Customer Quote by Benjamin Graham
“Never buy a stock immediately after a substantial rise or sell one immediately after a substantial drop.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Intelligent Investor, 1949
Avoid buying stocks right after they jump or selling right after they plunge, because price swings often mislead rational judgment.
In simple terms: Don’t chase after big moves in the market.
Key Takeaway
Buy on dips, sell on highs, but with caution.
Themes
finance
investment
discipline
Mood
prudent
cautious
Type
advisory
educational
When to use this quote
- stock trading
- portfolio rebalancing
- retirement planning
- risk management
Key Concepts
value investing
market timing
behavioral finance
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you determine a fair price?
- What signals indicate a genuine trend?
A Different Perspective
Markets can stay irrational longer than you can stay solvent; timing is risky.
