Invest Like the Best
Invest Like the Best

Author: James P. O'Shaughnessy

Publisher: McGraw-Hill Companies

Published: 1994

Total Pages: 282

ISBN-13: 9780070479845

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"Now, complete access to the lucrative investment strategies of today's stock market aces is only a keystroke away. With this remarkable book and disk, you'll easily uncover the stock-picking strategies of the nation's top money managers and learn how to use your computer to emulate the portfolios of Wall Street's wizards in your stock trading." "Invest Like The Best shows you how to pattern your investment program on the methods of today's legendary stock pickers, from Peter Lynch to John Templeton. It does so by marrying James O'Shaughnessy's pioneering quantitative investing techniques with the data crunching power of Value Line's Value/Screen III investment software." "In minutes, you'll learn how to configure your PC to analyze and emulate the investing style of the money manager(s) of your choice. You'll discover which quantitative core factors - cash position, P/E ratio, safety rank, yield, book value, and more - the pros rely on to consistently pinpoint and select the top stocks. And you'll gain strategic insights into how their specific investing styles - from growth to value - impact their performance. More, you'll see exactly which factors consistently show up in top managers' portfolios and how to use them to beat the street." "From here, Invest Like the Best offers step-by-step guidelines and helpful templates for building simple, stable, reliable computer-based stock-picking models based on the masters' standards. Illustrative graphs and solid, concrete advice help you assess your strategy's variability and risk-adjusted return, then closely monitor its ongoing performance. For exceptional results, you'll create a hybrid investing strategy that combines the best elements of various money managers' styles - and outperforms them all." "Before you make your next investment decision, turn to Invest Like the Best and discover how to choose the optimum stock-picking strategies that fall within your risk-tolerance; identify and avoid a bad money manager before you commit your assets; diversify against an investment style falling out of favor and to lower overall portfolio risks; determine if your current mutual fund is changing its investment style, for better or worse; and systematically analyze stock market advice from any source - be it a mutual fund, newsletter, book, or broker." "Invest Like the Best is for every computerized investor who craves the winning edge of high returns and reduced investment risk. By enabling you to analyze and duplicate the profit-driven strategies of today's stock market gurus, it delivers the performance advantage you need to pick portfolios that consistently tear up the market."--BOOK JACKET.Title Summary field provided by Blackwell North America, Inc. All Rights Reserved

The Dumb Things Smart People Do with Their Money
The Dumb Things Smart People Do with Their Money

Author: Jill Schlesinger

Publisher: Ballantine Books

Published: 2020-02-04

Total Pages: 290

ISBN-13: 0525622187

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You’re smart. So don’t be dumb about money. Pinpoint your biggest money blind spots and take control of your finances with these tools from CBS News Business Analyst and host of the nationally syndicated radio show Jill on Money, Jill Schlesinger. “A must-read . . . This straightforward and pleasingly opinionated book may persuade more of us to think about financial planning.”—Financial Times Hey you . . . you saw the title. You get the deal. You’re smart. You’ve made a few dollars. You’ve done what the financial books and websites tell you to do. So why isn’t it working? Maybe emotions and expectations are getting in the way of good sense—or you’re paying attention to the wrong people. If you’ve started counting your lattes, for god’s sake, just stop. Read this book instead. After decades of working as a Wall Street trader, investment adviser, and money expert for CBS News, Jill Schlesinger reveals thirteen costly mistakes you may be making right now with your money. Drawing on personal stories and a hefty dose of humor, Schlesinger argues that even the brightest people can behave like financial dumb-asses because of emotional blind spots. So if you’ve saved for college for your kids before saving for retirement, or you’ve avoided drafting a will, this is the book for you. By following Schlesinger’s rules about retirement, college financing, insurance, real estate, and more, you can save money and avoid countless sleepless nights. It could be the smartest investment you make all year. Praise for The Dumb Things Smart People Do with Their Money “Common sense is not always common, especially when it comes to managing your money. Consider Jill Schlesinger’s book your guide to all the things you should know about money but were never taught. After reading it, you’ll be smarter, wiser, and maybe even wealthier.”—Chris Guillebeau, author of Side Hustle and The $100 Startup “A must-read, whether you’re digging yourself out of a financial hole or stacking up savings for the future, The Dumb Things Smart People Do with Their Money is a personal finance gold mine loaded with smart financial nuggets delivered in Schlesinger’s straight-talking, judgment-free style.”—Beth Kobliner, author of Make Your Kid a Money Genius (Even If You’re Not) and Get a Financial Life

Top Ten Investments to Beat the Crunch!
Top Ten Investments to Beat the Crunch!

