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Thousands of people have tried, and the evidence is clear: The more you trade, the less you keep.
Benjamin Graham
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Benjamin Graham
Age: 82 †
Born: 1894
Born: May 8
Died: 1976
Died: September 21
Economist
Financier
Investor
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London
England
Thousands
Tried
Trade
Evidence
Clear
Less
Keep
People
Investing
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