Archive for April 2016

Bloomberg’s recent article regarding team building and outsourcing highlights the important balance of outsourcing functional services while maintaining operational responsibilities within the organization.  This approach allows the senior management team of successful investment funds to focus their time and attention on asset management and asset growth. Bloomberg stated, “…never forget that you outsource function—not responsibility.…

In 1989 and 1990, Berkshire Hathaway paid $290 million for its 10% stake in Wells Fargo. Today, the dividends from that investment alone add up to more than $700 million a year. The shares themselves, meanwhile, are worth more than $23 billion. Fascinating article from Motley Fool regarding Berkshire Hathaway’s bet on Wells Fargo which…