Intelligent Investment Today - The Warren Buffett Way

Black Monday - One Of The Stock Market's Darkest Days

David Coombs

In this episode we take a look at the events of Monday October 19, 1987, the day that went on to be known as Black Monday. On this day the Dow Jones Industrial average went on to shed around 23% of its value, and in doing so it looked like, for a time that it might take the whole financial system down with it. We examine how events played out and what lessons the value investor can draw from it.

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