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Mentioned in 21 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 21 episodes
Mentioned by 
David Rosenthal as a classic growth investing book, contrasting Buffett's value investing approach.
David Rosenthal as a classic growth investing book, contrasting Buffett's value investing approach.
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Berkshire Hathaway Part III
Recommended by 
Kyle Grieve as one of the most impactful books he's read on investing, also a favorite of Warren Buffett.
Kyle Grieve as one of the most impactful books he's read on investing, also a favorite of Warren Buffett.
149 snips
TIP646: How To Understand A Business Like A Pro w/ Kyle Grieve
Mentioned by Brian Feroldi when discussing the history of value investing and the evolution of investment styles.
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TIP567: The Evolution of Value Investing w/ Brian Feroldi
Recommended by Warren Buffett as a valuable resource for investors.
78 snips
TIP718: Buffett & Munger Unscripted by Alex Morris
Mentioned by Francois Rochon as one of the books that influenced him early in his investing career.
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TIP626: Intelligent & Rational Long-Term Investing w/ François Rochon
Mentioned by Kyle Grieve as the author of "Common Stocks and Uncommon Profits", introducing the concept of scuttlebutt.
Kyle Grieve as the author of "Common Stocks and Uncommon Profits", introducing the concept of scuttlebutt.
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TIP694: The Scuttlebutt Edge: From Research to Returns w/ Kyle Grieve
Mentioned by 
Lawrence Cunningham as an intellectual influence on Warren Buffett's investment approach.
Lawrence Cunningham as an intellectual influence on Warren Buffett's investment approach.
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TIP621: Warren Buffett’s Wisdom: The Power Of Corporate Governance with Lawrence Cunningham
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Euro Small Cap Technology Stocks: A Conversation with Mansour Dia (Langdon Equity Partners)
Mentioned by Christopher Mayer when discussing the qualitative aspects of assessing business quality.
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Christopher Mayer: 100 Baggers, and General Semantics Revisited & Expanded
