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Philip Arthur Fisher (1907–2004) was an American investor and author, widely regarded as one of the pioneers of modern growth investing. His investment philosophy influenced generations of investors, including Warren Buffett.
Known for: Common Stocks and Uncommon Profits
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Common Stocks and Uncommon Profits
This classic investment book by Philip A. Fisher outlines the principles of growth investing and emphasizes the importance of qualitative analysis in stock selection. Fisher introduces the concept of 'scuttlebutt'—gathering information from various sources to evaluate a company’s management and prospects—and provides timeless guidance on identifying companies with long-term potential.
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Defining the Right Investment Philosophy
When I draw the line between speculation and investment, I do so from painful observation. Many market participants think they are investing when they are merely gambling. Speculators fix their gaze on near-term price moves, believing they can foresee the crowd’s next motion. Investors, by contrast,...
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The Concept of Scuttlebutt
Numbers alone tell you only part of the story. To understand a company fully, you must walk around it—talk to those who deal with it, those who compete with it, and those who work within it. This is what I call the scuttlebutt method, a term borrowed from naval slang for dockside gossip. It is not i...
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About Philip Fisher
Philip Arthur Fisher (1907–2004) was an American investor and author, widely regarded as one of the pioneers of modern growth investing. His investment philosophy influenced generations of investors, including Warren Buffett. Fisher founded Fisher & Company in 1931 and managed portfolios for decades...
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Philip Arthur Fisher (1907–2004) was an American investor and author, widely regarded as one of the pioneers of modern growth investing. His investment philosophy influenced generations of investors, including Warren Buffett. Fisher founded Fisher & Company in 1931 and managed portfolios for decades...
Philip Arthur Fisher (1907–2004) was an American investor and author, widely regarded as one of the pioneers of modern growth investing. His investment philosophy influenced generations of investors, including Warren Buffett. Fisher founded Fisher & Company in 1931 and managed portfolios for decades based on his principles of long-term, qualitative analysis.
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Philip Arthur Fisher (1907–2004) was an American investor and author, widely regarded as one of the pioneers of modern growth investing. His investment philosophy influenced generations of investors, including Warren Buffett.
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