MINDSETMonths to result

The Hunters' Framework

Buy more, not less

Problem it solves

limiting beliefs

Best for

Investors with a long-term perspective and a willingness to take calculated risks

Not ideal for

Investors seeking instant gratification or those who are risk-averse

Overview

Why this framework exists

The Hunters' Framework is an investment strategy that involves buying more of a stock when its price falls, rather than selling. This approach is based on the idea that a stock's price can be temporarily depressed due to market irrationality, and that buying more at a lower price can lead to long-term gains. The framework requires investors to have a thorough understanding of the company's fundamentals and a strong conviction in their investment thesis.

Core principles

3 total
  1. Investors should have a long-term perspective and be willing to take calculated risks.
  2. A stock's price can be temporarily depressed due to market irrationality.
  3. Buying more of a stock at a lower price can lead to long-term gains.

Steps

4 steps
  1. Develop a thorough understanding of the company's fundamentals
    Investors should conduct thorough research on the company's financials, management, industry, and competitive landscape.
    Pro tipUse a variety of sources, including financial statements, news articles, and industry reports.
    WarningDon't rely solely on analyst reports or recommendations from others.
  2. Develop a strong conviction in your investment thesis
    Investors should have a clear understanding of why they are investing in the company and what they expect to happen in the future.
    Pro tipWrite down your investment thesis and review it regularly.
    WarningDon't invest in a company without a clear understanding of its prospects.
  3. Buy more of the stock when its price falls
    Investors should be prepared to buy more of the stock when its price falls, as long as their investment thesis remains intact.
    Pro tipUse a dollar-cost averaging approach to reduce the average cost of your shares.
    WarningDon't buy more of the stock if your investment thesis is no longer valid.
  4. Monitor and adjust your portfolio regularly
    Investors should regularly review their portfolio and adjust their holdings as needed.
    Pro tipUse a variety of metrics, including valuation ratios and financial statement analysis, to monitor your portfolio.
    WarningDon't be afraid to sell a stock if your investment thesis is no longer valid.

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Examples

2 cases
Aker Solutions

A Hunter bought Aker Solutions stock at €15.84 per share and later bought more at €7.61 per share, reducing the average cost of his shares. He sold the stock at €9.58 per share, realizing a profit of 24%.

OutcomeThe Hunter turned a loser into a winner by buying more of the stock at a lower price.
Experian

A Hunter bought Experian stock at £9.02 per share and later bought more at a lower price, reducing the average cost of his shares. He sold the stock at £7.06 per share, realizing a profit of 19%.

OutcomeThe Hunter added significant value to his investment by buying more of the stock at a lower price.

Common mistakes

3 traps
Failing to develop a thorough understanding of the company's fundamentals
Investors who don't conduct thorough research may not understand the company's prospects and may make poor investment decisions.
Failing to develop a strong conviction in your investment thesis
Investors who don't have a clear understanding of why they are investing in the company may not be prepared to hold the stock through periods of volatility.
Buying more of the stock without a valid investment thesis
Investors who buy more of the stock without a valid investment thesis may be throwing good money after bad.

Origin story

How this framework came to be

The Hunters' Framework was developed by a group of successful investors who realized that buying more of a stock when its price falls can be a winning strategy. They learned this through experience and by studying the behavior of successful investors such as Warren Buffett.

Source

Traced to primary
Source · BOOK
The Art of Execution
Lee Freeman-Shor · 2015
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