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Lynch, Peter

Lynch, Peter (1944-present)

Quick Facts

  • Served as Vice-chairman of Fidelity’s investment adviser, Fidelity Management & Research Co
  • Managed the Fidelity Magellan Fund from 1977 to 1990, during which time the fund’s assets grew from $20 million to $14 billion
  • His most famous investment principle is simply, “Invest in what you know”
  • Education: Boston College undergrad, Wharton MBA