The Global-Investor Book of Investing Rules [Paperback]

Philip Jenks (Author), Stephen Eckett (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 2002

For the first time, the tactics, strategies and insights relied on by 150 of the world's most respected financial experts are revealed in a concise, digestible form. Learn how you really make money in the markets from: - fund managers of billion-pound equity funds- traders in the options and futures markets- industry-rated analysts- economists from top business schools- writers on leading financial newspapersEach provides focused and practical rules on how to succeed in the market. Often counter-intuitive, their rules tell you exactly what to do and what not to do. No padding; just a rock-hard list of do's and don'ts.The contributors to this book are the elite of investing. They consistently beat the market because they know which shares to buy, at what price, and when. And, just as importantly, they know when to sell.Never before has so much quality advice been packed into a single book. If you want to increase your wealth through investing, this is an unmissable opportunity to acquire knowledge and skills from the best in the world.

Editorial Reviews

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'This is not a work designed to be read through, but should be used as a reference work, to be dipped into when appropriate. At 24.99 for around 500 pages, it offers terrific value when compared with the extortionate cost of much investment advice offered by so-called financial professionals. The Global-Investor Book of Investing Rules will almsot certainly prove to be the most useful financial book published all year.' Luke Johnson, The Sunday Telegraph 'Investing Rules is compiled by Philip Jenks and Stephen Eckett of the Global Investor bookshop. They must have asked every author on their shelves - and a few others besides - to write down 10 useful rules for investors. About 150 responded. The outcome is a fascinating patchwork quilt with every strand of the subject briefly represented.' Alistair Blair, Investors Chronicle 'There is actually so much in The Book of Investing Rules that it is like a condensed library of the best financial publications. While many 'how to invest' books are a good one-off read this one goes a lot further: serious investors will mark and linger over key passages; re-read important sections many times over; and reference favourite contributions as a touchstone for developing and refining their own investment approaches. A real treasure chest of insights and ideas that we think readers of Techinvest will find both enjoyable and useful.' Conor McCarthy, Techinvest READER REVIEWS 1. 'A fantastic book which all investors should read. Instead of trying to tell you the right way to invest, the book just asks each of the worlds top investors for their 10 top rules. What you end up with is the reaslisation that there are many ways to skin a cat - the trick is deciding which way is best suited for you. For many investors, reading this book will be a humbling experience - The reasons for every investment mistake you ever made will be set out....and more importantly advice on how to avoid them in the future. An invaluable read which should be made compulsory for online investors! ' 2. 'The Book of Investing Rules is a fascinating summary of the tactics, strategies & insights relied upon by well known investors, fund managers, analysts and commentators. Each contributor provides focused & practical 'rules' on a particular theme within their area of expertise. Areas covered inc biotech, tech's, recovery stocks, surviving bear mkts, growth stocks, spotting acquisition targets, common mistakes etc. The reasoning behind the rules is carefully explained, allowing both the novice & experienced investor to benefit. This book is impressive not only for the depth & range of knowledge of the contributors, but also for the thoughtfulness & sincerity with which their advice is given. Having been written during the throes of a major bear market, there is a sense that greater thought has been given to their respective investment methods. This has resulted in a more realistic book, than would have occurred at the top of a bull mkt. To summarise this book is like a condensed collection of many of the best financial publications. It makes a good reference book, not just a one of read, many investors will reread key parts again & again. I recommend it for your desktop, not your bookcase! '

From the Back Cover

The world's leading investors share today's best tactics, strategies, and investment rules!

Simply put, this book is a gold mine: an unprecedented, up-to-the-minute portfolio of investment advice from 150 of the world's leading fund managers, traders, analysts, economists, and investment experts. Every expert has distilled his or her advice down to its very essence, presenting specific "dos and don'ts," techniques, and ideas you can use right now. No matter how you invest-or how much-you'll discover powerful strategies to increase returns, control risks, anticipate what's coming next... and profit from it.

Just a few of the world-renowned investment experts who share their wisdom in this book...

