Be Smart, Act Fast, Get Rich: Your Game Plan for Getting It Right in the Stock Market [Hardcover]

Charles V. Payne (Author)

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Publication Date: May 4, 2007

Praise for Be Smart, Act Fast, Get Rich

"Charles Payne's book is blunt, provocative, and right on the money. This book is a lot like Charles himself: insightful and to the point. If you have time to read only one book on how to make money . . . this is the book."
--Dr. Bob Froehlich, Chairman, Investor Strategy Committee Deutsche Asset Management, and Vice Chairman, DWS Scudder

"Be Smart, Act Fast, Get Rich is a book for all investors from first-time stock buyers to seasoned investors. 'Be Smart' suggests you understand the fundamentals of the company you are purchasing. 'Act Fast' suggests that action must be taken if you are going to increase your wealth in the stock market. All too often we find interesting ideas to invest in but never have the confidence to act, only to watch the stock's price rise while others reap the benefits. This book is an easy read, and a must-read for all investors."
--Tom Dorsey, President, Dorsey Wright & Associates and author, Point & Figure Charting

"You should buy this book just for the super job Charles does in explaining everything you need to know about charts, graphs, and the other 'voodoo' of technical analysis that he makes so simple to understand. Charles really gives you a street fighter's education in the markets . . . I wish his book was around twenty-five years ago . . . it would have saved me millions in market mistakes I've made."
--Tobin Smith, founder and Chairman, ChangeWave Research

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From the Inside Flap

In today's markets, there are literally thousands of stocks available to trade or invest in, and every day some of those stocks make big moves. While the reasons behind the moves may vary, the ability to position yourself for those moves can consistently enhance the profitability of your portfolio.

Nobody knows this better than author and independent Wall Street analyst Charles Payne. He understands what it takes to make it in today's financial markets, and in Be Smart, Act Fast, Get Rich, he'll show you how to actively invest in stocks using strategies that eliminate emotions and incorporate fundamental analysis and charting to avoid the mistakes of the crowd.

Written in a straightforward and accessible style, Be Smart, Act Fast, Get Rich demystifies the stock market in a way that will allow you to make the most informed investment decisions possible. It will not only show you how to pick stocks that are poised for big moves, but it will also help you gain a better understanding of what the overall market is doing.

Divided into three comprehensive parts, this one-of-a-kind guide will:

• Explain how to use fundamental analysis along with technical analysis to discover undervalued stocks

• Provide you with the knowledge and tools needed to stop emotionally sabotaging your stock market investing efforts

• Show you how to assemble portfolios that are positioned to outperform the market and make you rich

• Teach you how to be an investor who owns stocks for the kind of gains that buy real comfort and peace of mind—rather than a trader who simply flips stocks for pennies

You won't get rich simply by putting money into a 401(k) or a bunch of mutual funds. But you will have a chance to achieve success if you take advantage of the opportunities offered by one of the best moneymaking machines in the world—the stock market. Filled with in-depth insights and practical advice, Be Smart, Act Fast, Get Rich weaves stories of Charles Payne's own growth and development as a top Wall Street analyst with stories of investors who exemplify the do's and don'ts of investing—providing you with a proven way to maximize profits and minimize losses in today's dynamic stock market.

From the Back Cover

Praise for Be Smart, Act Fast, Get Rich

"Charles Payne's book is blunt, provocative, and right on the money. This book is a lot like Charles himself: insightful and to the point. If you have time to read only one book on how to make money . . . this is the book."
—Dr. Bob Froehlich, Chairman, Investor Strategy Committee Deutsche Asset Management, and Vice Chairman, DWS Scudder

"Be Smart, Act Fast, Get Rich is a book for all investors from first-time stock buyers to seasoned investors. 'Be Smart' suggests you understand the fundamentals of the company you are purchasing. 'Act Fast' suggests that action must be taken if you are going to increase your wealth in the stock market. All too often we find interesting ideas to invest in but never have the confidence to act, only to watch the stock's price rise while others reap the benefits. This book is an easy read, and a must-read for all investors."
—Tom Dorsey, President, Dorsey Wright & Associates and author, Point & Figure Charting

