Walter J. Schloss (August 28, 1916 – February 19, 2012) was an American investor, fund manager, and philanthropist. He was a well-regarded value investor, as well as a notable disciple of the Benjamin Graham school of investing. Factors needed to make money in the stock market: Price is the most important factor to use in relation to value Try to … More Investing Wisdom Series 10: Factors needed to make money in the stock market

Self-reliance Reasonable risk-taking Sense of stewardship A drive towards diversity Bargain-hunting mentality Broad social and political awareness Flexibility Devote large amounts of time to study An ability to retreat from daily pressures Develop an extensive friendship network Patience Thought control Positive thinking Simplicity Great intuitive powers

“To ascertain the probability of achieving a return on your initial stake, Buffett encourages you to keep four primary factors clearly in mind: The certainty with which the long-term economic characteristics of the business can be evaluated The certainty with which management can be evaluated, both as to its ability to realize the full potential … More Investing Wisdom Series 7: Key Factors to keep in mind before buying – Buffett [4 Mins]

“If you are shopping for common stocks, chose them the way you would buy groceries, not the way you would buy perfume.” “Obvious prospects for physical growth in a business do not translate into obvious profits for investors.” “Most businesses change in character and quality over the years, sometimes for the better, perhaps more often … More Investing Wisdom Series 5: Lessons from Ben Grahman [5 Mins]

Quick checklist from the book ‘The Art of Short Selling’ written by Kathryn F.Staley. One of the masterpieces on the art of short selling. A checklist for shorting stocks: Analyse the financial statements Fuzzy assets, inventories, receivables Proxy statements Cash flow is the King! Greed and Sleaze Management pay scheme Proxy statements  Options awarded to … More Investing Wisdom series 4: Checklist for shorting stocks [7 mins]