Basically, we try to buy value expressed in the differential between its price and what we think its worth.
Stockbrokers aren't too interested in a stock you can sit there for five years with.
One has to know more about a company if one buys earnings.
Ben didn't want to lose money. He had had a rough time during the depression.
Have patience. Stocks don't go up immediately.
I'm a passive investor. There are people who are very aggressive; they try to buy companies.