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Think Like Buffett. Move Like AI.
Hello Investor,
Warren Buffett famously avoids tech stocks he doesn’t understand — but what if he had a tool like ChatGPT in his corner?
In today’s thought experiment, we explore how legendary investors like Buffett might use AI to sharpen their thinking, test their theses, and stay grounded in long-term fundamentals — without giving up their core investing philosophy.
Buffett Meets ChatGPT
Buffett once said, “The best investment you can make is in yourself.” That includes how you think, what questions you ask, and how you process information.
He might not ask ChatGPT for stock picks.
But here’s how you can get the best of both worlds.
1. “What Are the Durable Competitive Advantages of This Business?”
Buffett lives and dies by moats. Using ChatGPT, he might type:
“Summarize the economic moat of Costco. Focus on pricing power, customer loyalty, and supply chain efficiency.”
He’s not outsourcing judgment — just accelerating clarity.
2. “How Has Management Allocated Capital Over the Last 10 Years?”
Buffett’s obsession with capital allocation is legendary.
“Analyze the past decade of capital allocation decisions for Adobe. Include buybacks, acquisitions, and reinvestment strategy.”
This can pull from filings, transcripts, and analyst commentary — all in one place.
3. “What Are the Top 3 Risks I’m Not Seeing?”
Buffett likes to think in probabilities. He might ask:
“Act as a value investor. What are 3 overlooked risks to investing in Apple today?”
The goal? Challenge assumptions, not confirm them.
🔄 The Buffett Process — Enhanced by AI
Investing Step | Buffett’s Style | AI Enhancement |
|---|---|---|
Read 10-Ks | Deep reading | Summarize risk, moat, financial trends in minutes |
Evaluate CEOs | Watch behavior over time | Use transcripts + AI sentiment to track tone/consistency |
Price a stock | DCF, intrinsic value | Let AI explain and even help model assumptions |
AI doesn’t replace discipline. It just speeds up the process of thinking deeply.
🧠 Prompt of the Day
Try this:
“Act as Warren Buffett. What would your investment thesis be for buying (or avoiding) Johnson & Johnson for the next 10 years?”
You’ll get a thesis rooted in long-termism, fundamentals, and risk analysis — Buffett style.
Investing Wisdom Meets Modern Tools
Buffett’s edge was never just stock picking. It was patience, clarity, and knowing what questions to ask.
AI helps us ask better questions, faster. That’s the real edge.
Use it like Buffett would — not to shortcut the work, but to go deeper into the work that matters.
Best regards,
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Disclaimer: This newsletter is for educational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Always conduct your own research before making investment decisions.