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@@Priinsu Yea lol it's a meme, read on Boglehead investing, not a book but a category of investors if you haven't already. Pretty good stuff, if you get far enough and basically have a grasp on passive long term investing then look into fundamental analysis and ETFs for a mid term goal. Short term? No fucking clue I'm lost, TA is a joke (basically palm reading for investing lmao), day trading is just gambling (unless you're an inside trader with news before it hits live feeds I guess?), and swing trading? No idea. Spread bets are illegal in the US which I have no idea how it works but my Aussie friend day trades using spread bets on gold. Supposedly pretty profitable unless he's lying and I don't make him out to be a liar. All the power to ya, GL fren P.S With Boglehead investing take what they seriously, make sure any high interest debt is paid off (credit cards basically, doesn't matter if there's other debt as long as it's not skyrocket high interest), make sure to have an emergency fund in case ya run into a shit storm in the future (most people without one send themselves into further debt in the long run by using a CC to cover expenses), and max out your Roth IRA yearly (and 401k if you got one), after that then seek mid term goals like ETFs, bond ladders, money markets, etc. the high interest debt is a killer yo, I paid $700 in one year just because of late fees and interest and I only got $800 in credit cards total lol. Fuck any loans or credit lines, I'm not about that.
Rich Dad Poor Dad changed my life. I don’t care about how it has aged or how the author is perceived now. It has been one of the most impactful books i’ve ever read
That book changed my mindset on investing and perspective of money. For sure it’ll always be a S tier for me regardless how nuts the author is nowadays
The Psychology Of Money is probably my favorite easy to understand finance books. Housel's short stories are insightful, easy to digest and relate to. I just started reading Daniel Kahneman's Thinking Fast And Slow. Basically behavioral economics/ finance FTW. If you want a little bit more economics side of it, MIT professor Andrew Lo has Adaptive Markets (he also has an MIT open courseware lecture series that was filmed as the 2008 financial crisis was unfolding). Another, although not as much investing/ finance applicable, Debt: The First 5,000 Years by anthropologist David Graeber is a very important book for anybody interested in understanding the history of economics.
My favorite book is 100 to 1 by Phelps - the books preaches finding a great business and never selling, which I think is exactly what Joseph preaches. It shows how dramatic returns can compound by holding a great stock for several decades - similar to Fisher’s book but I like it better and think it’s an easier read. Not sure if you read that one? But it’s definitely great (it can be a little outdated).
Good list of books and I generally agree with the rankings. Here are a few that I would highly recommend: 100 Baggers, Money Masters of our Time, Sam Walton: Made in America, and Shoe Dog
Surprised you didn’t mention Investing for growth by Terry Smith as you’ve previously recommended it!!! Also, Shoe Dog is a great read on what it takes to build a strong brand
I am very satisfied with your ranking of The Intelligent investor. I bought it solely because of the reputation it had, along with One Up on Wall St. The former was sort of bland and I honestly couldn’t wait until I finished it. The latter was very, very good and changed how I view investing. I think the B tier ranking you gave the intelligent investor was generous. Rich dad poor dad was great, but I prefer The Unfair Advantage. Those books truly changed my life. Robert Kiyosaki now… I can’t stand to watch his clips anymore.
A little surprised you didn't even mention A Random Walk Down Wall Street by Burton Malkiel. I'm in the middle of reading it right now, it definitely seems good so far.
You are reading a great book (take notes). I would also take a look at all books written by John C Bogle. Then Stocks for the long run by Jeremy Siegel • Unconventional Success by David Swensen
You have to read When Genius Failed: The Rise and Fall of Long-Term Capital Management. Brilliant book covering one of the craziest financial events that took place in the 90s.
Very true. There seems to be a company or person that blows up every decade. Think Enron, AlliedCapital, Bernie Madoff. A friend gave me David Einhorn’s book Fooling Some of the people, all of the time. Shows how executives cook the books.
