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“Never buy a stock because it has gone up or sell one because it has gone down.” quote by Benjamin Graham
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“Never buy a stock because it has gone up or sell one because it has gone down.”

Benjamin Graham

About This Quote

Source Book: The Intelligent Investor, 1949

Warns against trading based on price trends; promotes disciplined investing.

In simple terms: Don’t chase price movements.

Key Takeaway

Invest based on fundamentals, not hype.

Themes

investing discipline risk management

Mood

practical advisory

Type

financial educational

When to use this quote

  • portfolio building
  • retirement planning
  • stock analysis

Key Concepts

value investing market psychology

Questions to Reflect On

  • How will you stick to a strategy?
  • What fundamentals guide your choices?
A Different Perspective

Market volatility can tempt impulsive actions.

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