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“Buy into a company because you want to own it, not because you want the stock to go up.” quote by Warren Buffett
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“Buy into a company because you want to own it, not because you want the stock to go up.”

Warren Buffett

About This Quote

Source Interview: Berkshire Hathaway Annual Shareholder Meeting, 2008

Invest in a business for its intrinsic value and long‑term prospects, not for short‑term stock price speculation.

In simple terms: Buy businesses, not stocks.

Key Takeaway

Focus on owning solid enterprises.

Themes

investment value longterm

Mood

pragmatic analytical

Type

financial advice

When to use this quote

  • stock market
  • entrepreneurship
  • retirement planning
  • financial education

Key Concepts

value investing fundamentals

Questions to Reflect On

  • What business fundamentals matter most to you?
  • How do you assess a company’s lasting value?
A Different Perspective

Market timing can still affect returns.

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