In the Margins

Peter Lynch clarifies investing philosophy

December 8, 2015

By The Wall Street Journal

Peter Lynch, who retired from running Fidelity Investments' Magellan Fund 25 years ago, says that his ideas are being misquoted widely. The 71-year-old describes his philosophy: Use your specialized knowledge to home in on stocks you can analyze, study them and then decide if they’re worth owning. The best way to invest is to look at companies competing in the field where you work. Read the original story from The Wall Street Journal.

 

 

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