Death of Legendary Fund Manager Sir John Templeton

Sir John Templeton passed away on 8 July 2008 at the age of 95. Another legend has left our world, but his ideas for investing will not be forgotten. From the article "Eight Lessons From Sir Templeton" by Mr John Christy at Forbes:

  1. All investing is global.

  2. Always take a contrarian approach ...

  3. ... But make sure the fundamentals are intact.

  4. Let valuation be your guide.

  5. Don't be afraid of big bets.

  6. Don't rush into positions.

  7. Get away from the crowd.

  8. Don't worry about the direction of the market.


The advice he gave still holds in today's volatile markets, and is something I will remember as I continue my journey towards my return to fund management.

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