5 books on investments you must read

Investment

When it comes to matters investment, the proverbial statement of time being money and knowledge being power does not apply. Here, “time is power and knowledge is money”.

To enhance your knowledge and earn more money, grab yourself books that offer valuable insight on investments. Here are 5 books on investments you must read that have stood the test of time in empowering potential and established investors.

1.“The Intelligent Investor” (1949) – Benjamin Graham

The author, Benjamin Graham is considered to be the father of value investing. This book has even been hailed by Warren Buffet himself as the best on investment.

The book discusses in detail the history of stock markets and illustrates to readers how fundamental stock analysis is conducted. Ways of managing your portfolio and a comparison of the stocks of several companies are clearly outlined.

2.“The Essays of Warren Buffett: Lessons for Corporate America” (1997) – Warren Buffett

Warren Buffet is probably the most successful investor in modern history. In these essays, he provides views on various topics of importance.

He discusses corporate governance, investing, finance, common stock alternatives, tax matters and much more.

3.“Value Investing: From Graham to Buffett and Beyond” – Bruce Greenwald

Bruce Greenwald is a Finance and Asset Management Professor at Columbia University. In this book, he gives his valuable insight on value investing, and the various techniques on how to go about it.

Throughout the book, he also profiles some of the most successful investors such as Mario Gabelli, Warren Buffet among others.

4.“One Up on Wall Street: How to Use What You Already Know to Make Money in the Market” – Peter Lynch

In this successful investment book, the author explains to average investors how they can outdo the established pros. To accomplish this seemingly impossible task, the investors only have to use what they already know.

He explains that opportunities are everywhere, you just have to listen.

5.“The Little Book of Common Sense Investing” – John Bogle

With his revolutionary index fund, John Bogle revolutionised investing. The title of the book says it all. Investing simply needs the application of common sense for it to be successful.

The book is filled with practical advice and in-depth insights on how to incorporate index investing within your portfolio

The list of books on investment by successful investors is a long one. It may never get exhausted. There are some which have been recommended by the Bill Gates and Richard Branson’s of this world. We hope these 5 gives you the much needed investment knowledge for more money.

 

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