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Fathers of Investing

Borrow the habits of Buffett, Munger and other great investors.

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  • 19 pages, in plain English, with charts and examples
  • 10 topics, each a short read
  • A checklist to act on, and sources so you can check every fact
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Ten Legends At A Glance

  • Benjamin Graham
  • Philip Fisher
  • Warren Buffett

Benjamin Graham: The Father Of Value

  • His big ideas
  • What went wrong
  • Mr Market: the market’s moods are an opportunity, not a guide

Philip Fisher: The Growth Pioneer

  • Scuttlebutt
  • Profitability
  • Integrity

Warren Buffett: The Oracle Of Omaha

  • His big ideas
  • What went wrong
  • Circle of competence: invest only in what you understand

Sir John Templeton: The Global Contrarian

  • His big ideas
  • Look everywhere: the best bargain may be in another country
  • Go against the crowd when prices reflect despair

Bogle And Swensen: Two Ways To Diversify

  • John Bogle (1929–2019)
  • David Swensen (1954–2021)
  • Big idea: own the whole market, at the lowest cost, for ever

Peter Lynch: Invest In What You Know

  • His big ideas
  • What went wrong
  • Know why you own it: be able to explain it in two minutes

Howard Marks: The Thinker On Risk

  • His big ideas
  • Risk means the chance of permanent loss, not just a bumpy price
  • Avoid the losers and the winners take care of themselves

Miller And Jhunjhunwala: Big Calls

  • Bill Miller (born 1950)
  • Rakesh Jhunjhunwala (1960–2022)
  • The lesson: growth needs patience, and reputations need care

What The Legends Share

  • Walter Schloss: the quiet one
  • Think like an owner
  • Be patient

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