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“Whenever the investor sold out in an upswing as soon as the top level of the previous well-recognized bull market was reached, he had a chance in the next bear market to buy back at one third (or better) below his selling price.” quote by Benjamin Graham
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“Whenever the investor sold out in an upswing as soon as the top level of the previous well-recognized bull market was reached, he had a chance in the next bear market to buy back at one third (or better) below his selling price.”

Benjamin Graham

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Selling at market peaks can create buying opportunities later at lower prices.

In simple terms: Sell high, buy low later.

Key Takeaway

Use market cycles to your advantage.

Themes

investment strategy timing

Mood

analytical cautious

Type

financial educational

When to use this quote

  • stock market
  • real estate
  • commodity trading

Key Concepts

value investing market cycles psychology

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you identify a market top?
  • What safeguards can you set for timing errors?
A Different Perspective

Predicting exact peaks is difficult.

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