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BNIC#1 Piet Viljoen: "Lollapalooza" outcomes, ridiculously bad investments and strategic insights

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In his keynote session at BNIC#1 in Hermanus, Piet Viljoen reflected on both good and bad investments, emphasising how bad investments can cause significant losses, while "Lollapalooza" outcomes—extremely profitable investments—are rare but attainable. He suggested inverting investment strategies, avoiding bad decisions, and seeking undervalued opportunities like energy stocks or South African equities for potential Lollapalooza returns, highlighting past success stories like Naspers and Nvidia.
18 Sep 2024 8AM English South Africa Investing · Business News

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