We Study Billionaires - The Investors Podcast

In this episode, William Green chats with investing legend Bill Nygren, who oversees about $25 billion at Harris Associates. Bill is the firm’s Chief Investment Officer for US Equities & co-manages two flagship mutual funds: Oakmark Select & Oakmark Fund. Here, he discusses the processes, principles, habits & mindset that have enabled him to beat the market over three decades. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: 00:00 - Intro 05:32 - How Bill Nygren became a contrarian bargain hunter. 18:05 - Why sports gambling companies often refuse to take his bets. 47:56 - What three qualities he seeks in any company. 01:00:05 - How he scored big on Amazon, Google, Apple & Netflix. 01:11:11 - Why he never relaxes his disciplined focus on valuation. 01:16:04 - What he learned from hedge fund star Michael Steinhardt. 01:24:47 - How Bill’s team performs “Devil’s Advocate Reviews” for each stock. 01:33:55 - Why he developed his “Mistake Management Protocol.” 01:46:51 - How to succeed without ruining your health or yo