THE NATIONAL BESTSELLING BOOK THAT EVERY INVESTOR SHOULD OWN
Peter Lynch is America's number-one money manager. His mantra: Average investors ca... read full description
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May 26, 2010
Zohar - ManOfLaBook.com
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This is a short book, but long on advice even, and especially, after the financial meltodown. It took me about 40 - 45 minutes to go through the book, but I'll read it again tomorrow and maybe again next week allowing the content to set in.
The book is a fun read and gives novices, such as myself, some basic fundamentals and concepts before we rush in (again) to lose our money (again) while the big boys rake all the profits (again) in the casino we all know as the stock market. There More...
The book is a fun read and gives novices, such as myself, some basic fundamentals and concepts before we rush in (again) to lose our money (again) while the big boys rake all the profits (again) in the casino we all know as the stock market. There More...
Jun 20, 2011
Jacob
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While this is a good read, it's specific to Peter Lynch's personal investing style and dated enough that it's not entirely applicable anymore, so it is better read as a history or biography of Lynch's investing style than a guide on how to make personal investment decisions today. There's a forward written in 2000 in which Lynch provides one update to his material, but there should have been many more (such as noting what kinds of company information is no longer allowed to be provided only to
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Apr 07, 2009
Jennifer
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The incredible ease with which one can read this book meant that it far outpaced the Buffett biography. It's basically cliff notes for how to assess various stocks. He explains fundamentals like p/e ratio and market cap and tells you what to look for when considering adding a company to your portfolio.
As I mentioned, it is dated -- he comments on the trendiness of acid wash jeans and the absolute strength of the newspaper industry and GE. But that almost makes the book's lessons More...
As I mentioned, it is dated -- he comments on the trendiness of acid wash jeans and the absolute strength of the newspaper industry and GE. But that almost makes the book's lessons More...
Sep 28, 2010
Jered
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One up on Wall Street, by Peter Lynch
Part I: Preparing to Invest
Before we get into the market—and into individual stocks specifically—we need to understand a few things about the equities market. And we need to ask ourselves some questions. First, we will cover the market education.
Professional investors can run in a herd mentality. They read the same papers and work in the same offices. And they spend lots of effort on determining why not to buy stocks. And even when they do More...
Part I: Preparing to Invest
Before we get into the market—and into individual stocks specifically—we need to understand a few things about the equities market. And we need to ask ourselves some questions. First, we will cover the market education.
Professional investors can run in a herd mentality. They read the same papers and work in the same offices. And they spend lots of effort on determining why not to buy stocks. And even when they do More...
Sep 12, 2007
Ryan
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dear reader,
well, hello! do you like my suit? i like yours! where'd you get it?! well, today i am dressed up like a business man because we are going to be reviewing a real business man's book! yep, you guessed it, you wily little bitch, that business man is the great peter lynch, not to be confused with the act of lynching which was a form of extreme racism that took place throughout the south during the early years of the civil rights movement! lol! ok let's go!
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well, hello! do you like my suit? i like yours! where'd you get it?! well, today i am dressed up like a business man because we are going to be reviewing a real business man's book! yep, you guessed it, you wily little bitch, that business man is the great peter lynch, not to be confused with the act of lynching which was a form of extreme racism that took place throughout the south during the early years of the civil rights movement! lol! ok let's go!
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Aug 13, 2011
Jason
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I bought this book for a penny plus shipping. Considering it is over 20 years old, I wasn’t sure how valuable the information would be. Still, the author managed Fidelity’s Magellan fund for many years. I was very impressed with the work however, and I believe this work should be core reading for any investor. Even after two decades, the underlying premises are still extremely sound. In addition, the work is well written and isn’t too technical for a novice. I will definitely read this boo
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Apr 06, 2009
Luke
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This is a good book for someone who is one the fence about how to invest. Lynch encourages individuals to take control of their financial situation rather than just leaving it in the hands of others. His message is simple and full of common sense, invest in what you know. Everyone is an expert in some area, whether it is their job, a hobby or a lifelong interest, and because of that they have an advantage over almost everyone else when it comes to investing in that area. Lynch focuses on finding
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Oct 20, 2007
Blake
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Great book--Lynch is a genius and his performance was fantastic. He's fantastic at what he does. My only bone to pick is that he's too much of a buy and hold guy (though he was a fund manager and I'm sure it's ingrained in him) and he clearly knows very little about options (although he admits it) Lynch tells people to stay away from options because they are risky--but then goes on to say that he actually knows nothing about options. So definatly take Lynch's advice on options for what it's wort
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Jul 12, 2011
Maciej
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Makes you want to throw money at every stock imaginable. May not be the most useful book to aid your investing adventures, but it'll fill you with a farm fuzzy feeling and provide your dreams with enough fodder to make for some entertaining moments when you close your eyes. Plus, check out the man's hair, if that doesn't say "total winner" i don't know what does...
