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“Nobody beats the market, they say. Except for those of those of us who do.” quote by David Dreman
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“Nobody beats the market, they say. Except for those of those of us who do.”

David Dreman

About This Quote

Source Book: The Little Book of Value Investing by David Dreman, 1998

Most investors cannot consistently outperform the market; only a few skilled individuals succeed.

In simple terms: Only a few beat the market.

Key Takeaway

Identify and develop a proven edge.

Themes

investing performance skill

Mood

cautious analytical

Type

financial advisory

When to use this quote

  • personal portfolio management
  • stock selection
  • risk management

Key Concepts

value investing market efficiency behavioral finance

Questions to Reflect On

  • What edge do you have?
  • How sustainable is your advantage?
A Different Perspective

Market outperformance is rare and often temporary.

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