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Best investing books: which ones are worth reading?
To learn about investing, you need to read the right books. Which ones are worth your time? We've compiled a list of the best investing books, so you can get started on the path to financial success.
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by Vinicius Barbosa
Read these 12 books if you want to be a successful investor!
When you’re an investor, part of learning the ropes involves reading. There are plenty of books that can teach you about investing. But which ones are the best investing books?
In this article, we selected the best books from investors that are certified masters in their field. And after reading these books, you will too!
These are our top choices for best investing books.
Here are the top selections of the best books to guide your way through the world of investing.
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The Financial Diet, by Chelsea Fagan
This book is an excellent start if you’ve never paid much attention to personal finances. It will give you all the information you need about changes in your daily life to help you budget and invest your money.
A Random Walk Down Wall Street, By Burton Malkiel
One of the most famous investing books that Malkiel wrote. The book covers how to construct a personal stock portfolio that fits your needs and makes you wealthy over time—while covering many different topics like how to value companies and stocks, how to use a stockbroker, and how to find the right broker for you.
The Intelligent Investor, By Benjamin Graham
Considered the father of value investing, in this book, Graham teaches the concept of value investing. He explains how to identify companies with undervalued stocks and then buy them at a discount.
This is a classic book on investing, and it has been widely studied by many investors.
The Essays of Warren Buffett, Fourth Edition: Lessons for Corporate America, by Lawrence Cunningham
A must-read for anyone interested in learning more about the man called “the most successful investor of all time.”
This book is a collection of essays written by Buffett over the years. These essays cover topics such as his life story and investing career but also include some advice on how to be successful at work and life outside work. Investors of all levels can read this book.
The Little Book of Common Sense Investing, by John C. Bogle
This is one of the greatest books on investing. It’s short and easy to read, so it’s perfect for beginners and advanced investors.
The book outlines what you need to know about investing, including how to find good investments, how to invest with minimal risk, and more!
Rich Dad Poor Dad, by Robert Kiyosaki
The Rich Dad Poor Dad book series has been helping people become financially independent for over 20 years. Making it one of the best investing books. As a result, it’s a best seller that has sold over 26 million copies worldwide.
In the book, Kiyosaki explains how the rich teach their kids about money, and the poor don’t. The book is an effortless and fun read and will give you the basics of how you can start investing with little or no money.
The Psychology of Money, By Morgan Housel
Sometimes, we can fall into traps that stunt our financial growth when making money. This book will cover all the psychology behind decision-making when it comes to money.
It’s a very practical guide that helps you to think more clearly about your goals for investing.
The Millionaire Next Door, by Thomas Stanley
This is one of those books to read if you’re interested in learning more about millionaires and how they became wealthy investing.
Here, the author started by researching his own family’s finances and then interviewed over 1,000 people who made the transition from making $50K per year to having $1 million or more in net worth.
Market Wizards, by Jack D. Schwager
Market Wizards is the book that started it all. It’s a collection of interviews with successful investors and traders, many of whom have been featured in other books on the subject.
In this book, you will find: How to identify and talk to successful investors, learn from their mistakes (and make them), who are the best people for advice, and who can help you get started as an investor or trader?
The Intelligent Asset Allocator, by William Bernstein
In this book, the author’s goal is to help readers understand that there are many ways to invest in stocks, bonds, real estate, and cash.
Showing them how they can choose which ones will work best for them by answering questions such as: “What kind of investor am I?” and “What do I want my financial future looks like?”.
He also provides tips for managing risk during market downturns so that losses don’t wipe out all progress made.
Common Stocks and Uncommon Profits, by Philip A. Fisher
One of the best investing books ever written. First published in 1958, this classic work provides timeless insights into the stock market and how to make money by investing.
While there have been many changes in the market since Fisher wrote his book, his basic principles are still valid today.
The Little Book That Beats the Market, by Benjamin Graham
First written by Graham and then continued by his former student, Joel Greenblatt. This book focuses on the stock market and investment.
Considered a classic, it’s easy to read and concise. This book will give the reader a solid grounding in the theory of value investment and is a must-read for anyone who wants to learn more about investing.
Overall, these books can help you make smarter decisions about investing. If you’re curious about how other people are investing, take a look at the list of top 3 investments by celebrities. You might be surprised to see how their choices match up with yours.
Are you investing like a famous person?
Check which types of investments celebrities are picking and see if it fits your investment style.
Vinicius Barbosa
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