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What kind of background is required to actually understand this book. I tried reading it once but couldn't understand much. Can anyone tell me the books, I should read first in order to go through The Intelligent Investor. Thanks!

Boy Blue The idea is that you don't need any background. This book is written to be read by armchair investors and institutional investors alike. The truth is …moreThe idea is that you don't need any background. This book is written to be read by armchair investors and institutional investors alike. The truth is the terminology may catch you out, so stay near an internet connection. This edition does have some great footnotes and analysis after each chapter to explain what is happening. Zweig's analysis is also really easy to understand; between him, Graham and an encyclopaedia you should be fine.(less)

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