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Core Investment Philosophy - The fundamental purpose of investment is to preserve and increase purchasing power [7][243] - Wealth is measured by the proportion of purchasing power in the economy, not absolute numbers [58][286] - Value investing aims to hold shares of the most creative and competitive companies in the most dynamic economies to maintain and grow wealth [320][349] Value Investing Principles - Stocks represent ownership in a company, not just tradable paper [9][310][346] - The market provides services to value investors, not guidance [9][373] - Investments must have sufficient margin of safety [9][347] - Investors must define their circle of competence [62][348] - Go where the fish are, meaning invest in areas with less competition and more opportunities [62][374] - Wealth is the proportion of purchasing power in the economy [9][349] Economic and Market Insights - Modern economies experience automatic, compound, and sustainable growth due to the combination of market economy and modern technology [33] - The gap between economic growth and social, psychological, and political governance creates challenges during the transition phase [37][38] - The US has historically played a stabilizing role in the global economy, but recent shifts in its international role have caused uncertainty [24][87][89] - China is in a 2.5 stage of development, transitioning from agricultural to modern technological civilization [30][31] Challenges in the Current Era - Domestic challenges include high youth unemployment (20%) and a lack of confidence in the private sector [75][76][82] - International challenges include shifting global trade dynamics and the US re-evaluating its role in the international order [22][87][89] - The real estate market, which accounts for 60-70% of Chinese household wealth, has seen significant declines, impacting consumer confidence [77][83] Historical Context and Lessons - The transition from agricultural to industrial economies often involves a 30-40 year period of rapid growth, followed by a consolidation phase [39][40][98] - Wars, such as WWI and WWII, were driven by outdated notions of land and population as primary economic drivers, which are no longer relevant in the modern economy [46][48][51] - Post-WWII, the US established a global economic system that allowed for borderless growth, benefiting even former adversaries like Germany and Japan [50][106][107] Investment Opportunities and Strategies - Value investing thrives in times of uncertainty and market volatility, as seen during the Great Depression and the Asian Financial Crisis [273][296][325] - The key to successful investing is understanding the long-term growth potential of companies and maintaining a margin of safety [311][334] - Investors should focus on companies with sustainable competitive advantages and high capital returns, even during market downturns [314][336] Global Value Investing - As a global value investor, the goal is to identify and hold shares in the most dynamic and creative companies across the world's most vibrant economies [292] - The proportion of purchasing power in the global economy is the true measure of wealth, and value investing helps maintain and grow this proportion [286][349] - The shift to a modern, technology-driven economy has created opportunities for investors to capitalize on companies that drive innovation and growth [320][349]