Reuben Brewer Quotations

Yes, advisers are there to do well for you, but if they can make a buck off of you they're going to.

One would hope that analysis would play a huge role in a manager's decision, ... But to what extent they use an analyst would be specific to the managers.

People want services. They want to be kowtowed to, to be pampered.

I think the most salient issue right now (in the industry) is how to make a buck.

People need to be careful. See what you're paying for the perk.

Look at it. Make sure it's the one you want.

It (diversification) is not a bunch of hooey, ... Are you going to be able to sleep at night if you lose half your portfolio?

It's a tough tradeoff between infringing on the individual manager and protecting the rights of investors, ... Managers have a right to trade. If you take away that right, they're going to quit.

For individual investors, the moral of the story is diversification. The top three funds are income funds. That says something. These are staid companies, with some bonds.

For individual investors, the moral of the story is diversification, ... The top three funds are income funds. That says something. These are staid companies, with some bonds.

It's important to understand what the manager is doing. You should believe in what he's doing. All (investing) styles have dry periods.

For the individual investor, it's going to require a lot more scrutiny. Just because it's a brand new fund doesn't mean you have to buy it. Just because a sector is hot doesn't mean you have to invest in it.