The Intelligent Investor: The Classic Text on Value Investing

by Benjamin Graham
The Intelligent Investor: The Classic Text on Value Investing
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published
May 1st 2005 by Collins

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Hardcover, 304 pages

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0060752610    (isbn13: 9780060752613)

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The best book on investing ever written, this deluxe hardcover re–issue of the 1949 classic work offers Graham's sound and safe principles for investi

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John
10/05/07
John rated it: 5 of 5 stars

Read in June, 2006
recommends it for: Anyone who wants to make, not lose, money
This is Warren Buffett's favorite book on investing; Buffett was Ben's student and Columbia and the only student Graham ever awarded an A+.

Many other future investors who studied with Graham, or later were influenced by him did extremely well.

The Intellegent Investor differentiates between speculation and investing. Investing, in contrast with speculation, is a decision one makes supported by facts and analysis. Preserving one's captial by ensuring a margin of safety is ...more
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David
10/13/08
David rated it: 5 of 5 stars

Read in December, 2008
It's funny, I picked up this book to learn how to identify undervalued companies, which is what Graham is famous for. What I got out of it is something completely different.

I learned that a truly intelligent investor, before even firing up Google Finance, can identify his financial goals and his risk tolerance, and is also realistic about his skills, knowledge, and commitment. Probably half of the book is dedicated to this stuff, and I'm sure that most people skip right over it.
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Jon
03/27/08
Jon rated it: 5 of 5 stars

Read in January, 2006
This is the bible of value investing. If you like picking your own stocks this is an absolute must. It was written in the early 1900's but its content is still valid today and it is often mentioned as a major influence for investors such as Warren Buffet.
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Brian Bethke
07/27/07
Brian Bethke rated it: 4 of 5 stars

Read in January, 2008
Warren Buffet says this is the best book on investing ever written. I agree.
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K S
10/01/07
K S rated it: 5 of 5 stars

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Best book on investment for an investor I could come across
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10/04/07
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01/18/08
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