Skip to content

The price must be less than one half of the former high…

“The price must be less than one half of the former high and preferably at or near its all time low.” quote by Peter Cundill
Download Open image
“The price must be less than one half of the former high and preferably at or near its all time low.”

Peter Cundill

About This Quote

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

Investors should aim to buy assets at prices significantly below recent peaks, ideally near historic lows.

In simple terms: Buy low, sell high.

Key Takeaway

Seek value below half of prior highs.

Themes

investment valuation risk management

Mood

cautious analytical

Type

financial strategic

When to use this quote

  • stock purchasing
  • real estate buying
  • portfolio rebalancing

Key Concepts

value investing market cycles

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you identify a true low?
  • What risks exist buying at perceived lows?
A Different Perspective

Market timing is uncertain; prices may not rebound quickly.

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ No ratings yet

More by Peter Cundill

Explore all 33 Peter Cundill quotes

More All time quotes

Browse all 1,525 All time quotes