Author: Jim Mellon

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2009-10-22

Total Pages: 248

ISBN-13: 9781907293726

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Everyone has it within them to become a successful investor. Right here's where you start. Ignore the doom and gloom merchants - now is the time to start investing for the future. Bestselling authors Jim Mellon and Al Chalabi were seen as the party poopers just a few years ago when they predicted the financial crisis in Wake Up! Now they take the opposite view - the party is about to start. It won't last forever, but in a few years a lot of money can be made by the astute and well-informed. This is your step-by-step introduction to the world of investment - including all the BigIdeas seasoned investors are searching for. You'll pick up ingenious and lucrative investment ideas in: Real Estate Stocks and Mutual Funds Bonds and Cash The BRIC Economies Commodities and Collectibles Green Investments "The DIY manual for building lasting wealth." —Ross O'Brien, The Economist Group "Packed with wise, practical advice, this book puts into plain English what every investor needs to know." —The Financial Times "...the book's main benefit was to show me that the mysteries of investment... lie within my grasp." —Financial World "...a timely, practical reminder that it's never too late to start investing for tomorrow." —moneyextra.com "...the advice in this book will beat most professional fund managers by leaps and bounds." —Sven Lorenz, market commentator, author & investor, and columnist for Money Week Please note: this book is the paperback edition of Jim and Al's Top 10 Investments for the Next 10 Years.

The Only Guide to a Winning Investment Strategy You'll Ever Need
The Only Guide to a Winning Investment Strategy You'll Ever Need

Author: Larry E. Swedroe

Publisher: Macmillan + ORM

Published: 2005-01-01

Total Pages: 197

ISBN-13: 1429972955

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Investment professional Larry E. Swedroe describes the crucial difference between "active" and "passive" mutual funds, and tells you how you can win the investment game through long-term investments in such indexes as the S&P 500 instead of through the active buying and selling of stocks. A revised and updated edition of an investment classic, The Only Guide to a Winning Investment Strategy You'll Ever Need remains clear, understandable, and effective. This edition contains a new chapter comparing index funds, ETFs, and passive asset class funds, an expanded section on portfolio care and maintenance, the addition of Swedroe's 15 Rules of Prudent Investing, and much more. In clear language, Swedroe shows how the newer index mutual funds out-earn, out-perform, and out-compound the older funds, and how to select a balance "passive" portfolio for the long hail that will repay you many times over. This indispensable book also provides you with valuable information about: - The efficiency of markets today - The five factors that determine expected returns of a balanced equity and fixed income portfolio - Important facts about volatility, return, and risk - Six steps to building a diversified portfolio using Modern Portfolio Theory - Implementing the winning strategy - and more.

