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The Coffee Can Portfolio method is a long-term investment strategy inspired by the old practice of storing valuables in coffee cans for safekeeping.

The beauty of this approach lies in its simplicity and discipline. By focusing on excellent businesses and avoiding the temptation to trade in and out of positions, investors can potentially benefit from long-term compounding while minimizing transaction costs and emotional decision-making.

Robert Kirby popularized this method in 1984 after he noticed that one of his clients' wives had better investment returns simply by never selling the stocks her husband had recommended while he actively managed his portfolio.

The coffee can portfolio starkly contrasts with the active trading approach described in the uploaded document, in which the trader learned painful lessons from frequent trading and market timing. While both approaches can work, the coffee can method is generally more suitable for individual investors who want to build wealth steadi…