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☆ Some options trades for avoiding an asset bubble and other macroeconomic troubles
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-11 | by ( Michael Khouw | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +9 min

There are some trades for investors looking to avoid a possible asset bubble and other potholes that could be ahead. The standard 30-year fixed mortgage rate rose even further, a function of both the rising risk-free rate and the rising spread. Buying bonds has interest rate risk. Moreover, the spread between mortgage rates and Treasuries is unusually high. Risk-free rates stay static or even rise mildly, but if the spread narrows mortgage rates could fall, a tailwind for a mortgage portfolio.

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☆ CNBC Special Podcast: Charlie Munger - A Life of Wit and Wisdom
▼ + stars: | 2023-12-12 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Billionaire investor Charlie Munger - the longtime right-hand man and close friend of Berkshire Hathaway CEO Warren Buffett – has died at age 99, a few weeks shy of what would have been his 100th birthday. Becky Quick, Squawk Box co-host, interviewed Munger two weeks before his death. She traveled to his home in Los Angeles for a discussion on how to live a long life, pragmatic investing and the stunning advancements of the last century. This would be their final conversation.

Persons: Charlie Munger, Berkshire Hathaway, Warren Buffett –, Becky Quick, Munger Locations: Los Angeles

☆ Billionaire Charlie Munger wanted his kids to hold onto 3 parenting lessons 'until their 100th birthdays'
▼ + stars: | 2023-12-05 | by ( Charlie Munger | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

One day, I asked my dad, "Why do you do so much work for Mr. X, this overreaching blowhard, instead of working more for wonderful men like Grant?" "Grant treats his employees right, his customers right, and his problems right," my father said. But Mr. X is a walking minefield of wonderful legal business." Here, two of my kids Charles and Wendy share key lessons they've learned from me over the years. My hope is that they'll hold onto all of these until their 100th birthdays.

Persons: Charlie Munger, Grant McFayden, Grant, I've, Charles, Wendy, they've Organizations: CNBC, Ford

☆ At 99, billionaire Charlie Munger shared how to avoid major mistakes in life: Dodge 'toxic people and toxic activities'
▼ + stars: | 2023-12-05 | by ( Mike Winters | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Avoiding mistakes in business and life comes down a few simple things, according to billionaire investor Charlie Munger, who died last week at age 99: good financial habits, integrity and "avoiding toxic people and toxic activities." Munger shared the advice during a Q&A session at Berkshire Hathaway's annual shareholders meeting in May. As for avoiding toxic people, look out for those "who are trying to fool you or lie to you or aren't reliable in meeting their commitments," Munger said. At the shareholders meeting in May, Buffett shared his own thoughts on the topic. To him, most major mistakes in life can be avoided by simply being a good person who acts with integrity.

Persons: Charlie Munger, Munger, Warren Buffett, Berkshire Hathaway, Buffett, Becky Quick, Tom Murphy, he's Organizations: Berkshire

☆ The 'Chinese Warren Buffett' wrote a glowing tribute likening the late Charlie Munger to Buddha and Confucius
▼ + stars: | 2023-12-05 | by ( Kwan Wei Kevin Tan | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Li Lu, the "Chinese Warren Buffett," penned a tribute to his late mentor Charlie Munger. Li earned Munger's acclaim after he nearly quintupled Munger's $88 million investment in his fund. AdvertisementA hedge fund manager the late Charlie Munger once called the "Chinese Warren Buffett" has penned a glowing tribute to his mentor and friend, likening Munger to "an enlightened sage." Li penned a tribute to his late mentor in a Facebook post published on Friday. AdvertisementThe feelings between Li and Munger appear to be mutual, with Munger once saying that Li would become one of Berkshire Hathaway's top investment chiefs.

Persons: Li Lu, Warren Buffett, Charlie Munger, Li, Munger, —, it's Organizations: Service, Berkshire Hathaway's, Wall Street, Business Insider Locations: Himalaya, Munger, Thailand, Charlie, China, India, Berkshire

☆ Charlie Munger only trusted one person besides Warren Buffett with his personal fortune. Here's a look at Li Lu's tribute to the legendary investor.
▼ + stars: | 2023-12-04 | by ( Theron Mohamed | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Charlie Munger's close friend and confidant, Li Lu, recently penned a tribute to the late investor. AdvertisementA close friend and confidant of Charlie Munger recently published a tribute to the legendary investor who died last week, highlighting the values and principles that made him unique. Li Lu, the only person other than Warren Buffett who Munger trusted to invest his personal fortune, penned a eulogy titled "Remembering my teacher Charlie Munger" on Facebook. Li has roughly quintupled the sum since then, making it little surprise that Munger — Buffett's right-hand man and Berkshire Hathaway's vice chairman — has dubbed him the "Chinese Warren Buffett." "Charlie Munger answered those questions through his long exemplary life."