• Nick Antill on valuation
• Martin Barnes on liquidity
• Gary Belsky on behavioral finance
• Bruce Berman on patents
• William Bernstein on asset allocation
• John C. Bogle on common-sense investing
• David Braun on M&As
• Thom Calandra on debt
• Donald Cassidy on stock selling
• Moorad Choudhry on bonds
• Laurence Copeland on currencies
• Richard Cragg on demographic investment
• Lawrence Cunningham on Warren Buffett
• Anthony Cross on intellectual capital
• Joe DiNapoli on trading
• "Dr. Doom" Marc Faber on contrarianism
• Herb Greenberg on avoiding problem stocks
• John Hathaway on gold
• Brian Kettell on Fed watching
• George Kleinman on commodities
• Burton Malkiel on risk and reward
• Jim Oberweis on high-growth companies
• George Putnam III on turnarounds
• Jay Ritter on IPOs
• John Rothchild on severe bear markets
• Charles Schwab on long-term investing
• Gary Shilling on deflationary investing
• Howard L. Simons on market interrelationships
• Andrew Tobias on personal finance
• Neal Weintraub on trading
• Ed Yardeni on global economic trends

Plus...

* Sector investing: what's in, what's out, what's next Leading sector analysts on automotive, chemicals, luxury goods, transport, banking, therapeutics, energy, tobacco, and other key industries * Regional investing: beyond U.S. equities Ajay Kapur on Asian equities, Paul Temperton on Euroland, Ralph Wanger on the new rationale for global investment, and more And over 100 more experts!

• Up-to-the-minute investment insights from the world's top fund managers, traders, analysts, and economists
• Covers every aspect of global investing: strategy, equity selection, regions, industries, and more
• Presents powerful techniques for limiting risk and coping with challenging economic environments
• Includes "Top 10 Investment Dos & Don'ts" from every expert!

In this book, more than 150 of the world's most respected investors reveal the key tactics, strategies, and insights they rely upon today to maximize their results and minimize their risks. Each distills their approach into a concise list of insights, rules, and "dos & don'ts" that any investor can understand-and act upon.

The experts quoted in this book address virtually every aspect of global investment. You'll find powerful insights on international markets and capital flows, company valuation, liquidity issues, trading systems, behavioral finance, asset allocation, options, timing, M&As, short-selling, bonds, currency investment, regional and sector-based investment, stock selection, avoiding problem stocks, profiting from buybacks, evaluating broker recommendations, profiting from bear markets and deflationary environments, value investing, contrarian strategies, and much more.

From Martin Barnes on general investment principles to Moorad Choudhry on investing in bonds, Burton Malkiel on the essential truths of risk and reward, and Andrew Tobias on personal finance, this is an extraordinary single source for outstanding investment advice. It will be the most profitable book you buy this year!

"Earlier this year, investment bookshop Global-Investor approached 150 of the world's most respected financial experts and asked them each to provide ten 'rules' for stock market success. Global-Investor subsequently published their responses in the book Investing Rules. No matter what stock market strategy you favor, you're bound to find the rules that suit your investing aims."—The Motley Fool

"...serious investors will mark and linger over key passages; re-read important sections many times over; and reference favorite contributions as a touchstone for developing and refining their own investment approaches." —Techinvest

--This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 502 pages
• Publisher: Harriman House (August 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1897597215
• ISBN-13: 978-1897597217
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.4 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,804,456 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Reading!, March 6, 2006

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Michael F. McPartlan (Buffalo, NY USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Global-Investor Book of Investing Rules: Invaluable Advice from 150 Master Investors (Hardcover)

"The Global-Investor Book of Investing Rules" is like going to a cocktail party with 150 prominent investment authors and analysts and pumping them for information. We get to hear from Bob Prechter, Marc Faber (a/k/a "Dr. Doom"), Paul Wilmott, and many others. The multiplicity of approaches is excellent: some of the subjects are stock investors, others concentrate on commodities; some use technical analysis, others are fundamentalists. Dr. Faber's one point of advice is one of the best that I have ever read in a financial book: he suggests that consumption of wealth is always an option--buy a good book, go out to dinner with family and friends. It is a shame that such a wonderful book is already out of print, but luckily you can buy a used copy very cheap. It's a bargain!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Breadth is its strength, February 9, 2008

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Mokwit "tradingforaliving" (Thailand) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Global-Investor Book of Investing Rules: Invaluable Advice from 150 Master Investors (Hardcover)

A very good wide ranging spread of differnt views and different markets.

What is particularly valuable is the Analysts describing the drivers and dynamics of their sectors. I would suggest a book comprising analysts giving this kind of outline for each sector and industry would be a very valuable resurce [note, not the outlook for nect year, but the dynamics and drivers].