American businessman and investor who profited during the 1929 crash by short selling. Later became the first chairman of the SEC.
"When the shoeshine boys talk stocks, it's time to sell."
"Only a fool holds out for the top dollar."
"It's not about how much money you make, but how much money you keep."
"In this business, if you're good, you're right six times out of ten."
When the shoeshine boys talk stocks, it's time to sell.
— Joseph P. Kennedy Sr.
Only a fool holds out for the top dollar.
It's not about how much money you make, but how much money you keep.
In this business, if you're good, you're right six times out of ten.