Jun 02, 2010
Maribeth
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I read this book in a course on Capital Markets, and it was a great guide to understanding and investing in both domestic and international stock markets. There is some language that may be difficult for anyone without some background in economics or finance, but it is generally easy to read. Lynch is a BC alum and a very powerful figure in the investment community.
Jan 01, 2012
Nagarjun
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Of course you should invest in domains you have some expertise in. My chief problem with it is that, people routinely overestimate their domain expertise, and become over-confident as a result.
As a fund manager, Lynch's view much more quarter-to-quarter than yours or mine needs to be.
As a fund manager, Lynch's view much more quarter-to-quarter than yours or mine needs to be.
Jul 01, 2009
Meredith
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I like Peter Lynch's writing style... it's very likable, for a rich Wall Street guy. It feels like he's on my side, like he really wants the small investor to get rich. I'll revise the star rating depending on how my portfolio fares under Lynch's advice.
Jan 02, 2008
Derrick
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This was an assigned book for my MBA class in Securities Analysis. I learned from this book that the average (non-institutional) investor can pick winning stocks with the same success as professionals can. I am unsure about this, as I am highly skeptical any investor (professional or amateur) can beat the market. As a proponent of indexing - the idea that a broadly diversified fund invested in a basket of stocks - can beat actively managed funds, I found Lynch's advice not completely believable.
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Apr 09, 2009
Brandon
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This book changed several of my opinions regarding the stock market, and brings what I feel is a lot of level-headed advice that cuts through a lot of the hyperbole floating around.
Jan 08, 2012
Shaps
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Great stater guide on stock picking for the beginner. Not the most rigorous methodology but an easy approach to picking stocks
Aug 08, 2011
Jagad5
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One of the greatest books on how to invest by one the the masters of investing. So simple an 8th grader could do it.
Jan 24, 2011
Dienekes
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Fantastic book. (Of course if I try it and lose money I will come back and say it is a terrible book ;)
It seriously is a great read in a systematic and accessible way. It isn't Rah! Rah! which is a good thing. I'm pretty sure anyone interested in investing in stocks (which is all he addresses) will learn something valuable.
It seriously is a great read in a systematic and accessible way. It isn't Rah! Rah! which is a good thing. I'm pretty sure anyone interested in investing in stocks (which is all he addresses) will learn something valuable.
Oct 07, 2010
Dave
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A great blend of practical instruction and entertainment. A good primer for investing in the stock market.
Sep 15, 2011
grundoon
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Clear, concise, entertaining. Now-dated classic, but timeless lesson for beginning investors.
Aug 26, 2011
Prashant
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Simple and straightforward. Great advice for anyone interested in investing in stocks.
Jun 18, 2011
Doug
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Good book, had to read for a class, but was more interested in stock picking afterwards.
May 31, 2010
Very good book for beginners, good tips on stock picking and understanding the market.
Jan 07, 2008
Anthony
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Read this book a while ago but it was amazing. He taught about not following the masses and investing in solid companies with solid balance sheets, solid managemen, and solid products. He also showed me to recognize new products on the shelves of stores and to recognize that some company has to be producing them and its often advisabel to buy that new compnany and watch it grow. He showed how many of his best gains didn't simply grow from the beginning but their biggest gains were in the 3-5
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Oct 20, 2009
Yasa
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if there is a way to know what buss, stock,and so on it is the book u must give a read
Sep 28, 2010
Motley Fool suggestion ("elementary school"). Others:
The Motley Food Million Dollar Portfolio: How to Build & Grow a Panic-Proof Investment Portfolio (David & Tom Gardner)
other Motley Fool books (same authors)
"Elementary school":
* Buffett: The Making of an American Capitalist (Roger Lowenstein)
"Jr. High":
* The 5 Keys to Value Investing (J. Dennis Jean-Jacques)
* Common Stocks & Uncommon Profits" More...
The Motley Food Million Dollar Portfolio: How to Build & Grow a Panic-Proof Investment Portfolio (David & Tom Gardner)
other Motley Fool books (same authors)
"Elementary school":
* Buffett: The Making of an American Capitalist (Roger Lowenstein)
"Jr. High":
* The 5 Keys to Value Investing (J. Dennis Jean-Jacques)
* Common Stocks & Uncommon Profits" More...
Jun 17, 2008
Sam
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Good book about how to evaluate companies and make money in the stock market. The advice given is pretty straight forward and easy to follow. Peter Lynch clearly has a good enough track record to make you feel comfortable with any advice he gives. The thing I like most about this book is that the strategies are applicable to even the smallest investor. His theory is that you are even better off if you can keep it simple than if you make things too complex. This is why he titled his book "
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