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Mentioned in 25 episodes
Common Stocks and Uncommon Profits
Book • 1958
In 'Common Stocks and Uncommon Profits', Philip A. Fisher outlines his investment philosophy, which focuses on identifying and investing in high-quality growth companies.
The book is renowned for Fisher's '15 points to look for in a common stock', which include evaluating a company's products, management, sales organization, research capabilities, and long-term growth prospects.
Fisher advocates for a qualitative approach to investing, emphasizing the importance of understanding the business and its management rather than relying solely on quantitative metrics.
The book also discusses when to buy and sell stocks, the role of dividends, and the pitfalls of short-term thinking in investing.
The book is renowned for Fisher's '15 points to look for in a common stock', which include evaluating a company's products, management, sales organization, research capabilities, and long-term growth prospects.
Fisher advocates for a qualitative approach to investing, emphasizing the importance of understanding the business and its management rather than relying solely on quantitative metrics.
The book also discusses when to buy and sell stocks, the role of dividends, and the pitfalls of short-term thinking in investing.
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Mentioned in 25 episodes
Mentioned by 

as a classic growth investing book, contrasting Buffett's value investing approach.


David Rosenthal

246 snips
Berkshire Hathaway Part III
Recommended by 

as one of the most impactful books he's read on investing, also a favorite of Warren Buffett.


Kyle Grieve

149 snips
TIP646: How To Understand A Business Like A Pro w/ Kyle Grieve
Recommended by Warren Buffett as a valuable resource for investors.

92 snips
TIP718: Buffett & Munger Unscripted by Alex Morris
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when discussing the history of value investing and the evolution of investment styles.

Brian Feroldi

86 snips
TIP567: The Evolution of Value Investing w/ Brian Feroldi
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for refinement in the way to think about businesses over a long term.


David Samra

60 snips
#49 The $50bn Man
Mentioned by Francois Rochon as one of the books that influenced him early in his investing career.

58 snips
TIP626: Intelligent & Rational Long-Term Investing w/ François Rochon
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as the author of "Common Stocks and Uncommon Profits", introducing the concept of scuttlebutt.


Kyle Grieve

52 snips
TIP694: The Scuttlebutt Edge: From Research to Returns w/ Kyle Grieve
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as a foundational book for investors.

Christopher Tsai

45 snips
#50 The Art Lover
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as an investor who influenced Warren Buffett's approach.


Clay Finck

32 snips
TIP513: Warren Buffett's Money Mind
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in the context of comparing companies to restaurants.


Clay Finck

27 snips
TIP679: Quality Shareholders by Lawrence Cunningham w/ Clay Finck
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as an intellectual influence on Warren Buffett's investment approach.


Lawrence Cunningham

25 snips
TIP621: Warren Buffett’s Wisdom: The Power Of Corporate Governance with Lawrence Cunningham
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as one of his favorite books on investing.

Mansour Dia

20 snips
Euro Small Cap Technology Stocks: A Conversation with Mansour Dia (Langdon Equity Partners)
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as one of his favorite investing books.

John Hempton

19 snips
Long & Short fund manager John Hempton knows HOW to admit when he’s wrong. The maverick investor prides himself on being unconventional.
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, who recommended the 'scuttlebutt' approach from this book.


Mohnish Pabrai

17 snips
Mohnish Pabrai Lecture at Harvard University - April 7, 2020
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while discussing his early career learning process.


Rahul Moodgal

15 snips
[REPLAY] Rahul Moodgal - Master Fund Raiser (EP.87)
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when discussing the qualitative aspects of assessing business quality.

Christopher Mayer

14 snips
Christopher Mayer: 100 Baggers, and General Semantics Revisited & Expanded
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as an inspiration for sleuth investing.

Bogumil Baranowski

13 snips
The Sleuth Investor: How Chris Waller Uncovers Hidden Small Cap Gems
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as one of his favorite books on investing.

Paul Black

[REPLAY] Paul Black - Gratitude, Fun, and Growth Stocks (Capital Allocators, EP.51)
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as a book that details traits of great leaders.


Mohnish Pabrai

Mohnish Pabrai Lecture at Boston College (Carroll School of Mgmt) - November 7, 2019
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as one of his favorite books on investing.

Paul Black

Paul Black - WCM Investment Management (First Meeting, EP.05)