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.
Ninety-nine percent of investors shouldn’t try to get rich too quickly—it’s too risky. Try to get rich slowly.
The four most dangerous words in investing are: ‘This time it’s different.’