Bases Quote by George Soros
“Outperforming the market with low volatility on a consistent basis is an impossibility. I outperformed the market for 30-odd years, but not with low volatility.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: 1998 interview with Financial Times, 1998
Consistently beating the market with low volatility is unrealistic; high returns usually involve higher risk
In simple terms: It’s impossible to achieve steady market outperformance with low risk
Key Takeaway
Accept that high returns come with higher volatility
Themes
finance
risk
performance
Mood
analytical
cautious
Type
financial
strategic
When to use this quote
- long‑term investing
- risk assessment
- hedging strategies
Key Concepts
investment theory
market efficiency
portfolio management
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance risk and return?
- When is low volatility appropriate?
A Different Perspective
Low volatility strategies may underperform during market swings
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