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title: How Ronald Read’s simple investment strategy made millions
description: Buy and Hold strategies with life-long holding periods have the potential to create a veritable fortune. This article explores how Ronald Read, a seemingly unassuming janitor taught himself how to invest like a pro, accumulating a fortune of almost US$8 million before his death in 2014.
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# [How Ronald Read’s simple investment strategy made millions](https://blog.syzgroup.com/slow-food-for-thought/how-ronald-reads-simple-investment-strategy-made-millions)

 Written by [Charles-Henry Monchau, CFA, CMT, CAIA](https://blog.syzgroup.com/slow-food-for-thought/author/charles-henry-monchau) | Sep 2, 2025, 7:47:31 AM

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