"Buy and hold" strategy. Is this strategy dead?
In a recent CNBC interview, Warren Buffett was asked by a sender of email regarding buy and hold strategy. His reply was a short one. This strategy works for certain selected stocks. He added other strategies can be profitable for some too.
My comments:
Stock selection is of course very important. This can be achieved through applying the right investing knowledge, diligent study of the company and hard work.
Over the short-term, you will probably be right (positive returns) 50% of the time. However, over the long-term, you are more likely to be right most of the time.
Be sure to ride the winners, add more to the winners for big gains. If one has made a mistake, cut the losers early to keep the losses small.
In my experience, long term buy and hold investing has been rewarding. It has been safe (safety of principal) and has also generated good return for the given reward/risk ratio.
Always buy the stock at a bargain (margin of safety). This minimises the downside risk and provides potentially a higher return.
Keep INVESTING Simple and Safe (KISS) ****Investment Philosophy, Strategy and various Valuation Methods**** The same forces that bring risk into investing in the stock market also make possible the large gains many investors enjoy. It’s true that the fluctuations in the market make for losses as well as gains but if you have a proven strategy and stick with it over the long term you will be a winner!****Warren Buffett: Rule No. 1 - Never lose money. Rule No. 2 - Never forget Rule No. 1.
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