Philip Fisher
Philip Fisher was a highly applauded American investor and author. His investment philosophy was straightforward on its face: Purchase a concentrated portfolio of companies with compelling growth prospects that you understand very well and hold them for a long time. He quoted that the best time to sell a stock is almost never. He was noted for the extent of his research on companies with which he would invest.
- His most famous stock pick was Motorola, which he purchased in 1955 and held until his death.
- He relied on personal connections (what he called the “business grapevine”) and conversation to learn about business s before buying stock.