Bigs Quote by John Templeton
“If you buy all the stocks selling at or below two times earnings, you will lose money on half of them because instead of making profits they will actually lose money, but you will only lose a dollar or so a share at most. Then others will be mediocre performers. But the remaining big winners will go up and produce fabulous results and also ensure a good overall result.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Templeton Way, John Templeton, 1990
Investing solely in low‑price‑to‑earnings stocks leads to many losses, but a few high‑performers can offset them and yield strong overall returns.
In simple terms: Buying cheap stocks often loses money, but a few winners can lift the portfolio.
Key Takeaway
Diversify and don’t rely only on low P/E stocks.
Themes
investing
risk management
portfolio construction
Mood
cautious
analytical
Type
advisory
educational
When to use this quote
- stock picking
- portfolio diversification
- risk assessment
- long‑term investing
Key Concepts
price‑to‑earnings
stock selection
return distribution
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you balance cheap stocks with quality growth picks?
- What metrics help identify potential big winners?
A Different Perspective
Low P/E stocks may underperform, and relying on a few winners is risky.
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