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“Practical investors usually learn their problem is finding enough outstanding investments, rather than choosing among too many.” quote by Philip Arthur Fisher
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“Practical investors usually learn their problem is finding enough outstanding investments, rather than choosing among too many.”

Philip Arthur Fisher

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Source Book: "Common Stocks and Uncommon Profits" by Philip Arthur Fisher, 1958

Investors often struggle to locate quality opportunities rather than being overwhelmed by too many choices.

In simple terms: Finding good investments is harder than picking among many.

Key Takeaway

Focus on sourcing quality deals.

Themes

investment quality search

Mood

analytical pragmatic

Type

financial strategic

When to use this quote

  • venture capital
  • stock selection
  • portfolio building

Key Concepts

deal flow due diligence investment strategy

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you assess an investment's outstanding potential?
  • What methods improve deal sourcing?
A Different Perspective

Quality can be subjective and hard to define.

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