Philip A. Fisher
Born in 1907
Philip Arthur Fisher was a renowned American stock investor and author.
He began his career in 1928, working as a securities analyst after leaving Stanford Graduate School of Business.
Fisher's most famous work, "Common Stocks and Uncommon Profits," was published in 1958 and remains in print today.
He developed the "Fifteen Points to Look for in a Common Stock," a qualitative guide for identifying well-managed companies with growth potential.
Fisher's investment philosophy focused on long-term growth and thorough company analysis.
His teachings have influenced many successful investors and continue to be relevant in modern finance.
