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Who are Some of the More Well-Known Investment Managers?
There have been many notable investors who have withstood the test of time. Of those that are still living, Warren Buffett definitely stands out of the crowd. If you had invested $1,000 with him in 1965, the investment would be worth over $6 million today.
Some of those who could be considered in the realm of "founding fathers" of sound investment strategy would include J.P. Morgan, Benjamin Graham (author of the famous "The Intelligent Investor"), and John Templeton.
Others worth mentioning are Peter Lynch and in modern day acclaim, George Soros and Carl Icahn.
Perhaps the best quote that informs smart investing came from Warren Buffet, when he said to "Be Greedy When Others are Fearful, and Fearful When Others are Greedy."
Should I Buy the Same Companies Warren Buffett is Buying?
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What is the MSCI World?
The MSCI World is perhaps the most well regarded index for global stocks. The index is maintained by Morgan Stanley
What is a Broker-Dealer?
A broker-dealer is an entity that engages in the trading of securities, and can act as both an agent and a principal
What is Abandoned Property?
Most people think of an abandoned car when abandoned property is mentioned, but it also applies to investment accounts
What is Cash Accounting?
Cash Accounting is the accounting method where only finalized transactions are documented
What are market indicators?
Market indicators are quantitative tools for the analysis of market information, which may hint or confirm that a trend
What is the Falling Pennant (Bearish) Pattern?
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What is a Moving Average Ribbon?
A moving average ribbon is created by plotting many incremental-length moving average lines on top of the same price chart