Best company Quote by Julian Robertson
“Our mandate is to find the 200 best companies in the world and invest in them, and find the 200 worst companies in the world and go short on them. If the 200 best don't do better than the 200 worst, you should probably be in another business.”
About This Quote
Source Letter to Investors, 1995
His investment rule: pick top 200 winners and short 200 losers; if the strategy fails, change business.
In simple terms: Invest in best, short worst; if it fails, pivot.
Key Takeaway
Follow strict selection criteria or exit.
Themes
investment strategy
risk management
performance metrics
Mood
analytical
pragmatic
Type
financial
strategic
When to use this quote
- hedge fund management
- financial analysis
- risk assessment
- market research
Key Concepts
value investing
short selling
portfolio construction
Questions to Reflect On
- Are you prepared to cut losses quickly?
- How do you define “best” and “worst”?
A Different Perspective
Market anomalies can invalidate the binary approach.
