Many are the paths to investment failure; few are the paths to success. But every path to success shares one specific trait; it does not knowingly tolerate mediocrity. That’s right, every successful investment strategy begins by removing mediocre stocks from the portfolio, or by never admitting them in the first place. Unless (and until) that step occurs, investment success is impossible.

Many are the paths to investment failure; few are the paths to success. But every path to success shares one specific trait; it does not knowingly tolerate mediocrity. That’s right, every successful investment strategy begins by removing mediocre stocks from the portfolio, or by never admitting them in the first place. Unless (and until) that step occurs, investment success is impossible.