My biggest regret as an investor is never about what I have bought; the worst case then would be that I had an absolute dud of an investment — but I could always sell. (Though the truth is that, more often than not, I would wait too long to sell.)

However, as I always remind myself as an investor, my risk is 100% of what I paid, while the upside is unlimited. With a diverse portfolio this means that even the worst buys would leave only a scratch, not a gaping wound...

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