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From The Archives: Walter Schloss In Defense Of Stock Dividends

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Rupert Hargreaves
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Walter Schloss was a direct student of Benjamin Graham, and is one of the “Super Investors” mentioned by Warren Buffett in his famous essay, The Super Investors of Graham-And-Doddsville.  

Walter Schloss followed Benjamin Graham’s cigar-butt style of investing throughout his five-decade long career on Wall Street. From 1955 to 2002 -- when he stopped managing money -- by Schloss’ estimate, his investments returned 16% per annum on average after fees, compared with 10% for the S&P 500 over the period.

Even today, Walter Schloss’ deep value philosophy remains relevant. His common sense approach to investing provides a road map for long term success that can easily be replicated.

Walter Schloss: Rare letter

Unfortunately, Walter Schloss didn't give many interviews...

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