Traits Great Investors Share

Great investors use very different methods, but they share a handful of habits. Here are the common traits, what they look like in practice and how to build them into your own investing.

Different methods, shared habits

Buffett buys and holds for decades. Simons’ models traded constantly. Soros made bold macro bets. Yet nearly all successful investors share traits: a clear method, discipline to follow it, strict risk control and the humility to admit mistakes.

Unlock all of Investing School

The rest of this lesson, its chart examples and quiz are part of Investing School. Start free with Stock Market Fundamentals and the first lesson in every category.