Chai with Pabrai Value Investing, Great Compounders, and Lessons from Buffett and Munger on January 5, 2022
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Jan 10, 2023 Mohnish Pabrai, founder of Pabrai Investments Funds and author of 'The Dhandho Investor', shares his unique value investing philosophy. He highlights the difference between great compounders and growth stocks, emphasizing the rarity of durable competitive advantages. Mohnish discusses the emotional challenges investors face, particularly with the Chinese market and companies like Maotai. He also reflects on the importance of patience in investing, asserting that analytics should trump insider knowledge for long-term success. His insights provide a roadmap for aspiring investors.
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Funeral Services Sparked A Deep Dive
- Spotting two funeral companies at a PE of two in ValueLine triggered Mohnish Pabrai to investigate further.
- He found stable demand, tradition, and a bad capital structure that created a contrarian opportunity.
Regret From Passing On Winners
- Mohnish Pabrai admits he missed great businesses like Starbucks and Chipotle because they looked expensive.
- He identifies two major mistakes: not paying up for quality and selling winners too soon.
Ferrari: Sold Too Early, Learned Too Late
- Mohnish Pabrai bought Ferrari exposure via Fiat Chrysler and sold pieces as the market re-rated the business.
- He later bought a Ferrari, realized its unique economics, and regretted having sold too early.






