By John Reese (@guruinvestor) — Deciding what stocks to buy and when to buy them is a question that can plague investors. But deciding if and when to sell can…
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The Active Versus Passive Debate is Not Binary
By John Reese (@guruinvestor) — There is an undercurrent running throughout the investment community suggesting that active stock-picking is the root of many investor ills, and one that has robbed…
Where have all the Star Stock Pickers Gone?
By John Reese (@guruinvestor) — The days of the star stock picker are largely gone, but aspects of their investment genius live on in other ways. In the mid to…
Tech Sector Heavy Hitters: The Only Market Constant is Change
By John Reese (@guruinvestor) — There are precious few certainties when it comes to the stock market, but there’s one that should be written in permanent ink and glued to…
Just Another Stormy Monday? Lessons from Market Disruptions
By John Reese (@guruinvestor) — Thirty years ago, five days after 1987’s infamous Black Monday, Louis Rukeyser shared some calming and timeless words on his evening broadcast of Wall Street…
Four Thaler-Inspired Takeaways Investors Can Learn From
By John P. Reese — It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness, it…
A "Flywheel" Approach to Investing
By John Reese — Teacher and leadership coach Jim Collins has authored and co-authored six books that delve into the inner workings of corporations and what makes them succeed or…
Being a Successful Investor Requires Planning and Tenacity
By John Reese — In a YouTube video from 2009, Succeeding author John Reed tells his audience that to achieve success, a person must say to themselves: “Here are my…
In the Hunt for Black Swans, Disciplined Investing Strategies are Best
By John Reese — Imagine a scenario in which you’re unsure about directions, so you ask a friend if you could follow him in your car. He happily agrees, then…
Would You Fire this Guy?
By John Reese — If there’s one thing that’s hard to persuade investors to be, it’s patient. The urge to chase the hot idea or the manager with the dazzling…