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“The cost of performing well in bad times can be relative underperformance in good times.”

Quote by Seth Klarman

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Seth Klarman is an American author and value investor, serving as the president of The Baupost Group, a Boston-based investment firm. He is renowned for his extensive contributions to the field of value investing and has authored several books on the subject, most notably 'Margin of Safety: Risk-Averse Investing Strategies for the Thoughtful Investor'. more

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