Common Stocks and Uncommon Profits: Fundamental Principles of Long-Term Investing

Warren Buffett considered Philip Fisher his teacher, and called his book "Common Stocks and Uncommon Profits" the "gospel for investors."

Fisher formulated 15 principles for analyzing companies for selection in a long-term portfolio. These 15 rules made him the "father of growth investing" and one of the most influential people in the world. The Fisher & Company fund showed a 1000% increase in profitability in its early years of operation.