Old School Value

Buffett, Investing & Baseball

What do all these things have in common? Buffett and investing definitely go together, but how does baseball fit in? Buffett, a fan of baseball, regularly uses baseball analogies to compare his investment methods. In the investment world, where Mr Market is the pitcher, Buffett is one of the best batters in the world. As always, Buffett is kind enough to share his techniques and strategy to all those that listen. Marks of a truly great sportsman.

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Are You A Speculator or Investor?

A lot of people have the notion that putting down a sum of money in a 3-4 letter ticker is an investment. They straighten their back, pull their shoulders back, chin up and proudly announce that they are "investors". Funny how these people only go as far as to say "the market is crazy isn't it?", and are usually the ones that buy and sell the most. They consider long term to be 1 or at most 3 months.

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