Strategy

in the modern arena, can Buffett’s strategy be replicated? or is there a different mechanism for outsize accelerated gains than the hedge fund Segway to small bank takeover to insurance company?

figure a PE firm makes more sense because it’s less regulated than a small bank

insurance and float though seems inevitable

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