Persons: Charlie Munger's, Li Lu, Warren Buffett's, Li, Munger, —, Charlie Munger, Warren Buffett, Charlie Organizations: Service, Facebook, Berkshire Hathaway's, Berkshire, Daily, Capital Management Locations: BYD, China

The world also said goodbye to former U.S. Secretary of State Henry Kissinger, who died Nov. 29. Political Cartoons View All 1277 ImagesAnother political figure who died this year was former U.S. first lady Rosalynn Carter, who died Nov. 19. Among the entertainers who left the world this year was singer Tina Turner, who died May 24. Here is a roll call of some influential figures who died in 2023 (cause of death cited for younger people, if available):___JANUARY___Fred White, 67. A Hall of Fame forward who helped the Chicago Blackhawks win the 1961 Stanley Cup Final.

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☆ Charlie Munger's death brings home the inevitable future: Berkshire without Warren Buffett
▼ + stars: | 2023-12-03 | by ( Yun Li | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Greg Abel, vice chairman of Berkshire's non-insurance operations, became known as Buffett's heir apparent in 2021 after Munger inadvertently made the revelation . Ajit Jain, Berkshire's vice chairman of insurance operations, had been a top contender for the top job, but Buffett recently revealed that Jain "never wanted to run Berkshire." "All [Munger's passing] does is add to the conversation that what happens when Buffett's gone because this brings it home. Berkshire analysts believe the event won't notably alter Berkshire's transition plans. James Shanahan, Edward Jones' Berkshire analyst, also said he remains confident in the leadership of Berkshire following Munger's passing.

Persons: Charlie Munger, Warren Buffett's, Berkshire Hathaway, Greg Abel, Munger, Ajit Jain, Buffett, Jain, Abel, he's, Buffett's, Bill Stone, Warren Buffett, Catherine Seifert, James Shanahan, Edward Jones, CNBC's Becky Quick, Ted Weschler, Todd Combs Organizations: Oracle, Berkshire, Glenview Trust, CFRA's, MidAmerican Energy, Berkshire Hathaway Energy Locations: Berkshire, Omaha, Glenview, CFRA's Berkshire, Japan

☆ At 99, billionaire Charlie Munger shared his No. 1 tip for living a long, happy life: 'Avoid crazy at all costs'
▼ + stars: | 2023-12-03 | by ( Tom Huddleston Jr. | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Charlie Munger, who died at age 99 last week, attributed his success and longevity at least partially to a single piece of advice: "Avoid crazy at all costs." That's what he told CNBC's Becky Quick last month, in an interview meant to air on his 100th birthday in January. When pressed for his keys to a long and successful life, Munger at first demurred, saying "I don't know the secret." Just avoid it, avoid it, avoid it." "My partner Charlie says there is only three ways a smart person can go broke: liquor, ladies and leverage," Buffett told CNBC's "Squawk Box" in 2018.

Persons: Charlie Munger, CNBC's Becky Quick, Munger, Warren Buffett, he'd, Charlie, Buffett, CNBC's, Berkshire Hathaway, —, I've, Coke Organizations: Forbes, Buffett, Berkshire Locations: Berkshire

☆ Charlie Munger's acumen, wisdom and irreverence: Investors mourn the loss of one-of-a-kind legend
▼ + stars: | 2023-12-02 | by ( Yun Li | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

As Charlie Munger's admirers around the globe mourn the loss of one of the most influential investors ever, a deep sense of gratitude and appreciation has spread — for his unparalleled business acumen as well as his uniquely sharp tongue. Munger, Berkshire Hathaway's vice chairman who died Tuesday one month shy of his 100th birthday, left a mark on generations of investors in a host of ways thanks to a long and fruitful life. First and foremost, Munger's investment philosophy rubbed off on none other than Warren Buffett, giving rise to the sprawling conglomerate worth almost $800 billion that Berkshire is today. Munger long emphasized the importance of recognizing a good business before it's widely seen as such, and he did so many times in his storied career. Munger was also a loyal supporter of Costco Wholesale Corp ., calling it one of the best investments of his life.

