The Investing Books

Clark Howard's Living Large in Lean Times

2011-09-10T10:02:00.000-07:00

Clark Howard is heard everyday on more than 200 radio stations across north america. He also has a TV show, a website and he is the author of multiple best sellers, his latest is Living Large in Lean Times: 250+ Ways to Buy Smarter, Spend Smarter, and Save Money.

In this book, he shares more than 250 invaluable tips to saving money, e.g., Don't go for extended warranty, Look for price that ends with 97 while you are at Costco.

There are countless ways to reduce debt, buy smarter, and build a path towards independence and wealth. Follow Clark's lead and he'll get you there.

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I’m Feeling Lucky: The Confessions of Google Employee Number 59

2011-08-11T10:01:00.000-07:00

In the past 7 years, Google has gone from its IPO to having a market cap of nearly 200 billion. Douglas Edwards, the author of the books - I'm Feeling Lucky: The Confessions of Google Employee Number 59, is one of the people who was on the inside during the early days.

He was the director of Consumer Marketing and Brand Management at Google from 1999 to 2005. As he joined Google, he was surprised by the chaotic nature and flat structure of the company's staff.

By reading this book, you will find out:

What makes Google differ from other traditional companies?
What idea that he think it's the craziest one submitted to his desk at the time he was working there?
Why Google give out its branded condom to high school students?
What in the author estimation does google wanna be when it grows up?
And much more!

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The Most Important Thing: Uncommon Sense for the Thoughtful Investor

2011-07-28T09:59:00.000-07:00

Howard Marks, the author of this book, is a value investor who is keenly aware of risk management and try to exploit market cycles.

In this book, Marks describes 20 of The Most Important Thing which are Uncommon Sense for the Thoughtful Investor. All of them are essential factors to achieve above-market returns.

All the topics in the book are written in an easy reading way. Reading it might not be “the most important thing” an investor will do, but you should ;)

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The Intelligent Investor: The Definitive Book on Value Investing

2011-07-17T09:59:00.000-07:00

The Intelligent Investor is the most classic investing book of all time. Even Warren Buffett himself has called it - the best book on investing ever written.

This book lays out the foundation of value investing wriiten by Benjamin Graham - the founder of value investing.

The lessons in the book covers such topics as asset allocation, diversification, dividends and margin of safety which are absolutely needed by investors in order to be successful.

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One Up On Wall Street : How To Use What You Already Know To Make Money In The Market

2011-07-08T09:58:00.000-07:00

An international bestselling book of all times -
One Up On Wall Street : How To Use What You Already Know To Make Money In The Market.

Peter Lynch, the author, is America's number-one money manager. He reveals how he achieved his spectacular record as manager of Fidelity's multibillion-dollar Magellan Fund.

The advice is this book has proved to be timeless and now this classic book is as valuable in the new millennium as ever.

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It's Earnings That Count: Finding Stocks with Earnings Power for Long-Term Profits

2011-07-04T09:57:00.000-07:00

It's Earnings That Count: Finding Stocks with Earnings Power for Long-Term Profits.

In this book the author - Hewitt Heiserman introduces you a fundamental aspect for stock selection. This book presents practical advices that will keep you out if trouble when it comes to picking of stocks for investing.

This is not a deeply academic book, it's easy to read, understand and apply what you learn form the book.

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Warren Buffett Invests Like a Girl: And Why You Should, Too

2011-06-30T09:56:00.000-07:00

Warren Buffett Invests Like a Girl: And Why You Should, Too (Motley Fool).

How does warren buffet investlike a girl?
Louann Lofton, the author of this book, stated that Warren Buffet is able to control his emotion better than most men.

It's about the temperament. Though it sounds controversial but the study shows that women tend to be better able to control their emotion when it comes to investing than men.

The book layouts the series of investing principle such as Trade less Make more, Focus on the Positives of Pessimism, Ignore Peer Pressure and Learn from Mistakes.

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License to Pawn: Deals, Steals, and My Life at the Gold & Silver

2011-06-20T09:55:00.000-07:00

License to Pawn: Deals, Steals, and My Life at the Gold & Silver, the author is Rick Harrison - the owner operator of the world famous Gold & Silver Pawn Shop in Las Vegas which is a family affair, run by three generations. He works with his dad and his son.

License to Pawn takes you behind the scene of the highest rated show on History Channel - Pawn Stars and shares the engrossing life story of its star, Rick Harrison.

