【C:C.M Ep.48】Charlie Munger on when to sell your stocks? | Daily Journal 2019

In this episode, Charlie Munger was asked how does he think about downside protection and how does he know when to exit an investment?

In this episode, you’ll learn:
– When will Charlie Munger exit an investment?
– Why Charlie Munger prefers to hold?
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[Transcript]
(Source: https://youtu.be/X1Oi3esiry8)

AUDIENCE MEMBER 00:08
Just a question on how do you think about downside protection and how do you know when to exit an investment?

CHARLIE MUNGER 00:15
Well, you’re not talking to a great ‘exiter’. My Berkshire I bought it in 1966. My Costco I bought – I mean I’ve been a good picker. But other people know more exiting. I’m trying never to have to exit.

So you’re talking to the wrong – I think there are working styles of investments that work well with constant exits. It just hasn’t happened been my forte. So I’m no good at exits. I don’t like even looking for exits. I’m looking for holds.

Think of the pleasure I’ve got from watching Costco march ahead. Such an utter meritocracy and it does so well. Why would I trade that experience for a series of transactions that make me a little –

In the first place, I’d be less rich not more after taxes. The second place is it’s a much less satisfactory life than rooting for people I like and admire. So I say find Costco’s, not good exits.