Books you should read/review. Thanks Joseph! 1. How I Found Freedom In An Unfree World by Harry Browne 2. The Simple Path To Wealth by J.L. Collins 3. Set For Life by Scott Trench
I've read about half of these and generally agree with the ranking! Adding a few new ones to my list. Others to consider: Stocks for the Long Run, Jeremy Siegel (very good - has been updated to 2022) Damn Right! Behind the Scenes with Berkshire Hathaway Billionaire Charlie Munger, Janet Lowe Thinking, Fast and Slow, Daniel Kahneman (more about psychology, but highly applicable to investing) Trillion Dollar Triage, Nick Timiraos The Dhandho Investor, Mohnish Pabrai
YES. J L Collins book (and blog) is ideal for new investors. And people who don’t want to Nerd-out on investing. In my opinion a majority of women (my wife, daughter and sister included) don’t want to know how investing works. Any more than they know how a car works. They just want to use investing to get the desired results.
An average list but he nailed it with Phil Fisher’s magnum opus. Also, he played his hand by starting with Graham’s book and ranking it low. The latter has all you need. Mr. Market, Margin of Safety and intrinsic value. Mr. Market has all the psychology one needs. Certainly, build on it! I can tell he does not read them but perhaps listens. Too much. All Graham’s books get updated. Also, missing EMT. So, folks pay attention. This guy uses words well but he will not beat IVV over long periods. Lot of work for IVV like returns….the money is made selling the tents and spoons. I like his cadence!
Totally agree about Intelligent Investor. It’s not very useful at all today in a practical sense. It’s more about the way it gets you thinking about investing and more specifically about how to read accounting statements. Phil Fisher is the GOAT.
I'm reading Investing for Growth by Terry Smith. Right now, it's a B tier. It's basically a compilation of his writings from 2010-2020. I bought it to get his general insight into investing, but a lot of it is dealing with contemporaneous events in the 2010s that aren't that interesting to me today.
Well, I began with a very different book, called "Rule #1" from Phil Town. He is a fan of Warren Buffett and Charly Munger and teaches a lot of people how to invest in self organized workshops. Phil himself was a poor guy in the 70s, met a guy from the wall street who teached him how to invest. Until now, he was very successfull and now has about $100Mio AUM. Generally private money from himself and family. He has 3 books, I would be curious, how you find him, Josefph.
I believe the author is a British journalist that hosts a podcast too. Understanding the psychology of investing (and the market) is definitely a good place to start.
The life of Jesse Livermore is a cautionary tale to all traders. All these UA-camrs give the impression that making money off the market is a certainty. it's not.
Have to have Ken Fisher books up there. He is tops. Debunkery is a must or the Only 3 Things that Count or Markets Never Forget. Not seeing Ken Fisher books is a sin. Wow. Some great books there though. Ken is just one of the best minds...knows how to think.
Joseph, your thoughtful breakdown of these books was fantastic. It inspired me to reach out because I've been reading a book lately that I think you might find incredibly compelling: "What I Learned About Investing from Darwin." I've been following your investment insights for a while now, and this book aligns so well with your S-tier values. It applies evolutionary principles to the market, emphasizing strategies like risk avoidance, quality selection, and long-term vision. I know you appreciate fresh perspectives, and this one feels particularly insightful. Hope you get a chance to check it out!
I missed "MONEY Master the Game" by Tony Robbins. Yes, I know, love or hate the author, this huge book (over 700 pages) is very broad on money, investing, giving and happiness, focusing on varies strategies as followed by billionairs and investors, and I really loved it (S tier). Overall, it teaches you a LOT about money, how to see it and what to do with it. A downside could be that the book is so broad, and describes so many varied investing strategies, that it doesn't tell you which one strategy is "best" (there's no such thing), except he correctly promotes just dollar-cost-averaging into broad market ETFs.
Reading books on investing is impressive! It's great to see such dedication to financial education. The real key to getting rich is applying what you've learned consistently and making smart, informed decisions. Keep up the great work!!
Reading and learning are crucial first steps, but the true transformation happens when you start applying that knowledge consistently. It's all about making smart, informed decisions and sticking to a solid financial plan. Keep it up, and you'll see great results!
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Thanks for this list @JosephCarlsonAfterHours. I would also add Millionaire Next Door. Also, I agree with the rankings except 2: Move "The most important thing" and "Same as ever" to A
HOLY FUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU...24hrs worth of an audiobook??? My goodness lol Question: How many of these did you listen to versus read? Curious to hear about your opinion on the narration for those you've listened to.
Thanks for the nice review, Joseph. Added a few of these to my wishlist. Agree on Peter Lynch's books, I loved them too. Have you ever read 'The Millionaire Next Door'? It's one of my favorites.
