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Luke Gibbs
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The author, Benjamin Graham, establishes some ground rules for the defensive investor; 50-50 split between high-grade bonds and high-grade common stocks.
Picking up on Chapter 4: General Portfolio Policy: The Defensive Investor
— Sep 02, 2026 11:04PM
Picking up on Chapter 4: General Portfolio Policy: The Defensive Investor
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Luke Gibbs
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Just finished chapter 2 and the commentary portion covers how to financially protect yourself from rising inflation with I bonds, bitcoin, stocks, real estate, commodities, etc.
— Aug 30, 2026 10:07PM
Luke Gibbs
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Chapter 1 breaks down the difference between an investor and a speculator. An investor makes sound decisions based on market data and most likely profits, versus a speculator takes higher risks without analyzing the data and usually incurs losses.
— Aug 24, 2026 11:06PM
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In the introductory phase of the book, Graham emphasizes that philosophy is more important than intelligence. Even three-quarters of the Wall Street experts get investments wrong. Moreover, it’s the investor who exudes a patient temperament and consistent thirst for knowledge is who succeeds long-term.
— Aug 23, 2026 05:01PM