Very simply, they are high quality businesses that can grow their intrinsic value at high rates
of return over long periods of time.
In a good business, i.e. one that is able to reinvest capital at a high rate
of return over a long period of time, the results can be dramatic, as seen in the coffee can portfolio.
Investments that are able to compound at a steady rate
of return over a long period of time can grow into a much larger future value.
Not exact matches
«As a
long - term value investor, we remain cautious and recognise that to generate good real
returns over time, we have to be prepared for
periods of underperformance relative to the market indices, some even for a stretch
of several years.»
And while NerdWallet emphasizes that past market performance doesn't guarantee you'll earn the average historical
return of 10 % in the future, the value
of investing in stocks
over a
long period of time is still significant.
Actual results, including with respect to our targets and prospects, could differ materially due to a number
of factors, including the risk that we may not obtain sufficient orders to achieve our targeted revenues; price competition in key markets; the risk that we or our channel partners are not able to develop and expand customer bases and accurately anticipate demand from end customers, which can result in increased inventory and reduced orders as we experience wide fluctuations in supply and demand; the risk that our commercial Lighting Products results will continue to suffer if new issues arise regarding issues related to product quality for this business; the risk that we may experience production difficulties that preclude us from shipping sufficient quantities to meet customer orders or that result in higher production costs and lower margins; our ability to lower costs; the risk that our results will suffer if we are unable to balance fluctuations in customer demand and capacity, including bringing on additional capacity on a timely basis to meet customer demand; the risk that
longer manufacturing lead
times may cause customers to fulfill their orders with a competitor's products instead; the risk that the economic and political uncertainty caused by the proposed tariffs by the United States on Chinese goods, and any corresponding Chinese tariffs in response, may negatively impact demand for our products; product mix; risks associated with the ramp - up
of production
of our new products, and our entry into new business channels different from those in which we have historically operated; the risk that customers do not maintain their favorable perception
of our brand and products, resulting in lower demand for our products; the risk that our products fail to perform or fail to meet customer requirements or expectations, resulting in significant additional costs, including costs associated with warranty
returns or the potential recall
of our products; ongoing uncertainty in global economic conditions, infrastructure development or customer demand that could negatively affect product demand, collectability
of receivables and other related matters as consumers and businesses may defer purchases or payments, or default on payments; risks resulting from the concentration
of our business among few customers, including the risk that customers may reduce or cancel orders or fail to honor purchase commitments; the risk that we are not able to enter into acceptable contractual arrangements with the significant customers
of the acquired Infineon RF Power business or otherwise not fully realize anticipated benefits
of the transaction; the risk that retail customers may alter promotional pricing, increase promotion
of a competitor's products
over our products or reduce their inventory levels, all
of which could negatively affect product demand; the risk that our investments may experience
periods of significant stock price volatility causing us to recognize fair value losses on our investment; the risk posed by managing an increasingly complex supply chain that has the ability to supply a sufficient quantity
of raw materials, subsystems and finished products with the required specifications and quality; the risk we may be required to record a significant charge to earnings if our goodwill or amortizable assets become impaired; risks relating to confidential information theft or misuse, including through cyber-attacks or cyber intrusion; our ability to complete development and commercialization
of products under development, such as our pipeline
of Wolfspeed products, improved LED chips, LED components, and LED lighting products risks related to our multi-year warranty
periods for LED lighting products; risks associated with acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures or investments generally; the rapid development
of new technology and competing products that may impair demand or render our products obsolete; the potential lack
of customer acceptance for our products; risks associated with ongoing litigation; and other factors discussed in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), including our report on Form 10 - K for the fiscal year ended June 25, 2017, and subsequent reports filed with the SEC.
One reason to spread your bonus out
over a
longer period of time remains: fear
of negative
returns.
Assuming he earned an 8 %
return annually by investing in a low cost index fund or other forms
of passive income, which is a modest assumption
over a
long period of time, his new car purchase would have cost him
over $ 240,000 (see table below).
It is a well - established fact that,
over longer periods of time, companies with lower accruals handily beat companies with higher accruals when measured by total
return.
If you've ever had occasion to look into the academic research comparing different types
of returns from stocks that have different characteristics, as a class, dividend stocks tend to do better than the average stock
over long periods of time.
Cash alternatives, such as money market funds, typically offer lower rates
of return than
longer - term equity or fixed - income securities and may not keep pace with inflation
over extended
periods of time.
Over the
longest time period analyzed, the study finds sustainable equity funds met or exceeded median
returns for five out
of six different equity classes examined, for example, large - cap growth.
As the value
of the digital currency swings
over a
period of time, the potential for
returns in the short - as well as the
long - term is immense.
This gives the best
returns on the investments
over a
long period of time.
The chances
of positive investment
returns often increase when you stay invested
over longer periods of time and also own a better - diversified portfolio.
Averages don't lie but they can mislead Indeed, while
long - term averages show stocks have generally delivered positive
returns and provided investors with the greatest opportunity for gains
over long periods of time, they fail to reveal the large variations within any year and from one year to another.
Accept the fact you don't deserve the higher
returns they generate
over longer periods of time and be content with that.