Common stocks and uncommon profits is the intelligent investor equivalent for growth stocks. It’s totally different in logic than Benjamin Graham’s book but both are phenomenal.
@@jolosarmiento24 intelligent investor is full of maths about how to find value, common stocks do not have nearly any maths. The one book is quantitative the other qualitative. It speaks about how you can find growth stocks that will grow for years to come, these stocks might have high multiples and not look value but they are. Both books are high level and some parts of the common stocks book are irrelevant to ordinary investors, as they speak about reaching the management and doing questions and discussing. Anyway, have a look at it, it's a great book. As I said, it diversfies you from other books that say practically the same with the Intelligent Investor.
There Is an amazing book that I recommend to all my friends and family for years, even when I have business interviews or something related I always come out to speak about it. It’s “Good to Great” from Jim Collins (not phill collins kk) and it’s a very underrated studie that demonstrates the true power of stability and business culture on all companies. It truly demonstrates where the value of strong companies really comes from.
100 Baggers by Mayer - describes the attributes of 100x companies The Little Book that Beats the Market by Greenblatt - very, very simple explanation of stock investing. Good for novices.
JC i think you missed The richest man in Babylon by George S. Clason. Its from 1922 and describes the mindset of investing through awesome little stories. Its not s tier but very inspiring.
You missed: "A Random Walk Down Wall Street" by Burton Malkiel, "Understanding Options" by Michael Sincere, "Dark Pools" by Scott Patterson, and "Flash Boys" by Michael Lewis.
Curious to know what you think of "The Little Book of Common Sense Investing" from John Bogle. One of the only books that I've read/heard of that wasn't in the video
Great video! Going to start a book a month goal in the new year. One more thing about Bogle and index investing … I believe that having a core stock (etf or mutual fund) portfolio is a wise move. i.e. SCHD-VOO-QQQM. Couple this with a small percentage of stocks. We keep it between 20-25% individual stocks. It’s worked for our family. Anyone can follow this approach and begin building their retirement/financial freedom nest egg
Rich dad poor dad is definitely A or S tier (even though I agree that author now is a completely different person). Although his message was simple, as a book, it was highly effective in communicating and influencing an entire army of new investors to shift their mindset, especially those that were not of affluent upbringings. He really did feel like my "rich dad" and i can credit my entire mindset shift in my early 20's to start investing early. Also, I'd put Morgan Housel's Same as Ever as A tier. I like that it gives a whole new perspective in thinking about trends that will never change. It's not as flashy of a message as other books, but the principles of the book are just as important, AND it's not the same message that every other book gives you... (margin of safety, PE ratios, business moats, cash flow, steady growth... all of these which are of course great attributes of stocks to buy, but are repeated over and over in every single investing book).
Although I bought Rich Dad Poor Dad when it came out many moons ago…in my opinion Kiyosaki is a complete fraud and a liar. I would never recommend someone give him one thin dime.
For me best investing books are textbooks in finance and econometrics. Later learn other concepts which are nitche to the type of investment and practice until you understand your model/process of investment.
Intelligent investor was my first read. I actually think it was good as a first read IF you then supplemented with the required context. In fact you might even be better off if you read the chapter summaries written by Jason Zweig.
Reading books has really skyrocket the way I think about investing. Indeed, no one has ever got rich by saving money. In this new year, If you want to become financially free, You need to Invest. I've come to realize that the key to amassing wealth lies in making sound investments.
I'm having a hard time buying anything at today's prices because almost everything was so much cheaper just a few months ago. I'm searching and doing analysis and projections on cash flow to try and determine what's best value in my portfolio (and outside of it) currently.
I agree with the S tier books, Im about to read the psychology of money and Ive added richer,wiser,happier to my list,, but I would also add Investing for growth by terry smith to S tier list, I found it very insightful and easy to read with many great takeaways for a successful investment journey
I love the Intelligent Investor and place it as a solid A tier. The archaic prose makes it borderline impossible to read but once you get used to his style he makes a lot of great points that are still relevant today. Consider his comments regarding governments, inflation, and bonds in chapter 1; he basically maps out the 2020 bond market collapse a century before it happened. Definitely not a beginner’s book and definitely a bitch to read.
hi joseph good review of the books i would highly recommend THE ELEMENTS OF INVESTING by Burton G Malkiel & Charles D Ellis. its now in its 13th edition but ideal for anyone starting out on their investing journey.
