Stock market man. Suppose I’m worth billions, and have a reputation for picking stock market winners. What can I do without thinking too much? A. I could continue my work, carefully analyzing markets and companies to make my investment decisions. Maybe too much thinking. B. I could identify potential sectors or companies, possibly lacking in current market attention, but with some potential. Then, I could take a huge position with millions upon millions. The market would take this in advisement and while not really knowing why it is important, would try to pile-on, on the basis of what we’ll call a “position testimonial.” While pundits would explain why, they and others would also buy, driving up the price even more. My investment of $300m might increase almost overnight to $350m. This is what you can do with huge cash reserves. Change the perception. Change the market. Enhance your investment...
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