’s most important financial summits.

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Topics Discussed:

2024 Berkshire Hathaway Shareholder Meeting

Market indices

The importance of mentorship

Investing in your interests

Circle of competence


Resources Discussed:

The Intelligent Investor

Moody’s Transportation Manual

Value Line


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