They adhere to a set of beliefs and principles that guide their decision-making process.

This is not to say all successful investors adhere to the same set of principles, however. Indeed, it is not uncommon for two investors with equally impressive track records to employ completely different investment styles that seemingly contradict one another.

Because history shows that success can be achieved by different investors employing different investment styles, it can be difficult to separate fact from opinion in the realm of investing. For this reason, we have compiled an uncontroversial and unbiased list of Investment Truths for those seeking a better understanding of how capital markets work.