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Public speech · 2017-12-22

Lecture at Peking University Guanghua School of Management

Pabrai Investment Funds / Dalal Street · Mohnish Pabrai

Dhandho cloning Low risk, high uncertainty Classic BRK.B

AI summary and analysis

Pabrai's classic long lecture at Peking University Guanghua School of Management revolved around Dhandho, cloning, low risk and high uncertainty, and learning from Buffett/Munger.

Key points

  • This speech represents the classic version of Pabrai's systematic presentation of his investment framework to Chinese students.
  • The core of Dhandho's thinking is low risk and high uncertainty, rather than simply pursuing cheapness or risk.
  • Cloning is once again the core model: ordinary investors can reduce exploration costs by studying excellent investors and excellent companies.
  • Pabrai often illustrates the odds with specific business and entrepreneurial stories rather than convincing his audience with complex formulas.
  • This material can be compared with the relevant materials of Li Lu, Buffett, and Munger, because it is in the context of value investing in China.

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