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“You don’t make money when you buy stocks. And you don’t make money when you sell stocks. You make money by waiting.” quote by Mohnish Pabrai
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“You don’t make money when you buy stocks. And you don’t make money when you sell stocks. You make money by waiting.”

Mohnish Pabrai

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Source Book: The Dhandho Investor by Mohnish Pabrai, 2007

Wealth accumulates through patient holding, not frequent trading.

In simple terms: Patience yields profit.

Key Takeaway

Hold long term.

Themes

investing patience wealth building

Mood

calm steady reflective

Type

advice philosophical

When to use this quote

  • retirement planning
  • stock portfolio management
  • long‑term investing

Key Concepts

compound interest market cycles behavioral finance

Questions to Reflect On

  • How long can you stay invested without reacting to short‑term moves?
  • What habits support disciplined holding?
A Different Perspective

Market volatility can erode gains if not managed.

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