Persons: Charlie Munger's, Warren Buffett, Munger, Buffett, Bill Stone, Matt McLennan, Charlie, McLennan Organizations: Munger , Berkshire Hathaway's, Glenview Trust, First Eagle Investments, CNBC, Berkshire, Costco Wholesale Corp, Price Club Locations: Munger , Berkshire, Berkshire, Glenview

☆ Why It’s So Hard to Copy Charlie Munger’s Secret Sauce
▼ + stars: | 2023-12-01 | by ( James Mackintosh | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

Charlie Munger and Warren Buffett, with hand raised, in 2006. Munger persuaded Buffett to focus on buying ‘wonderful businesses at fair prices.’ Photo: David Silverman/Getty ImagesIf you want to invest like Charlie Munger , you’re late to the party. The investor’s genius in spotting what’s become known as the “quality factor”—buying good companies—made a ton of money for him and business partner Warren Buffett . Nearly 50 years on, it might not be such a great time to copy his strategy. For those who missed the late Munger’s brilliance, he’s the one who persuaded the billionaire Buffett to shift Berkshire Hathaway ’s focus from “cigar butt” value stocks—bad companies that no one else wants, and so are cheap—to buying “wonderful businesses at fair prices.”

Persons: Charlie Munger, Warren Buffett, Munger, Buffett, David Silverman, you’re, what’s, —, Berkshire Hathaway ’ Organizations: Berkshire

☆ Charlie Munger lived in the same home for 70 years: Rich people who build 'really fancy houses' become 'less happy'
▼ + stars: | 2023-12-01 | by ( Ece Yildirim | In Ecedyildirim | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

For Charlie Munger, living in a relatively modest house wasn't an accident — it was a conscious choice. Munger, the billionaire investor and longtime business partner to Warren Buffett, died on Tuesday at the age of 99. "[Buffett and I] are both smart enough to have watched our friends who got rich build these really fancy houses," Munger said. "[Buffett and I] both considered bigger and better houses," Munger said. Get CNBC's free Warren Buffett Guide to Investing, which distills the billionaire's No.

Persons: Charlie Munger, Munger, Warren Buffett, He'd, CNBC's Becky Quick, Buffett, Duke Organizations: Berkshire Locations: California, Westchester, Omaha , Nebraska

☆ Top 10 things to watch in Thursday's stock market, including Jim Cramer's Benioff interview
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-30 | by ( Jim Cramer | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +9 min

Ford (F) issues slightly worse full-year guidance: $10 billion to $10.5 billion in adjusted earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) and adjusted free cash flow of between $5 billion and $5.5 billion. Citi raises Club holding Costco (COST) price target to $585 per share from $530, citing an acceleration of November sales. Ford (F) issues slightly worse full-year guidance: $10 billion to $10.5 billion in adjusted earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) and adjusted free cash flow of between $5 billion and $5.5 billion. Ford (F) issues slightly worse full-year guidance: $10 billion to $10.5 billion in adjusted earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) and adjusted free cash flow of between $5 billion and $5.5 billion. Ford (F) issues slightly worse full-year guidance: $10 billion to $10.5 billion in adjusted earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) and adjusted free cash flow of between $5 billion and $5.5 billion.

Persons: Marc Benioff, Einstein, Jeff Marks, Charles Munger, Warren Buffett's, Charlie, Peter Arduini, Jim Cramer's, Jim Cramer, Jim, Andrew Caballero, Reynolds Organizations: Nasdaq, Dow, UAW, General Motors, Citi, Club, Costco, Barclays, Company, NBA, GE Healthcare, Nvidia, Brands, Barrick, Jim Cramer's Charitable, CNBC, Economic Cooperation, APEC, AFP, Getty Locations: U.S, Asia, San Francisco , California

☆ 'A Life of Wit and Wisdom': Charlie Munger special airs tonight at 8PM ET
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-30 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via Email'A Life of Wit and Wisdom': Charlie Munger special airs tonight at 8PM ETCNBC's Becky Quick previews the Charlie Munger special tonight at 8PM ET.

