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ISSUE 105
FEBRUARY 2025

Australian investors should be wary of chasing the latest
investment fads or making decisions based on short-term market
noise. Instead, focusing on fundamentals and maintaining a

long-term perspective can lead to more consistent results.

can drive rapid but often unsustainable price movements in 1. Maintain adequate cash reserves to provide both protec-
certain stocks. tion and opportunity.
Australian investors should be wary of chasing the latest 2. Focus on high-quality investments, potentially through
investment fads or making decisions based on short-term ETFs that emphasise quality factors.
market noise. Instead, focusing on fundamentals and main- 3. Avoid speculative trends and maintain a long-term per-
taining a long-term perspective can lead to more consistent spective.
results. 4. Learn from mistakes and continuously refine your invest-
ment approach.
Building Resilience Through Diversification 5. Consider low-cost, diversified ETFs as a core component
While Buffett’s personal portfolio is highly concentrated, of your portfolio.
he recommends a more diversified approach for most inves- As Buffett wisely noted, “It’s not about timing the mar-
tors. This can be achieved through a combination of broad ket, but time in the market”. By adopting these principles
market ETFs, potentially supplemented with sector-specific and maintaining a disciplined approach, Australian inves-
or factor-based ETFs to align with an investor’s specific goals tors can navigate market volatility with confidence and work
and risk tolerance. towards their long-term financial goals.

Conclusion: Building a Buffett-Inspired Portfolio
for the Long Haul References
Warren Buffett’s approach to navigating market volatility 1. “Buffett Loves ETFs” (betashares.com.au, 2024).
offers valuable lessons for Australian investors. By focusing 2. “Is Warren Buffett Preparing for a Bear Market?” (firstlinks.com.au, 2024).
on patience, quality, and long-term thinking, investors can 3. “Warren Buffett’s 25 Biggest Mistakes and 4 Lessons They Teach”
build portfolios capable of weathering market storms and (livewiremarkets.com, 2024).
generating wealth over time. 4. SPIVA Scorecard (S&P Global, 2023).
Key takeaways for Australian investors include: 5. “Household Wealth in Australia” (RBA, 2024).

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