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Henry Singleton: The Greatest Capital Allocator in History [Outliers]

Apr 22, 2025 · 58m
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  • Henry Singleton built Teledyne conglomerate with 20.4% annual returns over three decades, outperforming Buffett while remaining virtually unknown
  • Charlie Munger called Singleton's capital allocation and operating record the best in American business history
  • Singleton's approach: disciplined capital allocation, long-term thinking, and avoiding Wall Street fads—creating one of the most underrated business successes of the 20th century

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