Author Archives: Timeless Investor

About Timeless Investor

My name is Samual Lau. I am a long-term value investor and a zealous disciple of Ben Graham. And I am a MBA graduated in May 2010 from Carnegie Mellon University. My concentrations are Finance, Strategy and Marketing.

Interesting stuff to read

Are financial stocks dying or reviving? Financial stocks (e.g. BAC, WFC, JPM) are down double digits this year, it is the industry sector with the biggest drop. There is so much distaste for financial stocks in Market sentiment nowadays. So … Continue reading

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Best Stock Screener on the web

I stumbled into Robotdough from recommendation of one value investment blog last year.  Since then I fell in love with it. It is probably be the best freestyle formula based stock screener so far! Most other screeners like those from yahoo, msn … Continue reading

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Collaboration of Central Banks lift the market

An excellent insight from Scott Grannis Monetary ease takes the edge off the panic “A coordinated easing move by the world’s major central banks was well received by most markets today. Lower interest rates can’t solve all problems, however, and … Continue reading

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book note of first two chapters of “The Intelligent Investor”

I would like to continue to share with you my book notes of “The Intelligent Investor”. Please enjoy the God’s words on investment. 🙂 book note chapter_1: Investment versus Speculation book note chapter_2: The Investor and Inflation

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Recent Interview of Seth Klarman

Seth Klarman got interviewed on Nov. 1st, 2011. This is a rare chance to watch Seth talking about his view of live, investment and current europe crisis. Please enjoy,

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Comparison of US and Eurozone Equities

Due to the augmentation of economic globalization, US economy growth pathway seems to be largely and easily affected by global effects. How does eurozone market influence US market? Can US sustain the financial turmoil ongoing in Europe?

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How does European Sovereign debt crisis affact us? Interview from Warren Buffet and Guy Spier

Warrent Buffet’s brief take on this issue, “The problem is quite complex. I do not know the answer to that. ..

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Is the current stock market cheap? Part I – What does P/E ratio tell us?

Amid the current tumultuous stock market, have you ever wondered what this market real worth? In other words, is it under-valued so that you can think about buying “risky”  equities or is it over-valued so that you need to sidestep? To … Continue reading

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Happy Thanksgiving!

May you be blessed with success, prosperity and good luck in investment! Wish you a hearty and happy Thanksgiving!

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Comprehensive slideshow presentations & notes of 2011 Value Investing Congress

I am always after the best minds in value investing. Here is what I have found from online about comprehensive presentations and notes by the investment geniuses, such as Joel Greenblatt, Bill Ackman, David Einhorn, etc., from 7th annual New … Continue reading

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