How do I pick stocks?

InvestingWarren TeamPublished April 25, 2026

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For most people, the answer is: don't. Index funds outperform 85% of professional stock pickers over 15+ years. If you still want to pick stocks, look for companies with durable competitive advantages, predictable earnings, and reasonable valuations.

Stock picker underperformance vs index over 15 years.

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