
100 Baggers
Stocks That Return 100-to-1 and How To Find Them
2015
Framework
by
Christopher W. Mayer
2015
A framework by investor Chris Mayer for identifying public companies with the potential to become 100-baggers—stocks that return $100 for every $1 invested. Inspired by Thomas Phelps’ 1972 classic, 100 to 1 in the Stock Market, Mayer modernizes the approach by highlighting early financial signals like high ROIC and emphasizing the discipline of holding great businesses for a decade or more.

Jermaine's Notes
June 2023
Complements "100 to 1 In The Stock Market" by Thomas Phelps. 100x returns take time, so be patient. Read 2015 paperback.
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