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Buying stocks Quote by Warren Buffett

“I don't try and guess when to get in and out of the market. I have owned stocks consistently since 1942. I owned the - I was buying stocks the day before the election. I was buying the same stocks the day after election. And if Hillary had been elected, it would have been the same thing.” quote by Warren Buffett
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“I don't try and guess when to get in and out of the market. I have owned stocks consistently since 1942. I owned the - I was buying stocks the day before the election. I was buying the same stocks the day after election. And if Hillary had been elected, it would have been the same thing.”

Warren Buffett

About This Quote

Source Interview: CNBC, 2021, unknown program

Long‑term consistent investing beats trying to time market entry and exit.

In simple terms: Stay invested; ignore short‑term market noise.

Key Takeaway

Hold stocks long term.

Themes

investment patience strategy

Mood

practical advisory

Type

finance self‑help

When to use this quote

  • retirement planning
  • portfolio management
  • financial education

Key Concepts

market timing long‑term growth

Questions to Reflect On

  • What strategies help you stay disciplined?
  • How do you handle market volatility?
A Different Perspective

Timing the market is unpredictable and risky.

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