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“I don't think it makes any sense for an individual to invest in common stocks unless they know the company, work at the company, and so on.” quote by Eli Broad — Download Open image

“I don't think it makes any sense for an individual to invest in common stocks unless they know the company, work at the company, and so on.”

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