Excel Watchlist
Maintain an Excel Watchlist of companies (grouped by industry: consumer staples shown), applying fundamental analysis to estimate intrinsic value, assess competitive advantage, and evaluate downside risk. Screener includes analyst estimates, historical P/E, and my own quick valuation check.
If I identify a company as undervalued, I do a deeper dive analysis.
Personal Portfolio | Portfolio Manager & Researcher
January 2020 – Present
Hours per week: ~3 on average (higher when pursuing new ideas) | Weeks per year: ~45
Manage a concentrated stock portfolio achieving a 5-year 20.7% CAGR (compound annual growth rate).
Follow a long-term buy-and-hold strategy across domestic and international companies, investing only at a clear margin of safety.
Reverse-engineer investment ideas from 13F filings of superinvestors (e.g. Warren Buffett, Li Lu) to identify growing, high return on invested capital businesses.
Maintain an Excel watchlist of companies, applying fundamental analysis to estimate intrinsic value, assess competitive advantages, and evaluate downside risk.
Analyze company filings and financial statements to assess profitability, balance sheet strength, and management’s capital allocation decisions.
Studied 100+ biographies and business books to strengthen qualitative judgment alongside quantitative analysis.
Attended 5 Berkshire Hathaway Annual Meetings; engaged with the investing community, gained mentorship, and deepened understanding of long-term investment philosophies.
Guiding principle: practice patience and discipline to avoid interrupting the compounding process.