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Rob Vinall is a German-based British fund manager and investment writer who has gained recognition as one of Europe's most thoughtful long-term investors. Here's who he is:
Rob Vinall founded RV Capital in 2017 after working as an analyst at various investment firms. Based in Germany, he manages a concentrated portfolio of European companies using a patient, research-intensive approach that emphasizes understanding businesses deeply rather than following market trends. His fund focuses on identifying undervalued companies with strong competitive positions and holding them for extended periods, often years or decades.
Vinall is known for his contrarian investment philosophy and willingness to invest in unpopular or misunderstood companies. He emphasizes the importance of independent thinking, thorough research, and psychological discipline in investing. His approach combines fundamental analysis with insights from behavioral psychology, focusing on how market inefficiencies create opportunities for patient investors who can think differently from the crowd.
Beyond fund management, Vinall has become influential through his investment writing, particularly his detailed annual letters and blog posts that explore investment philosophy, behavioral biases, and specific investment ideas. His writing is highly regarded for its intellectual rigor and practical insights into the psychology of investing. He regularly speaks at investment conferences and has built a following among value investors who appreciate his unconventional thinking and long-term perspective.
Rob Vinall's Best Quotes
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"The stock market is not a voting machine in the short run, but it's not always a weighing machine in the long run either - sometimes it's a confusion machine."
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"The best investments often feel uncomfortable at the time of purchase. If everyone agrees it's a good idea, the opportunity has probably already passed."
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"Time arbitrage is one of the few sustainable edges available to individual investors - the willingness to wait when others cannot."
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"Most investment mistakes come not from lack of intelligence, but from lack of patience and emotional discipline."
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"The market's obsession with quarterly results creates opportunities for investors who can think in decades."
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"Understanding why you might be wrong is more valuable than convincing yourself why you're right."
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"Great businesses compound wealth, but great businesses bought at terrible prices destroy it."
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"The hardest part of investing isn't finding good companies - it's doing nothing when you own them."
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"In investing, being early and being wrong often look exactly the same for extended periods."
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"The best time to buy a stock is when you least want to, and the best time to sell is when you least want to."
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RV Capital Annual Letters
Vinall's annual shareholder letters have gained a cult following among European value investors. These detailed documents combine investment philosophy with specific case studies from his portfolio, behavioral insights, and market commentary. His letters are known for their intellectual honesty, including frank discussions of mistakes and lessons learned. They provide practical insights into how to think independently about markets and maintain discipline during volatile periods.
The Joys of Compounding
Blog Posts Through various investment platforms and his own communications, Vinall has written extensively about the power of long-term compounding and the behavioral challenges that prevent investors from capturing it. His posts explore topics like time arbitrage, the psychology of holding winners, and why most investors struggle to benefit from compound returns despite understanding the concept intellectually.
Thinking Differently About Risk
Series Vinall has written several influential pieces challenging conventional definitions of investment risk. Rather than viewing volatility as risk, he focuses on the permanent loss of capital and the risk of missing long-term opportunities. These writings have influenced how many European investors think about portfolio construction and risk management.
European Value Investing Conference Presentations
Vinall's conference presentations, often published as detailed papers, cover topics ranging from specific investment ideas to broader philosophical questions about markets and human psychology. His presentation "Why Value Investing Doesn't Work (And What To Do About It)" became widely circulated for its insights into behavioral biases and market evolution.
The Art of Doing Nothing
Investment Essays Vinall has written extensively about one of the most difficult aspects of investing - the discipline to do nothing when you own good businesses. His essays explore why activity is the enemy of returns, how to resist the urge to trade, and the psychological tools needed to maintain long-term positions despite market volatility.