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Howard Marks의 1994년 메모 'Random Thoughts on the Identification of Investment Opportunities'를 소개·해설하는 영상. 좋은 자산은 없고 좋은 가격만 있다는 점, 투자는 인기 경쟁이라 혼잡한 곳은 피해야 한다는 점, 공포가 클 때 안전마진과 기회가 생긴다는 점, 그레셤의 법칙을 투자에 적용해 과열 시 좋은 투자자가 밀려난다는 점을 설명. 가격은 지불하는 것, 가치는 얻는 것이라는 메시지로 마무리. 특정 자산에 대한 가격 방향 예측은 없음.
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[ random thoughts on the identification of investment opportunities written on 24th of Januar welcome to today's Deep dive uh where we're going to be uh we're going to be diving into the world of investing with uh the one and only Howard marks now Marx is uh you know kind of a legend uh co-founded oak tree Capital Management known for his uh incredible investment Savvy and he writes these memos that people in finance practically memorize absolutely so we're breaking down one of these memal today and trust me this isn't just for Wall Street gurus um this is about understanding how markets work how to think differently and maybe even find those hidden investment gems ever feel like you're always chasing the latest Trend only to find out everyone else got there first yeah yeah markx gets that it's a pleasure to be here Marx really cuts through the noise you're right his insights apply to so much more than just picking stocks it's about understanding human behavior risk and the Very nature of opportunity okay so let's untack this one of the first things that jumps out from Marx's memo is this idea that there's no guaranteed path to investment success it's not as simple as saying real estate always goes up or tech stocks are the future he uses the example of the nifty50 stocks in the' 70s super popular seemingly Invincible companies but even they tanked when the market shifted exactly Marx is hammering home the point that context is everything it's not just what you buy but when you buy it and crucially how much you pay he even goes as far as saying there are no inherently good or bad Investments only good or bad prices so timing is everything but how do we as investors wrap our heads around that Marx dives into this fascinating concept of investing as a popularity contest right and he illustrates this brilliantly with a yogi Bara quote nobody goes there anymore it's too crowded I love that it sounds counterintuitive but when you think about it it makes perfect sense think about it like this by the time an investment becomes the uh the IT thing the price is often already inflated reflecting all that hype the real opportunities according to Marx are often found where sentiment is low even negative where fear or neglect have created what he calls a margin of safety so it's about kind of zigging when everyone else is zagging right but isn't that a little you know risky how do we know we're not just catching a falling knife so to speak that's where Marx's emphasis on risk assessment comes in okay he's not advocating for reckless speculation he's saying that when fear is high when everyone's running for the exits that's when underwriting standards tend to be the most stringent the market in a way does a lot of the risk filtering for you but when everyone's feeling Invincible like during those irrational exuberance phases that's when we need to be extra careful absolutely Marx quotes Warren Buffett on this who famously said the less care with which others conduct their Affairs the more care with which you should conduct yours when everyone's piling into the next big thing that's precisely when you need to ask the tough questions do your due diligence and make sure you're not buying into a narrative and this is where Marx brings up a fascinating concept yeah he talks about gresham's law applying to investing now most people know gresham's law in the context of money bad money drives out good but how does that translate to the market well Marx argues that in investing it often translates to bad investors drive out good when the market is flooded with inexperienced or overly optimistic investors they tend to bid up prices indiscriminately making it difficult for more disciplined value oriented investors to find truly good opportunities at reasonable prices so it's almost like these cycles of fear and greed create this self-fulfilling prophecy right fear creates opportunity but too much greed can lead to irrational exuberance and ultimately a correction precisely and what's really insightful about Mark's perspective is that he doesn't see these Cycles as something to be feared or avoided he sees them as an inherent part of the market something to be understood and even leveraged by the Discerning investor so it's almost like the market itself can be your greatest Ally or your worst enemy depending on how you approach it but how do we actually put this into practice how do we become those Discerning investors markx talks about but how do we actually put this into practice ice how do we become those Discerning investors Marx talks about that's the million dooll question isn't it and Marx would argue it's not about having some crystal ball or secret formula it's about cultivating a certain mindset right it's about uh becoming a student of the market understanding its rhythms its moods and how those moods those swings between fear and greed influence not only our own decisions but the decisions of everyone else so it's almost like we need to become Market detectives always looking for Clues yeah looking for those discrepancies between perception and reality exactly and that means training ourselves to think critically to question assumptions especially when everyone else seems to be buying into the same narrative remember what we said about gresham's law in investing when exuberance is high it's easy to get swept up in the crowd but that's precisely when we need to be the most Vigilant to do our homework and to remember that price is what you pay but value is what you get so it it's about understanding value managing risk and having the discipline to stick to your principles even when the market seems to be having a different conversation and that's the mark of a true investor isn't it someone who understands that market Cycles are inevitable that fear and greed were part of the equation and that the greatest opportunities often lie where others are too afraid or too caught up in the moment to see them it's like Marx is saying that to truly succeed in the market you have to be willing to be a little uncomfortable to think differently and to embrace that contrarian spirit and in a way that's a very empowering message because it means that success isn't about having some special privilege or Insight or information it's about cultivating a mindset a way of thinking that allows you to navigate the Market's ups and downs with wisdom and Clarity this has been an incredible Deep dive Mark's ideas are so Timeless and relevant even decades later if there's one key takeaway I'm walking away with it's that investing is as much about understanding human psychology as it is about understanding financial statements absolutely and understanding that psychology those often irrational swings between fear and greed can be the key to unlocking extraordinary opportunities it's like that Yogi Bara quote we talked about earlier Sometimes the best opportunities are hidden in plain sight in those places everyone else is deemed too crowded so for all of you listening here's the thought to ponder as you navigate your own investment Journeys in a world obsessed with following the herd how can you cultivate that rare and valuable contrarian Spirit thanks for joining us on this deep dive we'll see you next time ready to explore more fascinating ideas and uncover those Hidden Gem of knowledge
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