Agree Quote by Charlie Munger
“I always like it when someone attractive to me agrees with me, so I have fond memories of Phil Fisher. The idea that it was hard to find good investments, so concentrate in a few, seems to me to be an obviously good idea. But 98% of the investment world doesn't think this way.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Berkshire Hathaway Annual Shareholders Meeting, 2015
Investing wisely means focusing on a few high-quality opportunities rather than chasing many mediocre ones, despite popular contrary trends.
In simple terms: Pick a few great investments, ignore the hype.
Key Takeaway
Concentrate capital on best ideas.
Themes
investment strategy
focus
quality
contrarian thinking
Mood
analytical
pragmatic
Type
financial
advisory
When to use this quote
- wealth building
- retirement planning
- asset allocation
- risk management
Key Concepts
Portfolio concentration
value investing
behavioral finance
Questions to Reflect On
- What criteria define a “good” investment?
- How to balance concentration with diversification?
A Different Perspective
Over‑concentration can increase risk if not diversified properly.
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