- Vastly different ethical applications
- Imagining the perfect company
It is common in the financial world to see references to different 'investment philosophies', which describe certain styles or strategies of putting capital to work. Growth investing and value investing are two such philosophies, as are strategies focusing on income or, say, market momentum. But unless a fund manager opts to ostentatiously quote Kant in a shareholder update, you are less likely to come across discussions of how philosophical theories interact with investing.
Some might say those managers have a point: look a little closer and there are intriguing lessons on offer here for investors. So, let's put on our philosopher hats and look at some examples of how sages from down the ages can inspire investment decision-making.