Optimal Finance Daily - Financial Independence and Money Advice 3288: 5 Lessons I Learned From My Investment In Amazon Stock by Mr. Finer on Stock Market Investing Advice
Sep 19, 2025
Mr. Finer shares intriguing lessons from his investment in Amazon, emphasizing the importance of patience, research, and long-term conviction. He discusses how backing visionary leaders can pay off and warns against the temptation to sell too early. The value of doing your own research shines through as a way to dismiss expert opinions. He also touches on the role of luck in achieving investment success, making for a thought-provoking exploration of what truly drives returns.
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Late Start With Amazon
- In 2011 I hesitated to buy Amazon because pundits called it wildly overpriced and risky.
- I kept researching, changed my mind, and finally bought after the stock had already doubled.
Expensive Today, Exceptional Returns Tomorrow
- Exceptional companies often feel expensive and may never trade at a 'cheap' price again.
- These companies, however, are the ones that generate exceptional long-term returns.
Size Positions To Limit Risk
- Invest a small portion of your portfolio in risky, high-conviction stocks to limit downside.
- Keep the majority in diversified funds and dollar-cost into individual names over months.
