Do you know how to differentiate between value investing and growth investing, or for that matter value investing with any other form of investing? I will leave this for readers of TIPBlog to ponder over it. However, I would like to say one thing; I do not know how to differentiate. I invest with an objective to grow my capital. It does not matter where it comes from. Hold on, don’t pass a judgment yet.
Let us take an example. Late last year, Buffett bought a whole rail company, Burlington Northern Santa Fe. On per share basis, the price paid by Buffett was (1) 31.5% premium to prevailing market price at the time of announcement; and (2) Approximately, 15 PE ratio at the time of announcement.
At first glance, these two matrices will tell you, “that was not cheap!”. That’s because in today’s world of instant gratification, we have come to believe PE ratio and/or current premiums are only ratios that determines value. We have dropped the meaning of value to few parameters. Small time investors like you and me would jump to take 31% premium and declare victory. But 20 years down the road, Buffett is likely to be basking in glory. Continue reading rest of this article…
Habits and Addictions are two terms we use in many contexts in our daily lives. At the root of it, it is and action/activity that one has to do at regular frequency or in certain way or at specific time, etc you get the point right. Now, if those necessary activities or actions are good we call it habits (in most context), and if those activities or actions are bad we term it as additions. In investing, we individuals need to develop habits.
In last one year or so, how many times have you heard and read that “Buy and hold investing is dead”. I bet it is numerous times. I am willing to bet even more on the fact that almost 95% of 30 year old or below will make you believe buy and hold is dead and it does not work. And the examples cited are turmoil in 2008. In addition, the business media and brokerage houses will add fuel to this fire. Well, if they do not encourage you to trade, how will they survive? how will they get their commissions?
Overvaluation in Heated Market – In What Context?
To me, the essence of holding company is like a parent company. A parent who are trying to raise their kids, i.e. new businesses or future companies, in a hope that all of them will be able to sustainable themselves in future. Parents work hard take risk, and kids… you know what I am trying to say, right? Continue reading rest of this article…