Created the Templeton Growth Fund in 1954, which grew over 15% a year for 38 years; pioneered emerging-market investing, and Money called him the century's greatest global stock picker. Died in 2008.
2 books of their own · 2 biographies about them
“we will be giving you a book by Sir John Templeton: this year, ''The Essential Worldwide Laws of Life''” — Prem Watsa
Source: Fairfax Financial 2016 Shareholders' Letter, p. 26
Recommended by: Prem Watsa
Recommended by: Mohnish Pabrai
The Essential Worldwide Laws of Life | – | 2012 | Prem Watsa | |
The Humble Approach: Scientists Discover God | – | 1981 | Mohnish Pabrai |
Recommended by: Mohnish Pabrai
Templeton's method: buying at the point of maximum pessimism worldwide
“There are a few books - really not that many which I believe are indispensable reading for every serious investor: The Templeton Touch by William Proctor.” — Peter Cundill
Source: Cundill's list of books indispensable for every serious investor
Recommended by: Mohnish Pabrai, Peter Cundill
| John Templeton, Investor, Dies at 95 Paywall | The New York Times | 2008 |
| Sir John Templeton | The Guardian | 2008 |
| Fund Pioneer Templeton Dies Paywall | The Wall Street Journal | 2008 |