Kang Bang-chun’s Investing Philosophy: How He Picks Firms Without Samsung Shares

Maeil Business Plus featured Kang Bang-chun, founder of AssetPlus Asset Management, as the first subject in its “Great Korean Investors” series. The second installment focuses on his investment philosophy and method for selecting companies. The original article highlights in its headline that he does not own even one share of Samsung Electronics, using that point to examine how he chooses investment targets. Kang is described as a living legend in Korea’s investment industry and as a figure mentioned by a U.S. financial journal. The article may help individual investors review how they evaluate companies and think about long-term investing. Source: mk.co.kr