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Investors repeatedly jump ship on a good strategy just because it hasn't worked so well lately, and, almost invariably, abandon it at precisely the wrong time.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote emphasizes the importance of patience in investing, warning against abandoning a promising strategy due to temporary setbacks.
David Dreman highlights a common mistake among investors who often give up on good strategies when they face short-term challenges. This impulsive behavior frequently results in exiting positions at inopportune times, suggesting that successful investing requires sustained commitment and the ability to resist emotional responses to market fluctuations.
Themes
InvestingStrategyPatienceTimingRisk
In practice
Example use cases
During a finance seminar, this quote can illustrate the pitfalls of emotional decision-making in investments.
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