Bruce Packard talks about the advantages amateur investors have over professionals and how he believes amateurs can outperform most Professional fund managers. Bruce talks about his top five holdings, his current high-conviction positions, his biggest investing mistakes, and much more.

Bruce is an ex-city analyst turned private investor who has been investing since he was 18 years old. He writes regularly for Share Pad, money week and his blog site Bruce Packard.com.

Timestamps:

0:00 Introduction and Bruce Packard's investing journey.

3:30 Can amateurs outperform most professional fund managers?

9:05 Using Chat GBT as a research tool.

11:50 Bruce's investing style and approach.

12:50 Bruce's top five holdings.

13:30 How Bruce came across the Bank of Georgia investment.

16:45 Current high convictions.

20:05 Knowing when to sell and selling too early.

23:35 How to deal with a 29% drawdown.

25:47 Getting started and building your own portfolio.

28:45 Closing thoughts and wrap up.

Hope you enjoy this episode and have a wonderful day.

The FYR Team.

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Guest Links & Resources:

Follow Bruce Packard on Twitter: https://twitter.com/bruce_packard

Bruce Packard's Blog Website: https://brucepackard.com/

Bruce's Articles on Sharepad: https://knowledge.sharescope.co.uk/bruce-packard/

Bruce's Articles on MoneyWeek: https://moneyweek.com/authors/bruce-packard

Visit Fund Your Retirement: https://www.fundyourretirement.com/

Disclaimer: This presentation is for educational purposes only. All opinions and information are for demonstrational purposes and do not constitute investment advice. Trading and investing carries a high level of risk and are not right for everyone. If you need financial advice, consult with a regulated financial adviser in your country before making any decisions.