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Charles Brandes quote
From
Brandes on Value:
Investing should be grounded in basic fundamentals. If you rely on speculation, it will fail you every time. Reliance on fundamentals means looking past the hype and right into the heart and soul of a company. This will get you a lot further down the road to your goals, or at least give you more than a fighting chance when the market takes a swing at you.
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Charles Brandes Quote
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