Persons: Charlie Munger, Becky Quick

☆ Charlie Munger: 'I am a lover of the progress of civilization'
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-30 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailCharlie Munger: 'I am a lover of the progress of civilization'In this CNBC Special Report CNBC's Becky Quick sits down with investing legend Charlie Munger in his last ever interview with CNBC as he looks back at his childhood, the growth of Berkshire Hathaway, his enduring legacy and much more.

Persons: Charlie Munger, Becky Quick, Berkshire Hathaway Organizations: CNBC Locations: Berkshire

☆ Charlie Munger on making money in today's market: 'It's so much harder you can't believe it'
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-30 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailCharlie Munger on making money in today's market: 'It's so much harder you can't believe it'In this CNBC Special Report CNBC's Becky Quick sits down with investing legend Charlie Munger in his last ever interview with CNBC as he looks back at his childhood, the growth of Berkshire Hathaway, his enduring legacy and much more.

Persons: Charlie Munger, Becky Quick, Berkshire Hathaway Organizations: CNBC Locations: Berkshire

☆ How investing $100 in Berkshire Hathaway when Charlie Munger joined would now be worth nearly $400,000
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-30 | by ( Krystal Hur | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

Munger, a billionaire investor and vice chairman of Buffett’s investment firm Berkshire Hathaway, died Tuesday morning at 99 years old. (Berkshire Hathaway shares, which didn’t have different classes then, ended 1977 at $138 a share.) Projections of Warren Buffett, Berkshire Hathaway Inc. chairman and chief executive officer, and Charles Munger, vice chairman of Berkshire Hathaway. Berkshire outperformed the S&P 500 during 31 of the 46 years Munger was at the company, according to Bespoke. The Christmas Price Index, now in its 40th year, is a tongue-in-cheek take on the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Consumer Price Index and is meant to highlight market changes over time while educating consumers about the economy.

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☆ Charlie Munger: I had a 'much better mind than other people had, and I recognized that quite early'
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-30 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailCharlie Munger: I had a 'much better mind than other people had, and I recognized that quite early'In this CNBC Special Report CNBC's Becky Quick sits down with investing legend Charlie Munger in his last ever interview with CNBC as he looks back at his childhood, the growth of Berkshire Hathaway, his enduring legacy and much more.

Persons: Charlie Munger, Becky Quick, Berkshire Hathaway Organizations: CNBC Locations: Berkshire

“China and the United States’ relations will forever be linked to the name ‘Kissinger,’” Mr. Xi said to Mr. Kissinger as the two men sat side by side in cream-colored armchairs. It was the same building where half a century earlier Mr. Kissinger had met Zhou Enlai, who was then China’s premier: Villa No. When Mr. Xi was on the cusp of power in 2012, he met Mr. Kissinger twice — once in Beijing and then in Washington. In a sign of the high regard in which he was held, Mr. Xi respectfully cited Mr. Kissinger’s views in speeches. “It is understandable that he cared about the interests of the United States,” Professor Lu said.

Persons: ”, Henry A . Kissinger, Mr, Kissinger, Nixon’s, Xie Feng, Biden, Xi Jinping, “, ‘ Kissinger, ’, Xi, Zhou Enlai, Li Shangfu, John F, Kirby, Kissinger “, Wu Xinbo, —, President Trump, Wu, Trump, Kissinger’s, Charles T, Munger, Lu Yeh, Lu Organizations: Global Times, Communist Party, Beijing, United, Mr, U.S . National Security Council, Institute of International Studies, Fudan University, National Chengchi University Locations: China, United States, Washington, Communist, Beijing, U.S, ” China, “ China, Diaoyutai, Shanghai, Philippines, Australia, Weibo, Taiwan, Taipei, “

☆ New billionaire heirs overtake self-made ones as $5.2 trillion wealth transfer begins
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-30 | by ( Hanna Ziady | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

“The great wealth transfer is gaining significant momentum as many billionaire entrepreneurs age,” Benjamin Cavalli, who oversees strategic clients in the global wealth management unit at UBS, told reporters. Their combined wealth rose 9% to $12 trillion, before taking inflation into account. Arnault is the world’s third-richest man, with a net worth of $167 billion, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index. Risks and opportunity for UBSThe “staggering” transfer of wealth to younger generations presents a huge opportunity for UBS, but also poses considerable risks, according to Cavalli. Heirs lean more toward impact investing — that is, socially or environmentally beneficial investing — over “classic grant-giving philanthropy,” Cavalli said.

