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In March 2025, in the thread "Re: OT, out", Umm asked the members: "Do you think it is because America is made up of magical soil that makes businesses based in America magically profitable?" This week it is put to everyone again. The button below opens the small thread re-asking it - read what others have said so far, then give your own answer as an ordinary reply.
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Author: ciao8 ✶  😊 😞
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Subject: Re: OT- Guy Spier on Podcast/ limited BRK discussion
Date: 08/27/23 8:34 PM
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I many times get the glazed over look when mentioning terms like % return , %/Yr outperformance and % relative comparisons when talking to my kids/grandkids about saving, investing, inflation, & spending "within your means" etc''but they sure know the differance between Chevy's & Ferrari's :)'.so converting these %'s to $$$ always gets the point across.

With that in mind & the previous comments on the Pabrai funds past long term performance, ( 5, !0, & 20 Yrs ) , I have compared the Pabrai Funds to the S&P 500 and Berkshire. The values assume an initial investment of $10,000 in each starting 5 , 10, 20 yrs ago ending June 30, 2023.

$10,000 Inv Period.
Ending Last 5 Yrs. 10 Yrs. 20 Yrs
6/30/23.

S&P 500. $17,885. $33,201. $66,170

BRK. $18,061. $30,603. $70,835

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PIF2 $8,944 $15,483. $44,793
PIF3. $10,693. $17,813. $52,873
PIF4 $6,660 $11,782. $26,440



ciao

Excuse the row/column copy-paste bad editing
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