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“Mr. Market's job is to provide you with prices; your job is to decide whether it is to your advantage to act on them. You no not have to trade with hime just because he constantly begs you to.” quote by Benjamin Graham
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“Mr. Market's job is to provide you with prices; your job is to decide whether it is to your advantage to act on them. You no not have to trade with hime just because he constantly begs you to.”

Benjamin Graham

About This Quote

Source Book: The Intelligent Investor by Benjamin Graham, 1949

Investors must view market prices as information, not directives, and decide if acting on them serves their goals.

In simple terms: Market prices are data; you decide what to do.

Key Takeaway

Analyze before acting.

Themes

investment decision-making psychology

Mood

cautious analytical

Type

advisory strategic

When to use this quote

  • stock trading
  • portfolio management
  • financial planning

Key Concepts

value investing behavioral finance

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you separate noise from signal?
  • When is it better to wait?
A Different Perspective

Market can be irrational; timing is uncertain.

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