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Peter Lynch - Investment Philosophy

The investment philosophy and approach of Peter Lynch.

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Peter Lynch - Investment Philosophy

What He Looked For

  • Companies with expanding store counts
  • Companies whose products he used personally
  • "Story" that could unfold over years
  • PEG ratio < 1

What He Avoided

  • Companies with excessive debt
  • Management with poor track records
  • Hype and momentum
  • Too-concentrated portfolios

Summary

The legendary Fidelity fund manager who ran the Magellan Fund from 1977-1990, achieving 29% annual returns and demonstrating that individual investors could outperform professionals.


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