How I Invest My Money
How I Invest My Money

Author: Brian Portnoy

Publisher: Harriman House Limited

Published: 2020-11-17

Total Pages: 200

ISBN-13: 0857198092

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The world of investing normally sees experts telling us the 'right' way to manage our money. How often do these experts pull back the curtain and tell us how they invest their own money? Never. How I Invest My Money changes that. In this unprecedented collection, 25 financial experts share how they navigate markets with their own capital. In this honest rendering of how they invest, save, spend, give, and borrow, this group of portfolio managers, financial advisors, venture capitalists and other experts detail the 'how' and the 'why' of their investments. They share stories about their childhood, their families, the struggles they face and the aspirations they hold. Sometimes raw, always revealing, these stories detail the indelible relationship between our money and our values. Taken as a whole, these essays powerfully demonstrate that there is no single 'right' way to save, spend, and invest. We see a kaleidoscope of perspectives on stocks, bonds, real assets, funds, charity, and other means of achieving the life one desires. With engaging illustrations throughout by Carl Richards, How I Invest My Money inspires readers to think creatively about their financial decisions and how money figures in the broader quest for a contented life. With contributions from: Morgan Housel, Christine Benz, Brian Portnoy, Joshua Brown, Bob Seawright, Carolyn McClanahan, Tyrone Ross, Dasarte Yarnway, Nina O'Neal, Debbie Freeman, Shirl Penney, Ted Seides, Ashby Daniels, Blair duQuesnay, Leighann Miko, Perth Tolle, Josh Rogers, Jenny Harrington, Mike Underhill, Dan Egan, Howard Lindzon, Ryan Krueger, Lazetta Rainey Braxton, Rita Cheng, Alex Chalekian

In Pursuit of the Perfect Portfolio
In Pursuit of the Perfect Portfolio

Author: Andrew W. Lo

Publisher: Princeton University Press

Published: 2021-08-17

Total Pages: 414

ISBN-13: 0691215200

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Is there an ideal portfolio of investment assets, one that perfectly balances risk and reward? In Pursuit of the Perfect Portfolio examines this question by profiling and interviewing ten of the most prominent figures in the finance world,Jack Bogle, Charley Ellis, Gene Fama, Marty Liebowitz, Harry Markowitz, Bob Merton, Myron Scholes, Bill Sharpe, Bob Shiller, and Jeremy Siegel. We learn about the personal and intellectual journeys of these luminaries, which include six Nobel Laureates and a trailblazer in mutual funds, and their most innovative contributions. In the process, we come to understand how the science of modern investing came to be. Each of these finance greats discusses their idea of a perfect portfolio, offering invaluable insights to today's investor

The Art of Value Investing
The Art of Value Investing

Author: John Heins

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2013-04-12

Total Pages: 304

ISBN-13: 1118233964

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Says Bill Ackman of Pershing Square Capital Management about The Art of Value Investing: "I learned the investment business largely from the work and thinking of other investors. The Art of Value Investing is a thoughtfully organized compilation of some of the best investment insights I have ever read. Read this book with care. It will be one of the highest-return investments you will ever make." Based on interviews with the world's most-successful value investors, The Art of Value Investing offers a comprehensive set of answers to the questions every equity money manager should have thought through clearly before holding himself or herself out as a worthy steward of other people's money. What market inefficiencies will I try to exploit? How will I generate ideas? What will be my geographic focus? What analytical edge will I hope to have? What valuation methodologies will I use? What time horizon will I typically employ? How many stocks will I own? How specifically will I decide to buy or sell? Will I hedge, and how? How will I keep my emotions from getting the best of me? Who should read The Art of Value Investing? It is as vital a resource for the just starting out investor as for the sophisticated professional one. The former will find a comprehensive guidebook for defining a sound investment strategy from A-to-Z; the latter will find all aspects of his or her existing practice challenged or reconfirmed by the provocative thinking of their most-successful peers. It also is a must read for any investor – institutional or individual – charged with choosing the best managers for the money they are allocating to equities. Choosing the right managers requires knowing all the right questions to ask as well as the answers worthy of respect and attention – both of which are delivered in The Art of Value Investing.

