How to Read Shareholder Letters | Phil Town

Management is one of the 4M’s of Rule #1 investing, and evaluating a company’s management to ensure that they are trustworthy and capable of leading the company forward is an essential step before you invest in a company.

In this video I cover how shareholder letters can be the best resource for seeking out a management team with integrity.

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