Chai with Pabrai Mohnish Pabrai's Q&A Session at Boston College, Carroll School of Management on October 12, 2023
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Dec 18, 2023 
Mohnish Pabrai, investor and author of 'The Dhandho Investor,' shares insights on investing anomalies and his experience with companies like Fiat Chrysler and Rain Industries. He discusses the importance of identifying anomalies and avoiding Excel in financial calculations. Pabrai also touches on investing in distressed industries and highlights his success in finding mispricing opportunities in Turkey. The podcast explores Warren Buffett's strategy, including his interest in Japanese trading companies, and emphasizes the significance of holding onto great businesses.
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Turkish Market Anomaly
- Mohnish's investments in Turkey focused on finding ultra-cheap anomalies despite currency collapse and foreign investor exit.
- One company grew from $16M to $600M market cap, showing infinite returns from overlooked opportunities.
Be Opportunistic and Curious
- Investment is often opportunistic; follow clues like Warren Buffett's Japanese buys to find undervalued stocks.
- Focus on companies with catalysts or pricing abnormalities, and be ready to explore different sectors like airlines or Japanese firms.
Avoid Excel, Think Simply
- Avoid overusing Excel for investing; focus on understanding key variables rather than complex models.
- Simplify investment theses to a few clear sentences to guide decision-making and ignore noise post-investment.