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TIP729: Mastering the Capital Cycle

2025/6/13
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Clay Fink: 我认为资本周期解释了行业繁荣与衰退的根本原因,资本在行业间的流动和投资者的反应塑造了行业的竞争格局。高回报吸引资本流入,低回报则导致资本流出,这种资本的潮起潮落以可预测的方式影响着行业。因此,投资者应该关注资本支出、行业供应和管理层激励等因素,而不仅仅是财务报表。我发现,理解资本周期有助于识别被市场低估或高估的投资机会,从而在周期性行业中获得超额回报。同时,我也强调与能够明智地驾驭资本周期的管理者合作的重要性,他们能够在行业繁荣时不盲目扩张,而在行业衰退时抓住机会。

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In this episode, Clay explores the core ideas behind Capital Returns by Edward Chancellor and Marathon Asset Management. Based on decades of investing experience, the book uncovers the capital cycle framework, which reveals how capital flows, supply dynamics, and managerial incentives drive long-term investment outcomes. Whether you're a value investor, a portfolio manager, or simply curious about market cycles, this episode offers guidance for understanding the boom and bust nature of cyclical industries.

IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:

00:00 - Intro

01:31 - How the capital cycle explains boom and bust industry dynamics.

07:03 - Why tracking supply is often more useful than forecasting demand.

16:20 - How capital discipline separates great managers from average ones.

05:07 - Why excess investment leads to lower future returns.

30:38 - Why cyclical industries can offer high-return opportunities.

41:50 - How incentives and ownership structures impact corporate decision-making.

49:10 - How low interest rates distort creative destruction and capital efficiency.

53:25 - Why mean reversion remains a powerful force in markets.

58:35 - How to spot red flags near capital cycle peaks.

01:03:55 - Why flexible thinking is essential for long-term investing success.

And so much more!

Disclaimer: Slight discrepancies in the timestamps may occur due to podcast platform differences.

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