You have to read Unshakable by Tony Robbins, he interviewed all the heads of the biggest hedge funds like Ray dalio and compounded their decades of knowledge and experience in the market.
I would like to add a comment about Rich Dad Poor Dad I agree there are many better books out there I highly recommend the book The 48 Laws of Power, relatively Rich Dad Poor Dad I think it is a fundamental foundation of what the difference between a liability and an asset the examples regarding apartments and fees are not good not in every country fees work in the same way nor does buying an apartment bring money in your pocket instantly, on top of that there is maintenance, sometimes repairs, working with tenants and so on, something that is not explained in the book, but excluding these and other flaws, I think the book is a great start for someone who wants to change their financial literacy.
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Have you read the book, When Genius Failed: The Rise and Fall of Long-term Capital Management by Roger Lowenstein.
💯 richest man in Babylon
The richest man in Babylon. A simple book on budgeting. For a beginner investor, it is great.
Before you scroll past, hear me out: Nixorus's forbidden money books. Dive in and prepare for a financial awakening. You'll be glad you did.
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@@midprogramming that bad?
@@Priinsu Yea lol it's a meme, read on Boglehead investing, not a book but a category of investors if you haven't already. Pretty good stuff, if you get far enough and basically have a grasp on passive long term investing then look into fundamental analysis and ETFs for a mid term goal. Short term? No fucking clue I'm lost, TA is a joke (basically palm reading for investing lmao), day trading is just gambling (unless you're an inside trader with news before it hits live feeds I guess?), and swing trading? No idea. Spread bets are illegal in the US which I have no idea how it works but my Aussie friend day trades using spread bets on gold. Supposedly pretty profitable unless he's lying and I don't make him out to be a liar. All the power to ya, GL fren
P.S With Boglehead investing take what they seriously, make sure any high interest debt is paid off (credit cards basically, doesn't matter if there's other debt as long as it's not skyrocket high interest), make sure to have an emergency fund in case ya run into a shit storm in the future (most people without one send themselves into further debt in the long run by using a CC to cover expenses), and max out your Roth IRA yearly (and 401k if you got one), after that then seek mid term goals like ETFs, bond ladders, money markets, etc. the high interest debt is a killer yo, I paid $700 in one year just because of late fees and interest and I only got $800 in credit cards total lol. Fuck any loans or credit lines, I'm not about that.
Rich Dad Poor Dad changed my life. I don’t care about how it has aged or how the author is perceived now. It has been one of the most impactful books i’ve ever read
That book changed my mindset on investing and perspective of money. For sure it’ll always be a S tier for me regardless how nuts the author is nowadays
Same
Agreed. Especially for someone starting in the investing world. It is kind of based in the richest man of Babylon
Same. Put the seed in your minds that there is a life beyond 9to5 or rat race
Same it got me into investing
The Psychology Of Money is probably my favorite easy to understand finance books. Housel's short stories are insightful, easy to digest and relate to. I just started reading Daniel Kahneman's Thinking Fast And Slow. Basically behavioral economics/ finance FTW. If you want a little bit more economics side of it, MIT professor Andrew Lo has Adaptive Markets (he also has an MIT open courseware lecture series that was filmed as the 2008 financial crisis was unfolding).
Another, although not as much investing/ finance applicable, Debt: The First 5,000 Years by anthropologist David Graeber is a very important book for anybody interested in understanding the history of economics.
"The little book of common sense Investing" By John C. Bogle is a great book! I highly recommend it.
THANK YOU! All books written by John C. Bogle
S tier!
My favorite book is 100 to 1 by Phelps - the books preaches finding a great business and never selling, which I think is exactly what Joseph preaches. It shows how dramatic returns can compound by holding a great stock for several decades - similar to Fisher’s book but I like it better and think it’s an easier read. Not sure if you read that one? But it’s definitely great (it can be a little outdated).
and also Chris Mayer
Good list of books and I generally agree with the rankings. Here are a few that I would highly recommend: 100 Baggers, Money Masters of our Time, Sam Walton: Made in America, and Shoe Dog
Surprised you didn’t mention Investing for growth by Terry Smith as you’ve previously recommended it!!!
