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Tweedy, Browne & Co. is a Value Investment Player

October 08, 2005

Market Wizards Index: +15%
Compound annual over 20 years

Fund or affiliation

  • TBK Partners

    Methodology

  • Stand ready to buy small amounts of large range of different issues at 2/3 of net current assets, then sell again at 100%.

    Research/ Valuation Techniques Employed

  • Absolute true follower of Benjamin Graham’s rules.
  • Net current assets are reduced further by every conceivable charge, including future lease obligations.

    Trading Techniques Employed

  • Stand ready to buy small amounts of large range of different issues at 2/3 of net current assets, then sell again at 100%.

    Philosophy and beliefs

  • Mediocre management usually sells for a bigger discount than it should.

    History and other facts

  • In 1980, they managed about $850M and tend to have an inventory of over a thousand items.

    Performance Record

  • 15% over 20 years: "TBK has enjoyed a 20-year compound growth rate of well over 15%, deducting all expenses, but before tax."

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