3 Investing Turkeys and What I Learned From Them

At many Thanksgiving holidays, the turkey becomes the centerpiece of the meal. But the bird has taken on a negative connotation, as to call someone a turkey means they're a loser.

While no one knows exactly how the delicious fowl became a downer, some speculate that it came from the fact that turkeys aren't the smartest birds around. Male turkeys are known to attack anything they perceive as a threat -- including their reflections. (That's surely a turkey move.)

In light of the holiday, we asked three Motley Fool contributors to share with us stories of the biggest turkeys they've encountered in their investing experience. Learn why General Electric (NYSE: GE), Getlink (OTC: GRPT.F), and a surprise turkey are their biggest losers -- and what they've learned from their mistakes.

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