The Education of a Value Investor: My Transformative Quest for Wealth, Wisdom, and Enlightenment
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| Rating | : | 4.85 (942 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1137278811 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 224 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-10-06 |
| Language | : | English |
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Donovan said A Future Classic. This is, hands down, one of the best books I have ever read. And it is a very rare, unique kind of book. Some of the summaries I read after finishing the book, even positive ones, made it sound quaint and trite, along the lines of, "Oh, how cute, an investment banker with a heart of gold." But in reality, this book has astounding depth--depth of introspection and self-awareness, which is then integrated with an entire philosophy of investing (the value investing school of investing). As a A Future Classic This is, hands down, one of the best books I have ever read. And it is a very rare, unique kind of book. Some of the summaries I read after finishing the book, even positive ones, made it sound quaint and trite, along the lines of, "Oh, how cute, an investment banker with a heart of gold." But in reality, this book has astounding depth--depth of introspection and self-awareness, which is then integrated with an entire philosophy of investing (the value investing school of investing). As a 30-year-old male. 0-year-old male. Guy will inspire you not only to be a better investor, but also to be a better person. Earl Jordan Yaokasin, CFA I started reading Guy's book during this year's (2015) Super Bowl. It was so exciting; I couldn't put the book down. Guy starts his book with a deep, honest and detailed look into his journey to becoming one of the best investment managers in the world. I could really feel his emotions and put myself in his shoes.The chapter on his lunch with Warren Buffett alone provides incredible value (way beyond the price of the book).Guy shares a lot of lessons and insights in his book that are very applicable to ev. Rich advice Jim A good read for novice and seasoned investors. Brand new investors, attempting to learn how to get started, will gain a sense of the value in long term conservative investing but not much in kicking off a personal portfolio. The author's honesty is refreshing enough to forgive his arrogance which seeps through the pages, revealing his obvious lack of the populous majorities actual financial challenges, or his connection with the people operating the companies that drive his wealth. Nevertheless, a person
Author Guy Spier started his career as a Gordon Gekko wannabe -- brash, short-sighted and entirely out for himself. What happens when a young hedge fund manager spends a small fortune to have lunch with Warren Buffett? He becomes a true value investor.This book traces the arc of a transformation. Most important, Guy Spier provides those who want to take a different path with the insight, guidance and inspiration they need to succeed on their own terms.. It's also a remarkably smart and practical guide to what it takes to become a successful investor. His journey began with the discovery of Ben Graham's The Intelligent Investor, then took him on a path to a life-changing meeting with the renowned investor Mohnish Pabrai, followed by his famous lunch with Warren Buffett. Then, a series of transformations and self-realizations led him from an investment banking job with a third-rate firm to managing his own fund, which has generated tremendous returns for his investors. That $650,100 meal
. Guy received his education at Oxford University, where he was a tutorial partner of the current British Prime Minister David Cameron and came top of his class in economics. An ardent disciple of Warren Buffett, Guy launched the fund with $15 million in assets, closely replicating the structure and approach of Buffett's original partnerships. After a stint in management consulting, he attended Harvard
A must read!” John Mihaljevic, CFA, Managing Editor, The Manual of Ideas“The Education of a Value Investor is full of pearls of wisdom that can make you a better investor, and its honesty will inspire and surprise you. But why should you bother trying to play a game that even most professional players can't win? Instead, take a page from Mr. It's the best book I've read that shares both highly valuable investing lessons and a fascinating description of the journey from novice to master investor.” Ken Shubin Stein, MD CFA, Heilbrunn Center for Graham and Dodd Investing, Columbia Business School“Highly readable…offers practical tools for everyone” James Mackintosh, Financial Time