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Pioneering Portfolio Management: An Unconventional Approach to Institutional InvestmentPioneering Portfolio Management: An Unconventional Approach to Institutional Investment by David F. Swensen
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A disciplined approach to portfolio construction and rebalancing, from someone who knows a thing or two on institutional investing: a bit too dry? try to make money reading Mark Twain instead!
Stocks for the Long RunStocks for the Long Run by Jeremy J. Siegel
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Excellent to keep in mind what "long" in "long term investing" stands for.
Inside the House of Money: Top Hedge Fund Traders on Profiting in the Global MarketsInside the House of Money: Top Hedge Fund Traders on Profiting in the Global Markets by Steven Drobny
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The best (the only?) book on macro investing.
The Aggressive Conservative Investor (Wiley Investment Classics)The Aggressive Conservative Investor (Wiley Investment Classics) by Martin J. Whitman
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Another dean of value investing explains his approach: there's more than Buffett in Graham-and-Doddsville.
Market-Neutral Investing: Long/Short Hedge Fund StrategiesMarket-Neutral Investing: Long/Short Hedge Fund Strategies by Joseph G. Nicholas
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An overview of the largest family of strategies in equities investing.
Market Neutral Investing: Build Consistent Low-Risk Profits by Creating Your Own Hedged PortfolioMarket Neutral Investing: Build Consistent Low-Risk Profits by Creating Your Own Hedged Portfolio by Eric Stokes
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Another take on the matter, but beware: we're only scraping the surface here!
An Arbitrage Guide to Financial Markets (The Wiley Finance Series)An Arbitrage Guide to Financial Markets (The Wiley Finance Series) by Robert Dubil
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The ratio behind arbitrage strategies: no trading tips inside!
The Complete Arbitrage DeskbookThe Complete Arbitrage Deskbook by Stephane Reverre
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Good introduction to arbitrage strategies (the dream of riskless profits).
The Handbook of Pairs Trading : Strategies Using Equities, Options, & FuturesThe Handbook of Pairs Trading : Strategies Using Equities, Options, & Futures by Douglas S. Ehrman
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Good reference book for this basic arbitrage strategy.
Bond and Money Markets: Strategy, Trading, AnalysisBond and Money Markets: Strategy, Trading, Analysis by Moorad Choudhry
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As every good Christian keeps a bible beside his bed, every FI pro should keep this book by his desk: buy it!
Commodities Rising: The Reality Behind the Hype and How To Really Profit in the Commodities MarketCommodities Rising: The Reality Behind the Hype and How To Really Profit in the Commodities Market by Jeffrey M. Christian
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Before rushing out to buy gold bullions or barrels of crude you'd better cool off and read this.
A Complete Guide to the Futures Markets: Fundamental Analysis, Technical Analysis, Trading, Spreads, and OptionsA Complete Guide to the Futures Markets: Fundamental Analysis, Technical Analysis, Trading, Spreads, and Options by Jack D. Schwager
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After 22 years no one has dared to write a more comprehensive book on the subject: you'll find everything you can think of and a bit more.
Option Volatility & Pricing: Advanced Trading Strategies and TechniquesOption Volatility & Pricing: Advanced Trading Strategies and Techniques by Sheldon Natenberg
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If you've ever traded options good chances are you have a copy of it on your shelf.
Real Estate Investment Trusts: Structure, Performance, and Investment Opportunities (Financial Management Association Survey and Synthesis Series)Real Estate Investment Trusts: Structure, Performance, and Investment Opportunities (Financial Management Association Survey and Synthesis Series) by Su Han Chan
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The closest thing to the "real" real estate you can put your hands on.
Venture Capital Investing: The Complete Handbook for Investing in Private Businesses for Outstanding ProfitsVenture Capital Investing: The Complete Handbook for Investing in Private Businesses for Outstanding Profits by David Gladstone
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There's more than one way to skin a cat.
Exposed to the J Curve: Understanding and Managing Private Equity Fund InvestmentsExposed to the J Curve: Understanding and Managing Private Equity Fund Investments by Ulrich Grabenwarter
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Because, deep in our heart, there's always a little entrepreneur waiting for its 15 minutes of fame.
Foreign Exchange: A Practical Guide to the FX Markets (Wiley Finance)Foreign Exchange: A Practical Guide to the FX Markets (Wiley Finance) by Tim Weithers
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A glance to the world largest marketplace.
Risk Management and Financial InstitutionsRisk Management and Financial Institutions by JOHN C HULL
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Because you don't want your worst trade to become your last.
Principles of Finance with Excel: Includes CDPrinciples of Finance with Excel: Includes CD by Simon Benninga
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You'll have to know it inside out, like it or not.
Advanced modelling in finance using Excel and VBAAdvanced modelling in finance using Excel and VBA by Mary Jackson
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More of the above.