I have been investing in shares for 34 years from when I was 30. Prior to my subscription many years ago to The Intelligent Investor, the only advice I received was from my stockbroker. That experience was valuable, in that brokers generally base their advice as if you were a trader ... you know, a 10% to 15% gain or loss here & there whilst paying brokerage and tax. Yet I was more the buy and hold, long term 'value' investor wanting to invest in high quality companies with good dividends, then reinvest the cash into more shares. So I was excited to have found The Intelligent Investor team, as our investing philosophies align. I consistently beat the market and my accountant says I should have been a Fund Manager. Little does he know that my 'self directed' investing is thanks to The Intelligent Investor's sound research. I loaded up the truck big time in late March/early April 2020 and have received tremendous returns in high quality companies. Having lots of fun but it's a game of patience and you certainly need the discipline and personality for it. Thanks to all of the team at The Intelligent Investor.