Good news Quote by Bernard Baruch
“When good news about the market hits the front page of the New York Times, sell.”
About This Quote
Source Newspaper column, 1930s, Financial advice column
Market hype can mislead; selling when news is positive avoids buying at inflated prices.
In simple terms: Sell when good news appears to avoid overpaying.
Act against crowd optimism.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- stock trading
- portfolio rebalancing
- risk management
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you often follow headlines?
- How can you verify true value?
Market sentiment can be volatile; timing is uncertain.