Also, Shoe Dog is a great read on what it takes to build a strong brand
I am very satisfied with your ranking of The Intelligent investor. I bought it solely because of the reputation it had, along with One Up on Wall St. The former was sort of bland and I honestly couldn’t wait until I finished it. The latter was very, very good and changed how I view investing. I think the B tier ranking you gave the intelligent investor was generous.
Rich dad poor dad was great, but I prefer The Unfair Advantage. Those books truly changed my life.
Robert Kiyosaki now… I can’t stand to watch his clips anymore.
A little surprised you didn't even mention A Random Walk Down Wall Street by Burton Malkiel. I'm in the middle of reading it right now, it definitely seems good so far.
You are reading a great book (take notes).
I would also take a look at all books written by John C Bogle. Then
Stocks for the long run by Jeremy Siegel
• Unconventional Success by David Swensen
That book and Stocks for the long run should both be S tier. They are really good.
Great book! S tier for sure
Surprised you haven’t read Poor Charlie’s Almanac”. The new edition is out as well. Deep look inside the mind of Charlie Munger. Just an amazing book.
one hundred baggers is my favorite investment book
Thanks! I put the S and A tier in my wishlist. Could you do a part 2 if somebody in the comments has good additions?
You have to read When Genius Failed: The Rise and Fall of Long-Term Capital Management. Brilliant book covering one of the craziest financial events that took place in the 90s.
Very true. There seems to be a company or person that blows up every decade. Think Enron, AlliedCapital, Bernie Madoff. A friend gave me David Einhorn’s book Fooling Some of the people, all of the time. Shows how executives cook the books.
Books you should read/review. Thanks Joseph!
1. How I Found Freedom In An Unfree World by Harry Browne
2. The Simple Path To Wealth by J.L. Collins
3. Set For Life by Scott Trench
Poor Charlie’s Almanack is absolutely S tier. It is applicable to investing, business and life in general. There is so much to learn from that book.
I've read about half of these and generally agree with the ranking! Adding a few new ones to my list. Others to consider:
Stocks for the Long Run, Jeremy Siegel (very good - has been updated to 2022)
Damn Right! Behind the Scenes with Berkshire Hathaway Billionaire Charlie Munger, Janet Lowe
Thinking, Fast and Slow, Daniel Kahneman (more about psychology, but highly applicable to investing)
Trillion Dollar Triage, Nick Timiraos
The Dhandho Investor, Mohnish Pabrai
I feel like the letters of warren buffet should be S tier I learned so much about business from them
Irrational Exuberance is a book that people need to read. Especially younger people. You will actually learn. It is not entertainment.
Good stuff. Thanks for the recommendations. The only one I've read is the psychology of money and I thought it was excellent.
wow didn’t expect Range to be mentioned here!
just started reading it
A Simple Path to Wealth by JL Collins is an excellent book for intro to passive investing.
Top tier Book!!
YES. J L Collins book (and blog) is ideal for new investors. And people who don’t want to Nerd-out on investing. In my opinion a majority of women (my wife, daughter and sister included) don’t want to know how investing works. Any more than they know how a car works. They just want to use investing to get the desired results.
Joseph; I AGREE with you on Intelligent Investor. You had the guts to say what you said 😊
An average list but he nailed it with Phil Fisher’s magnum opus. Also, he played his hand by starting with Graham’s book and ranking it low. The latter has all you need. Mr. Market, Margin of Safety and intrinsic value. Mr. Market has all the psychology one needs. Certainly, build on it! I can tell he does not read them but perhaps listens. Too much. All Graham’s books get updated. Also, missing EMT. So, folks pay attention. This guy uses words well but he will not beat IVV over long periods. Lot of work for IVV like returns….the money is made selling the tents and spoons. I like his cadence!
Enjoyable vid, nice work. The Richest Man in Babylon is my personal favorite.
I can see Investing for Growth from Terry Smith on your shelf, that's in my opinion an S tier book.
Good book! But also quite difficult to read (for beginners) and feels dry somitimes. It helps to focus on great companies tho
That one is great. Forgot to list it.
You should read ‘The White Coat Investor’ as kind of an out of the box option. Absolutely love that book and I’m not even in medicine lol
Great list Joseph! I’d put Rule #1 investing on the A list too. Not a bad intro book on the subject and fairly easy to read.
