Stock buybacks or share repurchases is one of the most controversial subjects in finance. Some investors believe that they are a waste of money, and would rather excess company cash be returned via dividends. Other investors like buybacks, but hate dividends. If you’re looking for value stocks, and exclusive access to value-focused hedge fund managers, check out Hidden Value Stocks. Companies have also recently been criticized for using buybacks to enrich investors and managers at the expense of all other stakeholders. The Financial Times recently highlighted the repurchase activity of Microsoft, which has spent $16.8 billion buying back 150 million…
Warren Buffett On Share Repurchases: Buy Below Intrinsic Value
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