I think you have to learn that there's a company behind every stock, and that there's only one real reason why stocks… — Peter Lynch Copy Share Image
Absent a lot of surprises, stocks are relatively predictable over twenty years. As to whether they're going to be higher or lower… — Peter Lynch Copy Share Image
A lot of people got in at the wrong time. A lot of people did very well and some people said, "This… — Peter Lynch Copy Share Image
In the long run, a portfolio of well chosen stocks and/or equity mutual funds will always outperform a portfolio of bonds or… — Peter Lynch Copy Share Image
You have to keep your priorities straight if you plan to do well in stocks. — Peter Lynch Copy Share Image
Well, I think the secret is if you have a lot of stocks, some will do mediocre, some will do okay, and… — Peter Lynch Copy Share Image
Twenty years in this business convinces me that any normal person using the customary three percent of the brain can pick stocks… — Peter Lynch Copy Share Image
You get recessions, you have stock market declines. If you don't understand that's going to happen, then you're not ready, you won't… — Peter Lynch Copy Share Image
The stock market really isn't a gamble, as long as you pick good companies that you think will do well, and not… — Peter Lynch Copy Share Image
“The old Wall Street adage "never invest in anything that eats or needs repairs" may apply to racehorses, but it's malarkey when it comes… — Peter Lynch Copy Share Image
I think you have to learn that there's a company behind every stock, and that there's only one real reason why stocks go up.… — Peter Lynch Copy Share Image
If you're prepared to invest in a company, then you ought to be able to explain why in simple language that a fifth grader… — Peter Lynch Copy Share Image
“In other words, I continue to think like an amateur as frequently as possible. GOING IT ALONE” — Peter Lynch Copy Share Image
Absent a lot of surprises, stocks are relatively predictable over twenty years. As to whether they're going to be higher or lower in two… — Peter Lynch Copy Share Image
A lot of people got in at the wrong time. A lot of people did very well and some people said, "This is it.… — Peter Lynch Copy Share Image
All you need for a lifetime of successful investing is a few big winners, and the pluses from those will overwhelm the minuses from… — Peter Lynch Copy Share Image
Owning stocks is like having children - don't get involved with more than you can handle. — Peter Lynch Copy Share Image
