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“Nearly everyone interested in common stocks wants to be told by someone else what he thinks the market is going to do. The demand being there, it must be supplied.” quote by Benjamin Graham
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“Nearly everyone interested in common stocks wants to be told by someone else what he thinks the market is going to do. The demand being there, it must be supplied.”

Benjamin Graham

About This Quote

Source Book: The Intelligent Investor, Benjamin Graham, 1949

People seek external market predictions; demand creates supply of advice.

In simple terms: People want others to tell them market moves.

Key Takeaway

Seek your own analysis.

Themes

investment psychology information decisionmaking

Mood

cautious analytical

Type

advice financial

When to use this quote

  • stock trading
  • financial planning
  • education
  • risk assessment

Key Concepts

market forecasting behavioral finance supply and demand

Questions to Reflect On

  • Do you rely on others for market insight?
  • How can you develop independent analysis?
A Different Perspective

Advice may be biased or outdated.

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