Just a though, you should have signed up for amazon affiliate and placed links to all the books in the video 💰
Totally agree about Intelligent Investor. It’s not very useful at all today in a practical sense. It’s more about the way it gets you thinking about investing and more specifically about how to read accounting statements.
Phil Fisher is the GOAT.
I'm reading Investing for Growth by Terry Smith. Right now, it's a B tier. It's basically a compilation of his writings from 2010-2020. I bought it to get his general insight into investing, but a lot of it is dealing with contemporaneous events in the 2010s that aren't that interesting to me today.
Well, I began with a very different book, called "Rule #1" from Phil Town. He is a fan of Warren Buffett and Charly Munger and teaches a lot of people how to invest in self organized workshops.
Phil himself was a poor guy in the 70s, met a guy from the wall street who teached him how to invest. Until now, he was very successfull and now has about $100Mio AUM. Generally private money from himself and family.
He has 3 books, I would be curious, how you find him, Josefph.
Richest Man In Babylon is a classic
You never forget your 1st investing book lol mine was Millionaire Teacher
Thanks, added a bunch of these to my wish list.
Morgan Housel has solid data that he discusses with wonderfully crafted anecdotes.
The best investing books, fo rme, are those who are psychology centered. Richer Wiser Happier is a fantastic book, for example.
I believe the author is a British journalist that hosts a podcast too. Understanding the psychology of investing (and the market) is definitely a good place to start.
@@Dividendflywheel Yes indeed, it's "We study investors" youtube channel.
Richer wiser Happier and Psychology of money is the best to start for new investors
Market wizards, pit bull and reminiscences of a stock operator were all good books and fun reads.
Please elaborate. Who are the Authors
The life of Jesse Livermore is a cautionary tale to all traders. All these UA-camrs give the impression that making money off the market is a certainty. it's not.
@@fairfeatherfiend 100%. He had huge ups and downs and the rumor is maybe took his own life.
@@Dividendflywheel Sorry. Just saw this. . . Market wizards is by Jack Schwager, Pit bull is Martin Schwartz and Reminiscences is by Edwin Lefevre
I agree with your comment on the fund. Did you read 'The Bond King' by Mary Childs? Bill Gross billionaire fighting with this neighbors is hilarious.
Have to have Ken Fisher books up there. He is tops. Debunkery is a must or the Only 3 Things that Count or Markets Never Forget. Not seeing Ken Fisher books is a sin. Wow. Some great books there though. Ken is just one of the best minds...knows how to think.
Joseph, your thoughtful breakdown of these books was fantastic. It inspired me to reach out because I've been reading a book lately that I think you might find incredibly compelling: "What I Learned About Investing from Darwin."
I've been following your investment insights for a while now, and this book aligns so well with your S-tier values. It applies evolutionary principles to the market, emphasizing strategies like risk avoidance, quality selection, and long-term vision. I know you appreciate fresh perspectives, and this one feels particularly insightful. Hope you get a chance to check it out!
I missed "MONEY Master the Game" by Tony Robbins. Yes, I know, love or hate the author, this huge book (over 700 pages) is very broad on money, investing, giving and happiness, focusing on varies strategies as followed by billionairs and investors, and I really loved it (S tier). Overall, it teaches you a LOT about money, how to see it and what to do with it.
A downside could be that the book is so broad, and describes so many varied investing strategies, that it doesn't tell you which one strategy is "best" (there's no such thing), except he correctly promotes just dollar-cost-averaging into broad market ETFs.
Thinking fast and slow. In my opinion it’s the best book I read this year. It’s about conformation bias.
The Ulysses contract is probably the best investing book I read in 2023 ❤
Just bought it and a couple of chapters in, loving it so far. Cheers.
Wow. Just read a summary. I will add it to my list
what about "Principles" by Ray Dalio ?
This is exactly what I need right now. Thanks!
I would suggest adding "The Richest Man in Babylon" by George Clason.
Reading books on investing is impressive! It's great to see such dedication to financial education. The real key to getting rich is applying what you've learned consistently and making smart, informed decisions. Keep up the great work!!
Reading and learning are crucial first steps, but the true transformation happens when you start applying that knowledge consistently. It's all about making smart, informed decisions and sticking to a solid financial plan. Keep it up, and you'll see great results!
My two favorite books are «one up on wall street» and «psychology of money».
