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Our average holding period is four years.

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Walter Schloss
Age: 95 †
Born: 1916
Born: August 28
Died: 2012
Died: February 19
Businessperson
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New York City
New York
Walter Jerome Schloss
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Ben didn't want to lose money. He had had a rough time during the depression.
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Don't be in too much of a hurry to sell.
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Be careful of leverage. It can go against you.
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Most look at earnings and earnings potential, well I can't get into that game.
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You never get the high and you never get the low.
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You have to invest the way that's comfortable for you.
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People don't like to buy things that are going down.
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We may buy a little bit of a stock, to get our feet wet and get a feeling for it.
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I was in Graham's office the day he bought GEICO. Warren owns one-third of the stock today.
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Try to buy assets at a discount than to buy earnings.
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A lot of companies have lots of assets tied up in plant and equipment. Well, is it old plant, or is it new plant?
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Be sure that debt does not exceed 100% of the equity.
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Try to establish the value of a company.
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Fear and greed tend to affect one's judgement.
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This is a business. Like any other business.
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Graham liked the idea of protection on the downside.
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Price is the most important factor to use in relation to value.
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When I buy a stock, I have kind of an idea where I want to sell it.
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Don't buy on tips or for a quick move.
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