Berkshire Hathaway has achieved a Sharpe ratio of * *0.76 * *, surpassing that of any other stock or mutual fund with a track record extending beyond 30 years.
This indicates a substantial alpha relative to conventional risk factors. However, this alpha is rendered non-significant when adjustments are made for the Betting-Against-Beta.
Additionally, it's estimated that Buffett employs an average leverage ratio of approximately 1.6:1.
The success of Buffett's investments seems to stem not from chance or some mystical force but from a strategic blend of leverage use and a preference for undervalued, low-risk, high-quality stocks. Analyzing Berkshire's portfolio by separating the publicly traded stocks from the wholly-owned private enterprises reveals that the former category outperforms, implying that Buffett's impressive returns are more attributable to his stock-picking skills rather than his influence on company management. This insight has significant implications for the understanding of market efficiency and the practical application of academic financial factors.
By:
Maxwell Stark Imprint: Algorithmic Dimensions:
Height: 279mm,
Width: 216mm,
Spine: 3mm
Weight: 141g ISBN:9786236682272 ISBN 10: 6236682275 Pages: 50 Publication Date:08 April 2024 Audience:
General/trade
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ELT Advanced
Format:Paperback Publisher's Status: Active