Neil Woodford: My key lessons from 30 years managing money

Still on a steep learning curve

clock • 13 min read

In an extract from Intelligent Investors, a book by Lawrence Gosling celebrating 20 years of Investment Week, Neil Woodford talks about being held to account by his clients and why he is still on a steep learning curve 30 years into his career

Who has been an inspiration to you over the years? As an investment professional, the person who stands out as somebody that set a benchmark I wanted to emulate is Warren Buffett. His approach and ability to communicate clearly is an extremely good lesson for the entire industry - not just in terms of how he looks at investment and focuses on fundamentals and value, but also his openness in the way he communicates with investors is exemplary. He is somebody I have looked up to and admired. How early on in your career were you struck by him? I became more aware of him as a leading cha...

To continue reading this article...

Join Professional Adviser for free

  • Unlimited access to real-time news, industry insights and market intelligence
  • Stay ahead of the curve with spotlights on emerging trends and technologies
  • Receive breaking news stories straight to your inbox in the daily newsletters
  • Make smart business decisions with the latest developments in regulation, investing retirement and protection
  • Members-only access to the editor’s weekly Friday commentary
  • Be the first to hear about our events and awards programmes

Join

 

Already a Professional Adviser member?

Login

More on Investment

FCA to cut corporate bonds red tape to drive greater retail investor and wealth manager access

FCA to cut corporate bonds red tape to drive greater retail investor and wealth manager access

Move intended to boost UK growth

Linus Uhlig
clock 31 January 2025 • 2 min read
Partner Insight:  Future-proofing your business:  The case for investment outsourcing

Partner Insight: Future-proofing your business: The case for investment outsourcing

Schroders' Jamie Fowler and Philip Chandler explain why outsourcing is a proactive strategy that can transform your advisory business.

Schroders
clock 31 January 2025 • 2 min read
Watch Professional Adviser's Working Lunch with Orbis now: Risk and return from the bottom up

Watch Professional Adviser's Working Lunch with Orbis now: Risk and return from the bottom up

Catch up on the discussion

Professional Adviser
clock 31 January 2025 • 1 min read