Engaging in any form of investment involves some level of uncertainty. While it's natural to feel proud of our achievements, it's equally important to analyze our process when things go wrong.

As with anything in life, if we practice value investing for long enough, we’ll inevitably make some missteps. By reflecting on failures, we uncover insights and lessons that not only strengthen our decision-making but also help us grow as more informed and resilient investors.

On this Vault episode we look back on the troubled story of Horsehead Holdings, and Phil dives into his connection to the company and what he took away from his experience watching a business defy expectations.

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Topics Discussed:

Horsehead Holding Corporation
13F filings
10-K reports
Zinc industry
EBITDA
P/E ratio

Resources Discussed:

GuruFocus
DATAROMA
Seeking Alpha

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496- FROM THE VAULT: What Happened to Horsehead Holding?

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