The Intelligent Investor Summary
By The Summary Guy
- Release Date: 2018-07-08
- Genre: Study Aids
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The Intelligent Investor: A Complete Summary
The Intelligent Investor is a book written by Benjamin Graham, published back in 1949 by Harper & Brothers. The book itself is widely famous because it offers a different and modern approach on value investing, which Graham started to teach at Columbia Business School in 1928 and which was subsequently refined by David Dodd.
This book is also Graham’s first work, which made a significant deviation from stock selection, something that was predominant in Graham’s previous works. In his new book, Graham talks about many interesting and useful things about ‘smart’ investments. Some of them are important allegories that the author uses while trying to describe topics that are connected with ‘smart’ investing, including a lesson on ‘defensive’ and ‘aggressive’ investors, two different types of stock investing systems.
One other thing that Graham uses in his book in order to explain what he wants to say is something that the author calls as ‘Mr. Market.’ In his book, Mr. Market is depicted as an obligatory man who will come to the shareholder’s door at each day while trying to buy or sell his shares at different prices. The investors are given with the choice of either agreeing with his price and thus trade with him, or ignore him. Mr. Market will have no problem with this because he will return another day with different prices.
Considering the book itself, there were altogether four revisions of the book, with the last revision being published back in 1973. However in the 2003 book version, there were some new ideas and topics to be discussed, such as ‘The Investor and Inflation’, ‘The Defensive Investors and Common Stocks’, and many more.
The Intelligent Investor is an interesting literature for many stockholders, present and future investors, and all other readers who simply want to know how certain things concerning investments and stocks ‘function’.
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5By Stephane ReyessIt has a fair amount of outdated information, and probably more in depth discussions of some topics than the average investing novice cares for, but it has a lot of great insight, and useful modern commentary on his ideas. Definitely a worthwhile read if you're interested in investing.Must read
5By pqrainThis book is a must read for anybody interested in investments. You do not have to be a guru in finance to understand its principles, but some prior knowledge of corporate accounting and finance will definitely make its reading easier. It is recommended by Warren Buffet, and actually he says that it is the best book on investments ever written, so I need to say no more.Important read
5By Erica_LlopezValue investing is an important skill to have, and Graham's explanation of his investing practices should be the foundation of any trader. Do not get fooled by horoscope readers who try to tell you what a stock is going to do based on their charts. These people are frauds. Graham will explain when to invest in a company, when to get out of a company, and basic principles which will allow you to invest smartly. You may not get the largest returns investing this way, but if you are looking for steady investment growth over time with less risk, he will explain everything for you.Five Stars
5By Betty CartwThanks Mr. Benjamin for this wonderful book!Worth Read
5By Donna FishValuable tips for investing. Highly Recommend.Nice advise
4By rockyhasanurRecommended this book who wants to get successful on investing.Helpful!
5By Hasanur BDGreat summary book with money making tips. Wants to use this books tips on my investing websites.Awesome read!
5By Hasan VAI found this book very helpful. lot’s of proven tips and examples and explanations are in this and thats are valuable too. Thanks author for this great book!