Investing For Dummies
Investing For Dummies

Author: Eric Tyson

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2009-02-23

Total Pages: 384

ISBN-13: 0470507683

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Become a savvy investor with this updated Wall Street Journal bestseller Want to take charge of your financial future? This national bestselling guide has been thoroughly updated to provide you with the latest insights into smart investing, from weighing your investment options (such as stocks, real estate, and small business) to understanding risks and returns, managing your portfolio, and much more. Get time-tested investment advice -- expert author Eric Tyson shares his extensive knowledge and reveals how to invest in challenging markets Discover all the fundamentals of investing -- explore your investment choices, weigh risks and returns, choose the right investment mix, and protect your assets Navigate Wall Street -- understand the financial markets and the Federal Reserve, avoid problematic buying practices, and evaluate investment research Build wealth with stocks, bonds, and mutual funds -- use indexes, understand prices, minimize costs, and diversify your investments Get rich with real estate -- find the right property, evaluate the market, finance your investments, work with agents, and close the deal Start, buy, or invest in a business -- write a business plan, finance your business, and improve profitability Manage college and retirement savings accounts -- establish your goals, evaluate your investment options, and tame your taxes Open the book and find: Recommendations on the best stock, bond, and money market funds The best times to buy and sell stocks and bonds The scoop on exchange-traded and hedge funds Tips for reading and analyzing financial reports The best online brokers How to make safe and profitable real estate investments A wealth of information on the best investment tools and resources

Beating the Street
Beating the Street

Author: Peter Lynch

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2012-03-13

Total Pages: 342

ISBN-13: 1451687060

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Legendary money manager Peter Lynch explains his own strategies for investing and offers advice for how to pick stocks and mutual funds to assemble a successful investment portfolio. Develop a Winning Investment Strategy—with Expert Advice from “The Nation’s #1 Money Manager.” Peter Lynch’s “invest in what you know” strategy has made him a household name with investors both big and small. An important key to investing, Lynch says, is to remember that stocks are not lottery tickets. There’s a company behind every stock and a reason companies—and their stocks—perform the way they do. In this book, Peter Lynch shows you how you can become an expert in a company and how you can build a profitable investment portfolio, based on your own experience and insights and on straightforward do-it-yourself research. In Beating the Street, Lynch for the first time explains how to devise a mutual fund strategy, shows his step-by-step strategies for picking stock, and describes how the individual investor can improve his or her investment performance to rival that of the experts. There’s no reason the individual investor can’t match wits with the experts, and this book will show you how.

Stock Investing for Beginners: The 7 Golden Investment Rules & Strategies for Passive Income and Lifetime Wealth Building with Value Investing
Stock Investing for Beginners: The 7 Golden Investment Rules & Strategies for Passive Income and Lifetime Wealth Building with Value Investing

Author: Everyman Investing

Publisher: scott m ecommerce

Published: 2019-05-15

Total Pages: 105

ISBN-13:

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How to invest like Warren Buffett with any size account… Fact: YOU DO NOT need a PhD from Harvard in economy or even a Bachelor’s degree to make money in the stock market. Ordinary people can get lifechanging returns, if you just apply a few key principles. Principle #1: It’s better to buy a great company at a good price, than it is to buy a good company at a great price. Principle #2: It’s better to invest in companies you understand, than it is to risk money in so-called “boom industries” you don’t have a good grasp of Principle #3: Minimizing losses, not maximizing profits – will give you the best long-term results It’s these three principles which made investors like Warren Buffett and Ray Dalio billions of dollars. And you can use the same ones to transform your own life. Here’s just a fraction of what you’ll discover inside: The biggest mistake investors make in high-growth markets… make it and you could lose your entire investment… but we’ll show you how to avoid it every time The best investing websites for beginners Why novice or new investors should never buy IPOs How to identify bubbles in the stock market. Do this and you’ll avoid big losses, even during recession periods The ultimate foolproof starter portfolio (these fundamental stocks have been around for decades, and will continue to be around for another 100 years) Why you should never listen to stock tips from friends and family (and what to do instead) How to invest in US stocks from your smartphone… with zero commission! What to do if you have no clue about the long-term prospects of individual companies (this is a time-saving alternative) How to invest in real estate without the hassles of buying a house Why you don’t need to be a math whiz to profit from stocks… if you have this personality trait Set and forget strategies to profit in any market You don’t need a huge sum of money to begin investing either. Using the consistent investment philosophy inside, you can get started with as little as $500! This is NOT get rich quick book – this is fundamental guide with long term strategies to profit in the stock market, written in plain, easy to understand English. To become a millionaire, you need to start thinking like one first. You can think of this book as The Intelligent Investor for the 21st Century. So if you want to discover how you can get long-term profits in the stock market… without risking all your money… then scroll up and click “add to cart”