Capital preservation precedes capital appreciation.
Avoiding permanent impairment of capital is central to long-term compounding.
A disciplined process matters more than a prediction about what happens next.
Avoiding permanent impairment of capital is central to long-term compounding.
Volatility can create opportunity when business value and market price diverge.
A great business can still become a poor investment if expectations embedded in the price are excessive.
Position size should reflect conviction, downside risk and the depth of research—not excitement.
Being fully invested is not an objective. Optionality has value when attractive opportunities are scarce.
The investment process should be judged across complete cycles rather than isolated short periods.