TIP735: COMPOUNDING WITH CHARACTER

W/ GUY SPIER

05 July 2025

In this episode, Stig Brodersen speaks with Guy Spier who has outperformed the S&P 500 since 1997, with a 9.6% vs. 8.8% CAGR. They explore why Guy invested in The Economist, and how friendships, service, and living by an inner scorecard guide his life and investment philosophy.

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IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN:

  • Why Guy Spier decided to invest in The Economist.
  • How Guy is living by his inner scorecard.
  • Why friendships are there for a reason, a season, or a lifetime.
  • How does Guy invest in friendships?
  • How to facilitate thoughtful conversations with friends.
  • How do you seek wisdom?
  • How do you identify how to best be of service?
  • What money can and can’t buy you.

TRANSCRIPT

Disclaimer: The transcript that follows has been generated using artificial intelligence. We strive to be as accurate as possible, but minor errors and slightly off timestamps may be present due to platform differences.

 

[00:00:00] Stig Brodersen: Guy Spier is more than an investor. He’s a teacher, a philosopher, and student of life. Since founding the acronym fund in 1997, he outperformed the S&P 500 by investing not just with his head, but with his heart. In this wide-ranging episode, you’ll learn why Guy Spier invest in The Economist, how guy builds meaningful relationships, and how he navigates a world where money has limits, and character has none.

[00:00:23] Stig Brodersen: This was one of the most thoughtful and enriching conversations I ever had on the show, and hope you’ll enjoy the exploration as much as I did.

[00:00:34] Intro: Since 2014 and through more than 180 million downloads, we’ve studied the financial markets and read the books that influenced self-made billionaires the most. We keep you informed and prepared for the unexpected. Now for your host, Stig Brodersen.

[00:00:59] Stig Brodersen: You are listening to The Investor’s Podcast. I’m your host, Stig Brodersen, and I am here today with one of the most revered investors in the value investing community, Guy Spier. Guy, how are you today?

[00:01:12] Guy Spier: I am alive, as I say now these days, I’m glad to be alive. I’m glad to be on a podcast with you. As you know, Stig, I’m in a relatively remote location and I was super frustrated about the internet connection. I want everybody to know that Stig has the patience of an elephant. So we both set aside the afternoon for this because I can tell you Stig, I enjoy talking to you as much as I think you enjoy talking to me.

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