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Essential books on becoming a consistent/low risk investor
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The Intelligent Investor: The Definitive Book on Value Investing. A Book of Practical Counsel (Revised Edition)The Intelligent Investor: The Definitive Book on Value Investing. A Book of Practical Counsel (Revised Edition) by Benjamin Graham
Buy new: $14.95 / Used from: $6.99
The bible
Security Analysis: The Classic 1951 EditionSecurity Analysis: The Classic 1951 Edition by Benjamin Graham
Buy new: $42.36 / Used from: $31.78
The bible, expanded edition.
Margin of Safety: Risk-Averse Value Investing Strategies for the Thoughtful InvestorMargin of Safety: Risk-Averse Value Investing Strategies for the Thoughtful Investor by Seth A. Klarman
Buy used from: $825.00
Excellent hard to find book (I am lucky to own a copy). I wish i knew about this book when it first came out.
You Can Be a Stock Market Genius: Uncover the Secret Hiding Places of Stock Market ProfitsYou Can Be a Stock Market Genius: Uncover the Secret Hiding Places of Stock Market Profits by Joel Greenblatt
Buy new: $10.80 / Used from: $5.50
Another excellent book on special situations investing. Some great areas for a small investor like me
The Essays of Warren Buffett : Lessons for Corporate AmericaThe Essays of Warren Buffett : Lessons for Corporate America by Warren E. Buffett
Buy used from: $10.00
Nicely organized. One could also go to Berkshires website to read his letter to investors.
Poor Charlie's Almanack: The Wit and Wisdom of Charles T MungerPoor Charlie's Almanack: The Wit and Wisdom of Charles T Munger by Peter D. Kaufman
Buy used from: $55.00
An excellent book. A book that;ll give the mind a workout. I am still trying to internalize the knowledge from the book. Plus the proceeds from the book go to a great cause.
Seeking Wisdom : From Darwin to Munger - 3rd editionSeeking Wisdom : From Darwin to Munger - 3rd edition by Peter Bevelin
Buy used from: $42.80
Excellent book on the topic of multidisciplinary approach to the markets. Again, still have to internalize this book into my thinking.
Value Investing: From Graham to Buffett and Beyond (Wiley Finance)Value Investing: From Graham to Buffett and Beyond (Wiley Finance) by Bruce C. N. Greenwald
Buy new: $12.97 / Used from: $9.39
Another nice introduction to value investing. There are some nice profiles of other investors in the book as well.
Value Investing: A Balanced Approach (Frontiers in Finance Series)Value Investing: A Balanced Approach (Frontiers in Finance Series) by Martin J. Whitman
Buy new: $23.07 / Used from: $17.99
A book by a legend of wall street (manages third avenue funds). Whitman invests all across the capital structure. He gives special focus on NAV and the balance.