There's something humbling about studying the investment decisions of those who've mastered the craft over decades. This week, I've been examining what the world's most successful investors are actually buying and selling—not the headlines, but the real data.

I've also revisited a question that never loses its relevance: what does it truly take to achieve financial independence? Not the get-rich-quick fantasy, but the patient, deliberate path that actually works. Here's what I discovered.

When you look across the portfolios of Warren Buffett, Bill Ackman, and Terry Smith, certain names appear again and again. I wanted to identify which stocks these legendary investors agree on—the companies that show up in multiple elite portfolios.

It turns out there are ten stocks that earn this distinction, from Microsoft and Meta to TSMC and Visa. But here's what makes it interesting: even among these widely-held favorites, the buying and selling patterns tell different stories. Some are being trimmed across the board, while others are seeing genuine accumulation.

Understanding which stocks command this kind of consensus—and what the smart money is actually doing with them—offers a clearer picture of today's market.

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Two years ago, I recorded something that still holds true: financial independence isn't about complexity or secrets. It's about timeless principles found in books that have stood the test of time. I discuss five fundamental concepts and the books that illuminate them best—from "The Richest Man in Babylon" to "One Up on Wall Street."

What strikes me about this video is how little the fundamentals have changed, even as markets have shifted.

These aren't trendy ideas; they're the kind of wisdom that compounds quietly over decades. If you're serious about building lasting wealth rather than chasing quick returns, this is definitely worth your time.

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Until next week,

Bald Investor