There will only ever be one Warren Buffett. But two companies are looking to copy the Berkshire Hathaway playbook.

In today's episode we run an eye over both companies - Markel Group (NYSE: MKL) and Fairfax Financial Holdings (TSE: FFH) - and consider how they stack up against the original Berkshire.

That's not all we unpack in another big episode of Equity Mates:

• The latest in the US-China trade war
• Trump's latest focus on pharmaceuticals
• Update on Bryce's latest stock pick: TransMedics (NASDAQ: TMDX)
• A deep dive on Markel Group (NYSE: MKL) and Fairfax Financial Holdings (TSE: FFH)
• Bryce's latest efforts to turn $500 into $5,000

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The 60/40 portfolio has been a bedrock of portfolio construction since Harry Markowitz developed it in the 1950s. Today's guest thinks we need to update our thinking.

Daniel Kelly is the Chief Investment Officer of Viola Private Wealth.

In today's episode we discuss:

• Navigating this volatile moment in markets
• Capitalising on market downturns
• Updated rules of portfolio construction
• Manager selection and red flags
• Trends in new funds coming to market

Interested in speaking to the team at Viola Private Wealth or another of our hand-picked financial advisers? Fill out the form on our website and we'll match you with one of our advisers.

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We’re particularly excited to share our latest show: Basis Points

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• Download our free 4-step stock checklist
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• Track your portfolio with Sharesight

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In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Equity Mates Investing acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today.

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Equity Mates Investing is a product of Equity Mates Media.

This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional.

Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.