«True managers need to be tested in multiple business cycles to prove their compound annual
return is consistent
over long periods of time» Thomas Kahn
Historically,
over long periods of time, money invested in riskier assets such as stocks has generally rewarded investors with higher
returns than funds invested in ultra safe and liquid assets.
Our booklet, «What has worked in investing», shows that both in the US and internationally, basic fundamental value criteria produce better than market
returns over long periods of time.»
In general,
over the
long periods of time, value stocks, have produced better
returns than the S&P 500.
In this book Bill Schultheis presents a simple investing plan built on establishing an investment portfolio
of low cost index funds that, based on historical performance, will generate positive
returns over a
long time period (10 + years).
The continued use
of a repressive device like suggestion
over a
long period of time may have resulted in diminishing enthusiasm and decreasing therapeutic
return.
The career
of Tiago Lloris in Anfield is
over as he completed a season
long loan deal to Aston Villa and even though it's only for a temporary
period of time, it seems highly unlikely that the Portuguese defender would be making a
return to Liverpool even after his loan contract with Aston Villa eventually reaches it's inevitable end.
With three or four different
time periods over the course
of the eight - year investigation covered and
returned to
time and again, but without any discernible rhythm, it's really only by paying stricter attention to Speedman's facial hair than we'd like to have had to, that we eventually worked out a rough timeline and even then, certain events are unmoored: how
long before she went missing did Dunlop discover the cameras that were filming Tina?
With three or four different
time periods over the course
of the eight - year investigation covered and
returned to
time and again, but without any discernible rhythm, it's really only by paying stricter attention to Speedman's facial hair than we'd like to, that we eventually worked out a rough timeline, and even then, certain events are unmoored: how
long before she went missing did Dunlop discover the cameras that were filming Tina?
For the
longest time,
returns under 50 % were considered good sales and
returns over 50 % in a short
period of time, the book was a failure.
Even John Bogle, former head
of Vanguard and advocate
of mutual funds, agreed that a broadly - diversified ETF can provide solid
returns over a
long period of time.
As you can see, the intrinsic value
of the enterprise (as evidenced by the compounding net worth and earning power) has compounded very nicely
over a
long period of time, which has led to similar
returns for shareholders.
To be sure, while focusing on factor and smart beta strategies has historically,
over longer periods of time, earned higher risk - adjusted
returns relative to the broader market, there have been stretches, even
long ones, when factor - based approaches underperformed (think value during the 1990s), according to data accessible via Bloomberg.
Over a very
long period of time, adding international investments to your mix could improve risk - adjusted
returns.
In the next post
of this series, we will show the actual outperformance
of the S&P SmallCap 600 versus the Russell 2000
over the
long term, the higher
returns and lower risk
over different
time periods, and through different bull and bear market cycles.
I once mentioned I have put together notes on investors who have achieved exceptional (20 - 30 % annual
returns or better)
over a
long period of time (say 10 - 15 years minimum).
For example,
over relatively
long periods of time, investors in general expect to receive higher
returns from stock investments (riskier) than from bond investments (less risky).
While factors have exhibited excess risk - adjusted
returns over long time periods as seen above,
over short horizons factors exhibit significant cyclicality, including
periods of underperformance.
So the index itself diverges from the total
return and
over a
long period of time becomes pretty meaningless.
Using one
of the top index ETFs with an expense ratio as
long as 0.10 % yields enormous benefits in terms
of total
return over a prolonged
period of time.
The other major difference is the complex funds» seemingly imperfect correlation to the
returns of the underlying index
over longer periods of time.
Over a
long period of time, a retirement portfolio faces a variety
of hurdles (unfavorable stock
returns) clustered together with
long favorable
periods in between.
Historically,
over long periods of time, money invested in riskier assets such as stocks has generally rewarded investors with higher
returns than funds invested in ultra safe and liquid assets.
If you have any real experience with socking wealth away, protecting it in some form or helping others to do so, you will be profoundly happy with a 9.7 % average
return over a
long period of time.
Over long periods of time, smart indices that roll and / or weight differently have also performed well with reduced losses rather than positive
returns in down
periods.
Small investments made at regular intervals can yield much better
returns over a
long period of time.
Dear Saikat, Equity funds will have Sideways movements, but the point is funds which can give better
Returns with low Standard Deviation
over a
long period of time can be the best ones to invest.
Trend traders are searching for a winning system that has consistent
returns over long periods of time.
When you stretch things out
over long periods of time, it is amazing to see what dividends can contribute to total
return.
And one way to think about it is this: As
long as you are paying a fair price for Markel — one that is equal or below intrinsic value — and Markel can grow intrinsic value at 12 - 14 % per year, then you should expect 12 - 14 % shareholder
returns over a
long period of time.
Successful investing generates its
returns over very
long time periods, through the extremes
of the economic and market cycles.
A yearly dividend amount
of around 2.5 % or even more is common for the S&P 500, which represents a sizable portion
of the 9 % or 10 % yearly total
return the index has generated
over long periods of time.
Stock market ETFs
return close to 10 % (unadjusted)
over long periods of time, which will out - earn almost any other option and are very easy for a non-finance person to invest in (You don't trade actively - you leave the money there for years).