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If you're trading individual securities, you're almost certainly making a mistake. Because most professional managers can't outperform their benchmarks, and there's little reason to think that individuals can.
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"If you're trading individual securities, you're almost certainly making a mistake. Because most professional managers can't outperform their benchmarks, and there's little reason to think that individuals can."
— Richard Thaler

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If you're trading individual securities, you're almost certainly making a mistake. Because most professional managers can't outperform their benchmarks, and there's little reason to think that individuals can. — Richard Thaler

About Richard Thaler

Richard Thaler was a Economist from United States (1945–present).

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This quote is attributed to Richard Thaler, a Economist from United States.
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Richard Thaler lived from 1945 – present.