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Most people, including myself, only think about compounding in terms of wealth. In the last years, I have come to the realization that knowledge and health can compound too. I have always been a voracious learner and active with many sports and physical activities. However, now I view learning and training as if I was making investments in quality businesses. These two, of course, would be my mental and physical health and wellbeing. Although an exact number of return cannot be readily calculated, the ROIC is enormous and long lasting. Unfortunately, too many people fail to understand this.
I love Michael Mauboussin's use of metaphors, particularly steam-engine metaphor to describe the relationship between cash flow and investment in future growth. Thank you for sharing his works.
I agree with and understand the compounding of quality companies. The problem I get hung up on is the valuation at any particular time. Do you have a post, or can you write one, specifically on buying a quality co now and holding for five years - no matter the valuation - relative to buying a crummy company now even with a great valuation and holding for five years?
I am not aware of free screeners where you can look up the expected FCF Growth. You are able to do this via Sharepad, Uncle Stock, ... but they cost a few bucks a month.
CQ,
Most people, including myself, only think about compounding in terms of wealth. In the last years, I have come to the realization that knowledge and health can compound too. I have always been a voracious learner and active with many sports and physical activities. However, now I view learning and training as if I was making investments in quality businesses. These two, of course, would be my mental and physical health and wellbeing. Although an exact number of return cannot be readily calculated, the ROIC is enormous and long lasting. Unfortunately, too many people fail to understand this.
Thank you kindly!
You got it all figured out, Pavel!
True wealth is being able to do what you want to do whenever you want to.
And at the end of your life there are only 2 things that matter:
- How much love you gave
- How much love you received
So much to read and not a lot of time. Better take some time off something else ;) thanks a lot for your hard work 😊
You know how to run a marathon? One step at a time.
Just try to go to bed a bit wiser than the day before every single day and you'll end up fine. Consistency is key!
I love Michael Mauboussin's use of metaphors, particularly steam-engine metaphor to describe the relationship between cash flow and investment in future growth. Thank you for sharing his works.
He's a great teacher without doubt!
His lectures and books are great too.
CQ,
I agree with and understand the compounding of quality companies. The problem I get hung up on is the valuation at any particular time. Do you have a post, or can you write one, specifically on buying a quality co now and holding for five years - no matter the valuation - relative to buying a crummy company now even with a great valuation and holding for five years?
Thx, Sam
Hi Sam,
Obviously there are multiple roads which lead to Rome.
It all depends on the kind of person and investor you are.
Quality Investing works really well but Deep Value Investing can also work really well. I am in the 'Quality Camp'.
So far, I've written 2 articles about valuation which you can find here:
- https://www.compoundingquality.net/p/how-to-value-stocks-like-a-professional
- https://www.compoundingquality.net/p/everything-you-need-to-know-about
What's the best site to find expected fcf growth?
I personally use Bloomberg and Refinitiv.
I am not aware of free screeners where you can look up the expected FCF Growth. You are able to do this via Sharepad, Uncle Stock, ... but they cost a few bucks a month.