For those interested in learning how advanced economic understanding was early in history, Benedikt Kotruljević, a 15th century economist, renowned in Croatia and worldwide; his seminal book The Art of Trading describes the nature and functioning of entrepreneurship and gives a full account of double-entry bookkeeping, which at present times still has a world-wide application. His books were groundbreaking in the pre-Gutenberg era, he was an economic adviser to the Spanish crown and a diplomat for the Republic of Dubrovnik, which later chose to become part of Croatia.
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I would love to see more of this content either with more books you've read or as you read more 👍
Thanks for this list @JosephCarlsonAfterHours.
I would also add Millionaire Next Door.
Also, I agree with the rankings except 2: Move "The most important thing" and "Same as ever" to A
I recommend The Single Best Investment by Lowell Miller.
HOLY FUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU...24hrs worth of an audiobook??? My goodness lol
Question: How many of these did you listen to versus read? Curious to hear about your opinion on the narration for those you've listened to.
Good question
Thanks for the nice review, Joseph. Added a few of these to my wishlist. Agree on Peter Lynch's books, I loved them too. Have you ever read 'The Millionaire Next Door'? It's one of my favorites.
I agree with you on the intelligent investor. It's for investors with more experience.
Common stocks and uncommon profits is the intelligent investor equivalent for growth stocks. It’s totally different in logic than Benjamin Graham’s book but both are phenomenal.
In what ways is it different in logic? I’ll read them for myself but it would be interesting to get your thoughts on it too
@@jolosarmiento24 intelligent investor is full of maths about how to find value, common stocks do not have nearly any maths. The one book is quantitative the other qualitative. It speaks about how you can find growth stocks that will grow for years to come, these stocks might have high multiples and not look value but they are. Both books are high level and some parts of the common stocks book are irrelevant to ordinary investors, as they speak about reaching the management and doing questions and discussing. Anyway, have a look at it, it's a great book. As I said, it diversfies you from other books that say practically the same with the Intelligent Investor.
There Is an amazing book that I recommend to all my friends and family for years, even when I have business interviews or something related I always come out to speak about it. It’s “Good to Great” from Jim Collins (not phill collins kk) and it’s a very underrated studie that demonstrates the true power of stability and business culture on all companies. It truly demonstrates where the value of strong companies really comes from.
Great book
100 Baggers by Mayer - describes the attributes of 100x companies
The Little Book that Beats the Market by Greenblatt - very, very simple explanation of stock investing. Good for novices.
Where would you rank Terry smith investing for growth?
JC i think you missed The richest man in Babylon by George S. Clason. Its from 1922 and describes the mindset of investing through awesome little stories. Its not s tier but very inspiring.
Simply Path to wealth by J.L. Collins
I loved pitbull by Marty Schwartz and market wizards by jack d schwager
You missed: "A Random Walk Down Wall Street" by Burton Malkiel, "Understanding Options" by Michael Sincere, "Dark Pools" by Scott Patterson, and "Flash Boys" by Michael Lewis.
What about "Margin of Safety" from Seth Klarman? I am currently reading that since you mentioned it in the past
Joseph what is your take on 100 baggers?
Not him, _obviously,_ but I liked it. Maybe A tier, but it's been awhile. Easy to understand and actionable for a wide audience.
Check out “The Hidden Cost of Money” It’s a newer book and I thought it was very interesting. Would love to hear your take on it
Good list! I like "The most importante thing" a lot. For me is solid "S" is in the same level of Lynch´s books
Curious to know what you think of "The Little Book of Common Sense Investing" from John Bogle. One of the only books that I've read/heard of that wasn't in the video
Great book, important to help the uninvested with a simple start; DCA into low cost and diversified ETF's.
Great video! Going to start a book a month goal in the new year. One more thing about Bogle and index investing … I believe that having a core stock (etf or mutual fund) portfolio is a wise move. i.e. SCHD-VOO-QQQM. Couple this with a small percentage of stocks. We keep it between 20-25% individual stocks. It’s worked for our family. Anyone can follow this approach and begin building their retirement/financial freedom nest egg
For a fun read, Michael Lewis, Liars Poker
Rich dad poor dad is definitely A or S tier (even though I agree that author now is a completely different person). Although his message was simple, as a book, it was highly effective in communicating and influencing an entire army of new investors to shift their mindset, especially those that were not of affluent upbringings. He really did feel like my "rich dad" and i can credit my entire mindset shift in my early 20's to start investing early. Also, I'd put Morgan Housel's Same as Ever as A tier. I like that it gives a whole new perspective in thinking about trends that will never change. It's not as flashy of a message as other books, but the principles of the book are just as important, AND it's not the same message that every other book gives you... (margin of safety, PE ratios, business moats, cash flow, steady growth... all of these which are of course great attributes of stocks to buy, but are repeated over and over in every single investing book).
