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The firm's approach to risk mitigation is equally thoughtful. They focus on probability-weighted expected returns, carefully modeling out best-case and worst-case scenarios for each investment. This allows them to identify the key drivers of value and understand the potential downside, rather than simply chasing the highest upside.

Embracing Opportunities, Avoiding Dogmatism

Chris's investment philosophy eschews dogmatism, recognizing that different strategies and approaches can succeed in different market environments. He cites the example of Philip Morris, where the firm saw an opportunity in the company's shift towards reduced-risk products, despite the traditional stigma surrounding the tobacco industry.

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