Just because you have money in the stock market, that doesn't make you an investor as defined by Benjamin Graham. Graham made an important distinction between an investor and a speculator. In a prior post, we looked at the traits of an actual investor. Basically, an investor looks for safety of principal and an adequate return. A speculator in everybody else. Although speculating isn't … [Read more...]
Nine Traits of an Intelligent Investor
When it comes to building wealth through investments, I can think of few people who are better than Warren Buffet. After all, I don't think you become the third wealthiest person in the world by accident. You need to know what you're doing - and Warren knows how to invest. Have you ever wondered where he learned his craft? If so, one of the people who had the greatest influence on his life was … [Read more...]