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More than one million hardcovers sold Now available for the first time in paperback! The Classic Text Annotated to Update Graham's Timeless Wisdom for Today's Market Conditions The greatest investment advisor of the twentieth century, Benjamin Graham taught and inspired people worldwide. Graham's philosophy of "value investing" -- which shields investors from substantial error and teaches them to develop long-term strategies -- has made The Intelligent Investor the stock market bible ever since its original publication in 1949. Over the years, market developments have proven the wisdom of Graham's strategies. While preserving the integrity of Graham's original text, this revised edition includes updated commentary by noted financial journalist Jason Zweig, whose perspective incorporates the realities of today's market, draws parallels between Graham's examples and today's financial headlines, and gives readers a more thorough understanding of how to apply Graham's principles. Vital and indispensable, this HarperBusiness Essentials edition of The Intelligent Investor is the most important book you will ever read on how to reach your financial goals.
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A must-read for anyone who desires a greater understanding of stock markets, and how regular people can make money outside of speculative actions on the market. This book clearly defines boundaries between stock market speculation, and stock market investment, which is probably the most important lesson that wannabe investors should grasp.
Graham's writing is often hard to chew and digest. The presence of commentary on each chapter by Jason Zweig, however, ameliorates the difficulty by providing well-written, often funny, insights into how Graham's teachings still apply to the stock market.
The book itself is good, and comes from a great financial resource (Benjamin Graham). However, it is simply too old for the techniques to be applicable by today's standards. The book is long/dense, and the read itself can be difficult at times.
Not beginner friendly and there a lot of better investing books to recommend to new investors. What you do get out of this book is Graham's mindset when it comes to trading. That in itself is timeless and extremely useful to every investor.
Excellent book - both for people with money, and for the one's without much. Defensive investors and their counterpart. Experts and beginners.
There is a lot to take a way from this book - even if you aren't in the US. Also, though it is dated at some parts, it is still helpful and interesting.
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