Customer Quote by Gerald M. Loeb
“Stocks are bought on expectations, not facts.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Battle for Investment Survival, 1935
Investors buy stocks based on future expectations, not current facts.
In simple terms: Expectations drive stock purchases.
Focus on future outlooks.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- portfolio management
- trading strategies
- financial planning
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What drives your market expectations?
- How do you verify expectations?
Expectations can be overly optimistic.