Top investors share the toughest lessons they had to learn

Top investors share the toughest lessons they had to learn
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By Suzanne Woolley(Bloomberg Markets) -- Get a sharp investor talking for long enough, and their stories often become revealing. You’ll undoubtedly hear about their wins but also their most painful mistakes. We asked financial pros to tell us about experiences that left a mark – and, more importantly, what they managed to learn from them. Their responses have been edited for clarity and length.What was your toughest lesson?Bill Gross: Philanthropist and investor who co-founded Pacific Investment Management Co, where he ran...

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