2025
Charles Brandes’ Value Investing Principles : Building a Portfolio with a Margin of Safety
In the field of investing, business cycles have always served as an important reference. Whether it's fluctuations in the macroeconomy or the ups and downs of corporate earnings, these cycles play a crucial role. Charles Brandes, a distinguished disciple of Benjamin Graham, founded Brandes Investment Partners in 1974 and has since grown its assets under management from $130 million to over $75 billion. The firm’s Brandes Global Equity Fund achieved an impressive 20-year annualized return of 17.91%, significantly outperforming the MSCI World Index, and has received Morningstar's five-star rating along with numerous international awards. Another flagship product, the AGF International Value Fund, has also demonstrated outstanding long-term performance. Brandes himself has been repeatedly ranked among the world’s top fund managers.