Although I bought Rich Dad Poor Dad when it came out many moons ago…in my opinion Kiyosaki is a complete fraud and a liar.
I would never recommend someone give him one thin dime.
Not exceptional at all
It was a very important book for me. Definitely changed the way I look at things, but I agree the author has jumped off the deep end
how about the books: "investing in Growth" and "The Laws of Success". Which tier you will rate them?
For me best investing books are textbooks in finance and econometrics. Later learn other concepts which are nitche to the type of investment and practice until you understand your model/process of investment.
Intelligent investor was my first read. I actually think it was good as a first read IF you then supplemented with the required context. In fact you might even be better off if you read the chapter summaries written by Jason Zweig.
Reading books has really skyrocket the way I think about investing. Indeed, no one has ever got rich by saving money. In this new year, If you want to become financially free, You need to Invest. I've come to realize that the key to amassing wealth lies in making sound investments.
Hi joseph, what do you think of buying spgi at this price
I'm having a hard time buying anything at today's prices because almost everything was so much cheaper just a few months ago. I'm searching and doing analysis and projections on cash flow to try and determine what's best value in my portfolio (and outside of it) currently.
Thanks a lot for the comment
Oh man, you totally missed out on the holy grail! Poor Charlie's Almanack, Common Sense Investing, stocks for the long run... pure gold
I agree with the S tier books, Im about to read the psychology of money and Ive added richer,wiser,happier to my list,, but I would also add Investing for growth by terry smith to S tier list, I found it very insightful and easy to read with many great takeaways for a successful investment journey
rich dad poor dad should go higher. yes kiyosaki went off the rails but the book is a mind shifter on its own.
I love the Intelligent Investor and place it as a solid A tier. The archaic prose makes it borderline impossible to read but once you get used to his style he makes a lot of great points that are still relevant today. Consider his comments regarding governments, inflation, and bonds in chapter 1; he basically maps out the 2020 bond market collapse a century before it happened. Definitely not a beginner’s book and definitely a bitch to read.
Someday I feel you should release a book!
AGREE
great eposide I would suggest some books about index fund investing advocate like little book common sense investing or random walk down wall street .
I would love to read The Fund. Dalio is a two bit huckster.
I look forward to your videos. Thay are of high-quality content!
hi joseph good review of the books i would highly recommend THE ELEMENTS OF INVESTING by Burton G Malkiel & Charles D Ellis. its now in its 13th edition but ideal for anyone starting out on their investing journey.
More of video about the books please.
Beating The Street and One Up On Wall Street (BTS in particular) should get a lone dedication on an S+ tier
Great videos..I definitely luv a lot of these books you mentioned..
Great list
Thanks for sharing
Great book list. A Teenager’s Guide on how to Invest Like Warren Buffett and Charlie Munger is another great investing book.
I read Psychology of Money last month and would agree it's S-tier.
You have to read Unshakable by Tony Robbins, he interviewed all the heads of the biggest hedge funds like Ray dalio and compounded their decades of knowledge and experience in the market.
You should read "Value Investing: From Graham to Buffett and Beyond"
The richest man in Babylon is one of the best and most underrated out there.
Interesting topics, thx Joseph
I would like to add a comment about Rich Dad Poor Dad I agree there are many better books out there I highly recommend the book The 48 Laws of Power, relatively Rich Dad Poor Dad I think it is a fundamental foundation of what the difference between a liability and an asset the examples regarding apartments and fees are not good not in every country fees work in the same way nor does buying an apartment bring money in your pocket instantly, on top of that there is maintenance, sometimes repairs, working with tenants and so on, something that is not explained in the book, but excluding these and other flaws, I think the book is a great start for someone who wants to change their financial literacy.
Joel Greenblatt - You can be a stock market genius. Definitely a must!