Bears Quote by Edwin Lefevre
“It never was my thinking that made the big money for me. It always was my sitting. Got that? My sitting tight! It is no trick at all to be right on the market. You always find lots of early bulls in bull markets and early bears in bear markets. I've known many men who were right at exactly the right time, and began buying or selling stocks when prices were at the very level which should show the greatest profit. And their experience invariably matched mine--that is, they made no real money out of it. Men who can both be right and sit tight are uncommon.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Securities and the Investor, Edwin Lefevre, 1925
Success comes not from predicting market moves but from holding positions patiently when they align with market trends.
In simple terms: Patience beats timing in investing.
Key Takeaway
Hold steady, avoid overtrading.
Themes
patience
discipline
investing
market timing
risk management
Mood
cautious
reflective
analytical
Type
advice
philosophical
financial
When to use this quote
- stock investing
- retirement planning
- portfolio management
- trading strategies
- financial advising
Key Concepts
behavioral finance
long-term holding
market cycles
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you tend to overreact to short‑term market noise?
- How can you cultivate discipline to stay invested?
A Different Perspective
Market conditions can change abruptly, making even patient positions risky.
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