"You should buy this book just for the super job Charles does in explaining everything you need to know about charts, graphs, and the other 'voodoo' of technical analysis that he makes so simple to understand. Charles really gives you a street fighter's education in the markets . . . I wish his book was around twenty-five years ago . . . it would have saved me millions in market mistakes I've made."
—Tobin Smith, founder and Chairman, ChangeWave Research

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 332 pages
• Publisher: Wiley; 1 edition (May 4, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0470075015
• ISBN-13: 978-0470075012
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.3 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #295,238 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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17 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars ACT SMART INVEST SMART, June 4, 2007

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W. Slaven (Clearwater FL USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Be Smart, Act Fast, Get Rich: Your Game Plan for Getting It Right in the Stock Market (Hardcover)

This book can teach the individual how to fish. Charles does not just feed the masses like the current guru with the usual "go long, go short, buy this call or this put of Xyz Company". It is obvious that Mr. Payne had big dreams and followed those dreams from a youthful age. What is uncommon is that he has not forgotten where he came from. The book shows that he wants everyone to be able to capitalize on the American dream and has provided the road map.
If you are responsible for your own retirement and following the latest guru you recognize that you have to do something. If you are a new investor you also have decided that you have to do something different then survive on your 401(k) or 403(b).
Charles Payne's just does not tell you how to do it. He has the experience and background of doing it. He walks you through the details. He has put his own money and name on the line to help everyday people get into enjoying his or her own dreams by using the American capitalist system.
Whether you are looking to go it alone or need advanced knowledge to take care of your own investment strategies this is the book for you. .

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Stock Market Analysis, May 27, 2007

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Joseph S. Maresca "Dr. Joseph S. Maresca CPA,... (Bronxville, New York USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Be Smart, Act Fast, Get Rich: Your Game Plan for Getting It Right in the Stock Market (Hardcover)

This book covers some little known rule structures which would be helpful
to novice and intermediate-level investors. For instance, net income is
a function of pricing, volume changes, currency changes and acquired sales.
In addition, it is critical to do the fundamental analysis and study
important financial releases by the company. Management's mission is to
grow the top line, expand profit margins and monitor absolute trends.
The analysis of moving averages provides an important road map.

Key ticker tape components are price movements, changes in volume and
options activity. Government internet reporting services can be important
predictors about trends. i.e. bea.gov for government statistics and
bls.gov for payroll data.

The most important investment rule is to do the fundamental investment
analysis prior to pluncking down large sums of money. Sometimes,
unwary investors pick up market tips and act upon them without doing
their homework on individual stocks. If this is you, stop what you're
doing and read this book or get into a high quality mutual fund with
at least 5 years or more of double digit growth in the market.
This book is a goldmine for someone unaware as to the vagaries of the
stock market. Another good source of information is SEC filings because
these documents provide much comparative industrial data and trends
not always contained in the financial statements.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Be Smart and Act Fast....,buy this book!, May 26, 2007

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Y. Ramos "Yaz" (New York) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Be Smart, Act Fast, Get Rich: Your Game Plan for Getting It Right in the Stock Market (Hardcover)

I found Charles to be thoughtful and incredibly knowledgeable. I believe his book is a must have. My significant other and I have wanted to invest for quite some time but we didn't know where to start. Charles's ability to demystify the market was brilliant - we finally got it!

"Be Smart, Act Fast, Get Rich" is not a one time read. It's a guide book! Read it over and over....

Charles is speaking to the masses in his book - we are in the market whether we realize it or not. It's time that WE, the 9-5'ers, the stay at home mom's, the blue collar workers take an interest in our economy. Don't miss out!