Phillip Fisher

Phillip Fisher was an influential American stock investor and author, known for his investment philosophy focusing on long-term growth. He published "Common Stocks and Uncommon Profits," where he emphasized the importance of investing in high-quality companies with strong management and growth potential. Fisher believed in thorough research and understanding a company’s fundamentals before investing. His insights contributed to the development of modern investment strategies, particularly the importance of qualitative factors in stock selection. Fisher's approach laid the groundwork for value investing, influencing many prominent investors, including Warren Buffett.