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Huaming Power Equipment – World Class Benchmarking

By Become a Better Investor | Nov 28, 2023

Huaming Power Equipment Company Limited (002270 SZ): Profitable Growth rank of 2 was same compared to the prior period’s 2nd rank. This is World Class performance compared to 1,220 medium Industrials companies worldwide.

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ISMS 35: Larry Swedroe – Great Companies Are Not Always High-Return Investments

By Andrew Stotz | Nov 27, 2023

In this episode of Investment Strategy Made Simple (ISMS), Andrew gets into part two of his discussion with Larry Swedroe: Ignorance is Bliss. Today, they discuss two chapters of Larry’s book Investment Mistakes Even Smart Investors Make and How to Avoid Them. In this twelfth series, they discuss mistake number 22: Do You Confuse Great Companies with High-Return Investments? And mistake number 23: Do You Understand How the Price Paid Affects Returns?

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Become a Better Investor Newsletter – 25 November 2023

By Andrew Stotz | Nov 25, 2023

US Gov’t spending at WW2 levels. Bank credit is contracting. Stock market scars impact asset allocation. Argentina’s new president doesn’t like the left. Investors welcome Milei’s presidency.

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How to Build Trust: Role of a Manager in Education (Part 10)

By Andrew Stotz | Nov 24, 2023

“Trust me!’ We’ve all heard it, and probably said it. But how do you build a culture of trust at work, or in a classroom? David Langford and host Andrew Stotz talk about how inclusive decision-making inspires trust, and leads to better outcomes.

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Vallourec SA – World Class Benchmarking

By Become a Better Investor | Nov 23, 2023

Vallourec SA (VK FP): Profitable Growth rank of 2 was up compared to the prior period’s 5th rank. This is World Class performance compared to 320 large Energy companies worldwide.

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Tianrun Industry Technology – World Class Benchmarking

By Become a Better Investor | Nov 22, 2023

Tianrun Industry Technology Company Limited (002283 SZ): Profitable Growth rank of 6 was up compared to the prior period’s 7th rank. This is below average performance compared to 1,220 medium Industrials companies worldwide.

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IHH Healthcare – World Class Benchmarking

By Become a Better Investor | Nov 21, 2023

IHH Healthcare Berhad (IHH MK): Profitable Growth rank of 7 was same compared to the prior period’s 7th rank. This is below average performance compared to 380 large Health Care companies worldwide.

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ISMS 34: Larry Swedroe – Consider All Hidden Costs Before You Invest

By Andrew Stotz | Nov 20, 2023

In this episode of Investment Strategy Made Simple (ISMS), Andrew gets into part two of his discussion with Larry Swedroe: Ignorance is Bliss. Today, they discuss two chapters of Larry’s book Investment Mistakes Even Smart Investors Make and How to Avoid Them. In this eleventh series, they discuss mistake number 20: Do You Only Consider the Operating Expense Ratio When Selecting a Mutual Fund? And mistake number 21: Do You Fail to Consider the Costs of an Investment Strategy?

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Become a Better Investor Newsletter – 18 November 2023

By Andrew Stotz | Nov 18, 2023

Korea bans short-selling. Apple & Microsoft are 14.4% of the S&P 500. Buffett has been selling since 4Q22. This rate cycle will be different?. The aftermath of We(DON’T)Work.

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What Do Training and Leadership Really Mean? Deming in Schools Case Study (Part 13)

By Andrew Stotz | Nov 17, 2023

In this episode, John Dues and host Andrew Stotz discuss what Dr. Deming meant by “institute training on the job” and “adopt and institute leadership” (principles 6 and 7). How do you follow those principles in the context of education?

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