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Hi, I’m Yishi Zuo

Entrepreneurial insights + investment ideas

Hi, I’m Yishi Zuo

Entrepreneurial insights + investment ideas

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Category: Public Market Investing

Articles re: my personal portfolio, investment philosophy and lessons learned over the years as they related to public markets.

My 2020 stock portfolio performance and 3 lessons learned

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I left my full-time hedge fund job in May 2016. Subsequently, 2017 was my first full year of investing without constraints, and here are my results: While 2020 turned out...continue reading
Public Market Investing January 7, 2021January 18, 2021

Electro Optic Systems (EOS) – a unique defense company

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Years ago, when I worked as a hedge fund analyst, I dove deep into the satellite + space imaging industry. The most interesting thing I learned was that space debris...continue reading
Business Analysis, Public Market Investing November 2, 2020November 3, 2020

Silvergate – Hidden Network Effect in the Crypto Industry

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I have a decent grasp of the technology and utility of blockchains. I think that digital currencies add value to our world. And I think they will be here to...continue reading
Business Analysis, Public Market Investing October 22, 2020December 4, 2020

Stock Bucket #2 – High Growth Beasts

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These “High growth beasts” comprise 38% of my portfolio as of 9/30/2020. These 6 companies are growing rapidly and are priced at a premium. I believe that the strengths of...continue reading
Business Analysis, Public Market Investing October 17, 2020October 22, 2020

Yishi’s Stock Bucket #1 – Stable Cash Generators

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These “stable cash generators” comprise 47% of my portfolio as of 9/30/2020. These 4 companies aren’t growing particularly fast, but I like the risk-reward trade-off. It is unlikely that any...continue reading
Business Analysis, Public Market Investing October 10, 2020October 17, 2020

Yishi’s Stock Portfolio Q3 2020 Review

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Here is an overview of my personal stock portfolio as of September 30th, 2020. The 15 companies I own span a wide variety of industries. US centric with global revenues:...continue reading
Personal, Public Market Investing October 3, 2020October 10, 2020

Warren Buffett, Charlie Munger, and the Principles of Entrepreneurship

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Over the years, I’ve invested hundreds of hours in trying to absorb the worldly wisdom of Warren Buffett & Charlie Munger. (Saved here are the best Munger / Buffett materials...continue reading
Personal, Public Market Investing December 2, 2018January 21, 2021

My Personal Why – Switching from Hedge Fund Investor to Software Entrepreneur (Part 1 of 3)

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(Note, Part 2 has been published: "Warren Buffett, Charlie Munger, and the Principles of Entrepreneurship") I enjoyed my last job as a hedge fund investor. I found the work highly...continue reading
Personal, Public Market Investing November 3, 2018January 21, 2021

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22 Jan

Who is someone that you know in real life that you think my personality is most similar to? I would greatly appreciate an intro! (2 reasons)

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YishiZuoYishi Zuo@YishiZuo·
21 Jan

This is fantastic. Some of the best poker meta-analysis Ive ever seen - useful even if you don't play the game!

Chris Sparks 🧠@SparksRemarks

I've played 2 million hands of poker.

Here's what I've learned:
- Life is the product of your bets.
- Most people are playing the wrong game.
- Models are a crutch.
- Edge comes from exploiting information asymmetries.
- Discipline beats ability.

https://www.forcingfunction.com/articles/play-to-win

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17 Jan

Not a fan of @Twitter suggested topics. Anyone else seeing this? I find myself unfollowing EVERY topic they suggest ... I really hope this is a beta feature that they roll back 😕

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17 Jan

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CapitalistChuckCharles Barr@CapitalistChuck·
13 Jan

Charlie Munger's December 2020 remarks @ CalTech https://mcusercontent.com/0370be2b6c8924496bcb7853a/files/89ec417f-8199-4b92-b38e-af3c4bc6e8cf/Munger_Conversation_with_Charles_Munger_2020.pdf?mc_cid=2095966bb4&mc_eid=d5f18e39c8

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