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“It is absurd to think that the general public can ever make money out of market forecasts.” quote by Benjamin Graham
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“It is absurd to think that the general public can ever make money out of market forecasts.”

Benjamin Graham

About This Quote

Source Book: "The Intelligent Investor", 1949

He argues that most people cannot profit from market forecasts; it's unrealistic for the public.

In simple terms: Forecasting markets is generally futile.

Key Takeaway

Avoid relying on predictions.

Themes

finance skepticism investment

Mood

cautious pragmatic

Type

financial advice

When to use this quote

  • stock investing
  • financial planning
  • retirement saving

Key Concepts

efficient market hypothesis behavioral finance

Questions to Reflect On

  • Why do people trust forecasts?
  • What alternatives exist?
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