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Mob Rules: What the Mafia Can Teach the Legitimate Businessman

2011-06-12T09:53:00.000-07:00

Mob Rules: What the Mafia Can Teach the Legitimate Businessman. Forget Harvard Business School, the writer of this books said, "Do you wanna learn about the business? Study the Mafia!"

Louis Ferrante is a former insider with the Gambino crime family. After spending eight and a half years in prison, he is now a writer and a motivational speaker.

Now, former mobster Louis Ferrante reveals its surprisingly business advices and explains how to apply them-legally-to any legitimate business.

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The New Sell and Sell Short: How To Take Profits, Cut Losses, and Benefit From Price Declines

2011-06-05T09:52:00.000-07:00

The New Sell and Sell Shor is the latest work of Alexander Elder, the author of popular trading books such as Trading for a Living (1993), Come Into My Trading Room (2002) and Entries & Exits (2006).

This latest edition is a more complete book expanded from his Sell and Sell Short (2008).

The book shows real-world examples on how to manage your positions by adjusting your exit points as a trade unfolds.

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Security Analysis by Gramham and Dodd

2011-06-02T09:51:00.000-07:00

Security Analysis by Benjamin Graham and David Dodd is a main book on the fundamental analysis. Though the authors are long dead, the book has been published and revised since the first edition in 1934.

This new sixth edition was published in 2008, based on the classic 1940 version. Besides Seth Klarman, who is a principal writer, there are other highly respected investment professionals involved in remaking the sixth edition of Security Analysis.

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Entries & Exits: Visits to 16 Trading Rooms

2011-05-28T09:50:00.000-07:00

Entries & Exits written by Alexander Elder, the author of popular trading books; Trading for a Living and Come Into My Trading Room.

This book leads you into the trading rooms of sixteen private traders, who are in different countries, trading in different markets with different methods, to learn their strategies, secrets and tips.

Entries and Exits provides insights into how successful traders select trades and make decisions which help you become a better trader.

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How to Buy Stocks

2011-05-27T09:49:00.000-07:00

How to Buy Stock by Louis Engel is one of the best introductory books for stock traders and investors.

This book is a classic stock market guide provides clear explanations that covers most aspects of the stock market and investing.

Though the author has already passed away, the book is kept updating. In this eighth edition Henry R. Hecht, former Merrill Lynch Vice President, adds updated information for contemporary readers.

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Rush: Why You Need and Love the Rat Race

2011-05-25T09:47:00.000-07:00

Do you think that getting out of the rat race is a key to happiness? After reading this book you might wanna think again...

Todd G. Buchholz is a former White House director of economic policy. He also managed a 15-billion dollars hedge fund and has been an economics professor at Harvard. He is the author of numerous books and his latest is Rush: Why You Need and Love the Rat Race.

He stated that if we didn't have a rat race, we'll be even more stress, more miserable and we'll have lower standard of living. So it's not a bad deal living in a rat race. Is it real? Why?

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Come Into My Trading Room: A Complete Guide to Trading

2011-05-21T09:31:00.000-07:00

Come Into My Trading Room, by Alexander Elder, is the follow-up to his bestselling; Trading for a Living.

In this book, the author expands his concept of three Ms; Mind, Method and Money Management which are the essentials of successful trading.

This book is a comprehensive trading guide. Though many of topics in this book are the same as in his prior book, it's always worthwhile reading.

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The Wizard of Lies: Bernie Madoff and the Death of Trust

2011-05-19T09:39:00.000-07:00

Even in this age of hyperbole, the story was beyond beliefs; the biggest Ponzi scheme in history that lasted for decades and stretched around the globe. It sneered some of the richest, wisest and most respected people in the world.

Diana B. Henriques, the author of this book, is a senior financial writer for The New York Times. She is the first reporter who met with Bernie Madoff face to face in prison.

This book reveals the inside story of Bernie Madoff and his $65 billion Ponzi scheme, with surprising and shocking new details from Madoff himself. The Ponzi scheme that was different in that Bernie Madoff appealed to people's fear more than their greed. How did it work? And why did it work?

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Trading for a Living: Psychology, Trading Tactics, Money Management

2011-05-15T09:42:00.000-07:00

Trading for a Living by Alexander Elder is a must-read financial trading book for traders. It is a timeless classic book that digs into trading psychology, market indicators, trading strategies, and money management which are the most important things for successful traders.

This is the first book of Dr. Alexander Elder, who is a professional trader, a psychiatry teacher, a sought-after speaker, the founder and co-director of SpikeTrade (a trading website), which will put you in the right mind-set and tells you what to expect from trading in the financial markets.

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