Persons: “, ” Benjamin Cavalli, LVMH's Bernard Arnault, Helene, Frederic, Delphine, Antoine, Alexandre, Bernard Arnault, Arnault, Tesla’s Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos —, —, India’s Gautam Adani, Mukesh Ambani, Cavalli, ”, Morgan Stanley —, Stefan Wermuth, ” Cavalli, Charlie Munger, Henry E Organizations: London CNN, UBS, Bloomberg, Adani Group, Reliance Industries, Suisse, Getty, ”, Berkshire Hathaway, Huntington Library, Art Locations: Paris, Europe, France

☆ Munger and Buffett were unable to pull off one last deal together using Berkshire's $157 billion in cash
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-30 | by ( Yun Li | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Charlie Munger didn't manage to help pull off one final deal with his lifelong partner Warren Buffett, but he remained hopeful that Berkshire Hathaway , with nearly $160 billion cash, will find its elephant one day. Not very many," Munger said in CNBC's special "Charlie Munger: A Life of Wit and Wisdom," which aired Thursday. The Omaha-based conglomerate held a record level of cash — $157.2 billion — at the end of September. Squeeze new lemonsMunger, Berkshire's late vice chairman, said such a mammoth deal may have to be done by the next generation of leaders at the conglomerate. "There are worse situations than drowning in cash, and sitting, sitting, sitting.

Persons: Charlie Munger didn't, Warren Buffett, Berkshire Hathaway, Munger, Charlie Munger, CNBC's Becky Quick, Buffett, Berkshire's, Greg Abel, Buffett's, Ajit Jain, Ted Weschler, Todd Combs Organizations: Berkshire, Alleghany Corp, Dominion Locations: Omaha, Munger

☆ Charlie Munger said Berkshire would be worth double if he and Buffett used this common practice
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-30 | by ( Yun Li | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Munger, Berkshire Hathaway's vice chairman who died Tuesday just a month shy of his 100th birthday, stressed that he and Buffett almost never used this common Wall Street practice, because they always put their shareholders first. "Losing three quarters of the money would've been a big letdown." Munger said he and Buffett had been "very cautious" in handling their shareholders' money over the years. Berkshire shareholders tend to be long-term investors like all the conglomerate's top executives, often treating their stock like a savings account. We would've used more leverage," Munger said in the CNBC special.

Persons: Charlie Munger, Berkshire Hathaway, Warren Buffett, Buffett, would've, Munger, CNBC's Becky Quick, Warren Organizations: Munger , Berkshire Hathaway's, CNBC, Berkshire, Insurance Locations: Berkshire, Munger , Berkshire, Omaha

☆ 'An era in the United States has ended': The Chinese internet is alight with tributes to Henry Kissinger
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-30 | by ( Matthew Loh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

The Chinese internet lamented the death of Henry Kissinger death on Wednesday. Just four hours after his death was announced, topics on Kissinger hit a whopping 660 million combined view count on Weibo, China's version of Twitter. "Old friends are dying, like leaves in the wind," wrote one Weibo user in a top comment, referencing a line attributed to the ancient Chinese warlord Cao Cao. Chinese leader Xi Jinping even called him an "old friend of the Chinese people" when Kissinger visited China in July. AdvertisementWith his death, and that of Berkshire Hathaway's Charlie Munger, "an era in the United States has ended," wrote one Weibo user in a heavily upvoted comment.

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☆ What Warren Buffett Said About Charlie Munger
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-29 | by ( Nicole Friedman | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

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☆ Charlie Munger was obsessed with Costco. Here's why the billionaire called himself a 'total addict.'
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-29 | by ( Dominick Reuter | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

The late billionaire investor Charlie Munger loved Costco, and called himself a "total addict." "I wish everything else in America was working as well as Costco does," Munger said last year. AdvertisementWith the death of billionaire investor Charlie Munger on Tuesday, Costco is losing one of its most ardent fans. Munger famously declared himself a "total addict" of the company on whose board he served for more than a quarter century. "I love everything about Costco," Munger said last year.

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