Buffett Quote by Seth Klarman
“I think Buffett is a better investor than me because he has a better eye toward what makes a great business. And when I find a great business I'm happy to buy it and hold it. Most businesses don't look so great to me.”
About This Quote
Buffett’s success stems from recognizing strong business fundamentals and holding them long term; the speaker admires this approach.
In simple terms: Buffett picks great businesses and keeps them.
Key Takeaway
Focus on fundamentals and patience in investing.
Themes
investment strategy
value investing
long-term holding
Mood
analytical
respectful
Type
investment insight
personal reflection
When to use this quote
- stock selection
- market timing
- risk assessment
Key Concepts
business analysis
portfolio management
Questions to Reflect On
- What criteria define a “great business” for you?
- Can you balance patience with market changes?
A Different Perspective
Buffett’s method may not work for all market conditions.
![“There's a clarity that comes with great ideas: You can [easily and simply] explain why something's a great business, how and why it's cheap, why it's cheap for temporary reasons and how, on a normal basis, it should be trading at a much higher level. You're never sitting there on the 40th page of…” quote by Joel Greenblatt](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/ffb/joel-greenblatt-21588_agonizing_there-s-a-clarity-that-comes-with-great_467148.jpg)
