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 enlarge | Authors: Benjamin Graham, Jason Zweig
Creator: Warren E. Buffett
Publisher: Collins Business
Category: Book
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Rating:  135 reviews
Sales Rank: 197
Media: Paperback
Edition: Revised
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 640
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.1
Dimensions (in): 7.7 x 5.3 x 1.6
ISBN: 0060555661
Dewey Decimal Number: 332.678
EAN: 9780060555665
ASIN: 0060555661
Publication Date: July 1, 2003
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 The Intelligent VALUE Investor May 8, 2008
This book has some great chapters that can be used to create a good stock screen to purchase value stocks. One point in this book that I found very valuable is this: No matter if you are in a bull market or not always keep at least 30% of your funds in cash or bonds. This at least saves some of your cash if the market turns around and heads lower. Think of the Nov 2007 to March 2008 downturn. Many people fully invested in at least stock founds in 401ks (that did not sell) lost up to 20%. How long will it take the old "buy and hold" to recover from that?
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 An investment series of cases May 6, 2008
This is the first book written on the subject of describing/detailing life cycles of stocks/mutual funds and really getting into the detail so its all understood.
Read It Before You Invest April 9, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
An all time classic from Mr. Benjamin Graham, and still relevant to this day. If you think it is an outdated stuff, I humbly request you to think again. I have read quite a lot of books on investment and none I found come closer to this one, whether you consider the philosophy or the practical implementation.
You may not believe me, and I am not asking you to do so. I am only requesting you to read this book once before you start investing, then go ahead in the world of investing.
When you think you have made somekind of mistake in investing, go back and read the book again, and I can say 99% of time you will find something in this book which if you have followed, would have avoided the mistake. It's a personal experience.
Not for the beginner! April 7, 2008
4 out of 6 found this review helpful
I feel retarded reading this book.
Seriously, I know a good deal more than the average about the market...but I am not a savvy investor. I would not advise people like me to get too into this book. Maybe start with a Motley Fool book or Peter Lynch.
I really really enjoy the footnotes by Jason, and also the commentary in between chapters, it speaks in a much more reader friendly tone.
Obviously this is "The Book on Investing" so maybe I'll re-read it later in hopes of getting more out of it.
Attitude is the key to get profits March 19, 2008
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
Graham's viewpoint is based on Amrican stock market, but very useful in emerging markets too. Though rarely heard in Taiwan, Mr. Graham has inspired me in making smart investment in the local stock market. I, for the last two years, have been going over this book and surprisingly find how insightful Graham are in looking at the basic human nature in the market. Attitude, rather than the principles of choosing stocks, is what I think Graham contribute to me in making my own investment. My incestment is growing, no matter how hard the time has been. Fear for the inexplicable stock market is the core of this book and is the most precious part. Ch.8 and Ch20, as Warren Buffett recommended, are those most worthy of reading, and they make me and my portfolio stronger every day, even in bear market. Discussions on mutual fund (CH9) keeps me away from losing money. Principles on how to choose stocks generate real money for me. I am not reading this book to be second Warren, I am reading it to be a rich long-term investor, which I am now feeling more possible than before I read it.
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