WEBINAR: A tech giant drafted in as Global Portfolio maintains 30%+ run

LONDON — In compiling the Biznews Global Share portfolio, I've drawn on advice from some of the investment giants. But the most important comes from the savviest of them all, Warren E. Buffett. The Oracle of Omaha tells us that when buying a stock, always aim for an average holding period of "forever". That forces you to really do your homework before clicking the "buy" button. It is also rational: the less you trade, the lower the costs. It doesn't mean you never switch holdings in your portfolio. To paraphrase another wise man, Winston Churchill, when circumstances change so should your mind. But if you take a long-term approach and reflect before making any purchases, you'll also make fewer mistakes. Having said all that, making changes to the Biznews Global Share portfolio is a bit of an event for us. And as you'll see in this month's portfolio update, we've done just that. – Alec Hogg

Well it's a warm welcome to you. This is the August edition of our global share portfolio webinar. I'm in London, as always. My name is Alec Hogg and, of course, in Johannesburg, BizNews' managing editor.

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