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“Nirvana, to a value investor, is paying a cheap price for a company that is growing in value every year at a nice rate - this largely explains why today we own stocks like Berkshire Hathaway, McDonald's, Wal-Mart, Microsoft, Costco and Anheuser-Busch.” quote by Whitney Tilson
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“Nirvana, to a value investor, is paying a cheap price for a company that is growing in value every year at a nice rate - this largely explains why today we own stocks like Berkshire Hathaway, McDonald's, Wal-Mart, Microsoft, Costco and Anheuser-Busch.”

Whitney Tilson

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Source Interview: Value Investing Podcast, 2015

Investors seek undervalued, growing companies for long‑term gains.

In simple terms: Buy cheap, growing stocks.

Key Takeaway

Focus on fundamentals and growth.

Themes

value investing growth stock selection long‑term wealth

Mood

analytical pragmatic

Type

financial investment

When to use this quote

  • building a portfolio
  • evaluating earnings
  • assessing market price
  • identifying sustainable growth

Key Concepts

fundamental analysis compound growth market inefficiency

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you assess true intrinsic value?
  • What risks exist in relying on past growth rates?
A Different Perspective

Market volatility can erode perceived cheapness.

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