New Delhi, May 26 -- "In investing, what is comfortable is rarely profitable."

- Robert Arnott

Most people want security when they invest money. They look for what feels familiar, stable, trustworthy and popular. If everyone is buying a particular stock, many assume that it must be the right decision. If a company is already successful and constantly discussed on television and social media, people feel comfortable putting their money there.

The quote by Robert Arnott, a renowned American entrepreneur and investor, reminds us that comfort and profit rarely walk together in the world of investing.

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