Phrases with «cigar butt»

The phrase "cigar butt" refers to a discarded or used-up cigar. It is often used metaphorically in investing to describe a company or investment that has little to no value left, but could still provide a small profit or benefit if picked up like a discarded cigar butt. Full definition

cigar (parent phrase)
butt (parent phrase)

cigar butt

Sentences with «cigar butt»

And Buffett himself did a lot of cigar butt buying when he was in his early 20's. (basehitinvesting.com)
There are, in general, two flavors of value investing: buy cigar butts on the cheap (wretched companies whose stocks more than discount their misery) or buy great companies at good prices. (mutualfundobserver.com)
Graham likes to use the metaphor of finding a discarded cigar butt on the ground and picking it up for one last triumphant puff. (latticework.com)
(see all sentences)

Phrases with «cigar butt»

Sentences with «cigar butt»

See also