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Investor Quotes

Passive bets, being first in, and one cautionary program.

One quote raises a serious concern, describing how Canadians were misled by an immigrant investor program tied to the Pacific Gateway. Other speakers describe a more personal investing style, including a preference for being the first outside investor in a company.

As with the Pacific Gateway, Canadians were similarly hoodwinked by the Immigrant Investor Program (IIP).

Quotes by Terry Glavin

I'm a very passive investor.

Quotes by Kirk Kerkorian

We like to be the largest outside investor, and the first outside investor.

Quotes by John Simon

I'm an investor in a lot of things that have to do with human-computer interaction.

Quotes by David Cohen

First Quotes

We're getting hurt, but I'm a long-term investor.

Quotes by Al-Waleed bin Talal

Frequently Asked Questions

What warning appears in these investor quotes?
One quote describes Canadians being misled by an immigrant investor program tied to a Pacific gateway initiative, treating it as a cautionary example.
Is there a preference for being an early investor?
Yes, one speaker says they like being the largest outside investor and the first one in, favoring early involvement. See the First page for related ideas.
What does a passive investor mean in this context?
One speaker describes themselves that way, suggesting they invest without taking an active management role in the companies involved.
What kind of ventures does one investor focus on?
They mention investing specifically in things related to human-computer interaction, a fairly specific technology niche.
Are these quotes all positive about investing?
No, the immigrant investor program quote strikes a more critical, cautionary tone compared to the others.

There's also a self-described passive investor here, plus someone who focuses specifically on human-computer interaction ventures. For a warning about riskier bets, the Hurt quotes cover the downside of investing gone wrong.