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“Fear and greed are probably the worst emotions to have in connection with the purchase and sale of stocks.”

Quote by Walter Schloss

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Walter Schloss was a renowned investor known for his value investing strategy. Born on August 28, 1916, and passing away on February 19, 2012, Schloss began his investment career in the 1940s under the guidance of the famous value investor Benjamin Graham. He later founded his own investment firm, Walter & Co., and accumulated extensive investment experience over the years. more

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