How did the Exchanges do in the Financial Crisis of 2008?

The companies that operate exchanges for securities, commodities and other financial instruments robust institutions. These companies are extremely profitable, with operating margins usually in the high teens. Extreme market turbulence has been caused by the coronavirus. As a result, stock markets globally have taken big hits since the beginning of the year. That the damage … Continue reading How did the Exchanges do in the Financial Crisis of 2008?

The Greek Organization of Football Prognostics (OPAP)

I while ago I posted a excerpt from Buffett in which he explains his idea of the prototype of a dream business (See´s Candy).  You can read it here.  The dream business has the following distinguising characteristics: See’s Candy has not a growth company as CAGR has only been about 2% but it has strong … Continue reading The Greek Organization of Football Prognostics (OPAP)