Many investors see share prices that fluctuate wildly from year to year as a barrier to reaching their investment goals. However, these fluctuations often have little to do with the underlying performance and value of the company and are more a reflection of market forces, sentiment and cycles. If you focus on capital return, (or […]
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Great investors like Warren Buffett and Howard Marks have been trying to teach the world about the power of dividends (a type of investment income) for decades. Warren Buffett defines investment as the process of “buying productive assets”. What he means by “productive assets” is an investment that generates income. Income takes the form of
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Investment success is largely a matter of temperament. Warren Buffett has often stated that emotional control is more important than intellect when investing. A key aspect of emotional control is an ability to see the positive or be optimistic about the investment potential, particularly when markets have declined sharply. Markets are cyclical, and while there
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Temperament is vital to investment success. The most important quality for an investor is temperament, not intellect. Warren Buffett One of the fundamental aspects of investor temperament is the ability to forego current spending for future reward. Or as Charlie Munger, one of the most successful investors, put it: The most important quality for an
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