“It is better to be early than too late in recognizing the passing of one era, the waning of old investment favorites and the advent of a new era affording new opportunities for the investor.” OpportunityLateInvestmentPassingPassingsErasToo LateInvestorsRecognizingAdventNew EraNew OpportunityAffording Author:Thomas Rowe Price, Jr.
“No one can see ahead three years, let alone five or ten. Competition, new inventions - all kinds of things - can change the situation in twelve months.” YearsKindThreeSituationFiveMonthsTenCompetitionInventionAll KindsThree YearsTwelveNew Inventions Author:Thomas Rowe Price, Jr.
“If you stay half-alert, you can pick the spectacular performers right from your place of business or out of the neighborhood shopping mall, and long before Wall Street discovers them.” IfsLongHalfStreetsWallPicksNeighborhoodPerformersShoppingSpectacularMalls Author:Thomas Rowe Price, Jr.
“The growth stock theory of investing requires patience, but is less stressful than trading, generally has less risk, and reduces brokerage commissions and income taxes.” GrowthRiskTheoryTaxesInvestingIncomeTradingStressfulIncome Tax Author:Thomas Rowe Price, Jr.
“Every business is manmade. It is a result of individuals. It reflects the personalities and the business philosophy of the founders and those who have directed its affairs throughout its existence. If you want to have an understanding of any business, it is important to know the background of the people who started it and directed its past and the hopes and ambitions of those who are planning its future.” PeopleIfsKnowsWantImportantPhilosophyPastIndividualUnderstandingResultsExistencePersonalityAmbitionAffairPlanningBackgroundsFounders Author:Thomas Rowe Price, Jr.
