Investing 102

[GregWeld]

Originally Posted by Bow Tie 67

I'm down less than 1% total, with some real " go getters " vs some laggards. But the important thing is I believe in the companies I own. Greg was oh so wise when he told us to research and get to know the company.

Thanks Matt!


I started investing in the mid seventies.... so there is some "experience" in my bag. Over the years I've done a little bit of everything investment wise... and the biggest thing I've learned is the human psyche plays a key role in investing. Knowing what you own is critical when things aren't going so well. An investor can do his portfolio a lot more damage during bad times than he can make during good times... That happens when we sell LOW. When the weak hands get blown out.

2007/'08 and the recovery since then - is a perfect example. Those that blew out - lost money. Those that held - are back and making money.