Investing with Foresight: Why the Future Matters More Than the Past

On The Investing for Beginners Podcast, Ryan Zabrowski shared why his team focuses on businesses with bright futures, not just bright pasts.

Too many investors fall in love with a company’s track record- but what really matters is what’s ahead. We want to own businesses with long legs—those that can keep running strong in the years to come.

That’s why every investment decision we make starts by looking forward, not backward.

Watch the clip to hear how we evaluate a company’s future potential—and avoid common investing traps.

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