1912 - 2008
Sir John Templeton was a British-American investor, mutual fund pioneer, and philanthropist, known for his innovative approaches to value investing. He founded the Templeton Growth Fund in 1954, which became one of the first global mutual funds, emphasizing investments in undervalued companies worldwide. Templeton was also recognized for his charitable work, establishing the John Templeton Foundation to support research and education in areas of character development and spirituality.
The four most dangerous words in investing are: ‘This time it’s different.’