Show Notes
On this bittersweet episode of InvestED, Phil and Danielle come together after taking some time to reflect on the impact of Charlie Munger, both in the financial world as well as in their own personal lives and investing journeys.
The loss of such a magnanimous figure will surely leave a void in the value investing community, but as Li Lu penned in his eulogy for Munger (link below), the man’s contributions to the collective understanding of investing practice will be felt utilized and pored over for generations to come.
Looking back on a life of great successes, philanthropy, and pithy wisdom that has inspired so many great investors to reach new heights, we have nothing to add.
For help following Charlie’s process of finding new companies to invest in, click here for Phil’s Value Investing Cheat Sheet: https://bit.ly/3QeCCje
Topics Discussed:
Investing as enlightenment
Munger’s aphorisms
EBITDA
Modern Portfolio Theory
Resources Discussed:
Li Lu’s eulogy for Charlie Munger
Autobiography of a Yogi
Munger’s BBC interview
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