The SmartMoney Stock Picker's Bible [Hardcover]

Nellie S. Huang (Author), Peter Finch (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0471152048 | ISBN-13: 978-0471152040 | Publication Date: January 15, 2002 | Edition: 1st

"They say if you give a man a fish, you can feed him for a day. . . Teach him how to fish, and he can eat for a lifetime. In The SmartMoney Stock Picker's Bible, Peter Finch teaches people how to invest rather than to simply pick out a few hot stocks. His insights on the investing process will teach people how to make money for a lifetime!"-Ron Insana, Coanchor, CNBC's Business Center

"Forget the gurus, pundits, and the latest 'hot' mutual fund manager. This book is what you need to make money in the stock market, whether you're a novice or experienced investor. It distills the essence of what makes SmartMoney a great magazine and empowers readers to make their own intelligent, profitable decisions. I know from experience that investors can do better than the market averages, and this book is the place to begin."-James B. Stewart, market columnist and bestselling author of Den of Thieves

"One of the only guides for the investor who wants to make money without running undue risks. The stress on long-term values makes it a bible for the hungry but prudent-minded future mogul. The plain-spoken prose makes it a primer for everyone else. In fact, the glossary alone should earn this book a place on every investor's shelf."-Roger Lowenstein, bestselling author of Buffett: The Making of an American Capitalist and When Genius Failed: The Rise and Fall of Long-Term Capital Management

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Today, it?s cheaper and easier than ever for individual investors to manage their own portfolios. The difficult part is trying to pinpoint investments?particularly individual stocks that offer the prospect of superior returns?that will allow you to consistently build wealth over the long haul. Drawing on a decade?s worth of financial knowledge and experience, The SmartMoney Stock Picker?s Bible introduces a disciplined, proven stock-picking strategy that will help you locate, research, and purchase the best stocks in any market.

Through an emphasis on understanding the stock market and learning how to get the most out of it, The SmartMoney Stock Picker?s Bible offers critical stock-picking advice that you need to succeed. This comprehensive guide explores SmartMoney?s signature "stock screens" and shows you how to screen for stocks through various Web sites, using ratios such as price-to-earnings, price-to-sales, and price-to-book value.

The SmartMoney Stock Picker?s Bible also covers one of the most crucial tasks of stock picking?fundamental analysis. You?ll learn how to thoroughly research a company and its stock by looking at things like management, annual reports, and analysts? predictions. After you have gathered all the appropriate information, The SmartMoney Stock Picker?s Bible shows you how to decide whether to buy a stock by asking nine essential questions.

Not only does The SmartMoney Stock Picker?s Bible contain valuable information on stocks, this informative guide also discusses mutual funds and bonds. You?ll learn how to create a balanced portfolio of mixed assets through the "SmartMoney One" asset allocation program. After completing its exclusive asset allocation worksheet, you will be able to spread your assets around in a way that suits your specific needs and goals.

The SmartMoney Stock Picker?s Bible combines useful tools for analyzing market statistics with practical advice on finding and interpreting information on companies and stocks. Proven stock-picking techniques, along with profiles of a handful of the most extraordinary money managers today?Warren Buffett, Bill Miller, and Kevin Landis, to name a few?will give you the confidence to start investing like a professional and produce the kind of returns you expect from your money.

From the Back Cover

"They say if you give a man a fish, you can feed him for a day. . . Teach him how to fish, and he can eat for a lifetime. In The SmartMoney Stock Picker’s Bible, Peter Finch teaches people how to invest rather than to simply pick out a few hot stocks. His insights on the investing process will teach people how to make money for a lifetime!"–Ron Insana, Coanchor, CNBC’s Business Center

"Forget the gurus, pundits, and the latest ‘hot’ mutual fund manager. This book is what you need to make money in the stock market, whether you’re a novice or experienced investor. It distills the essence of what makes SmartMoney a great magazine and empowers readers to make their own intelligent, profitable decisions. I know from experience that investors can do better than the market averages, and this book is the place to begin."–James B. Stewart, market columnist and bestselling author of Den of Thieves

"One of the only guides for the investor who wants to make money without running undue risks. The stress on long-term values makes it a bible for the hungry but prudent-minded future mogul. The plain-spoken prose makes it a primer for everyone else. In fact, the glossary alone should earn this book a place on every investor’s shelf."–Roger Lowenstein, bestselling author of Buffett: The Making of an American Capitalist and When Genius Failed: The Rise and Fall of Long-Term Capital Management

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 290 pages
• Publisher: Wiley; 1st edition (January 15, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0471152048
• ISBN-13: 978-0471152040
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6.1 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,932,908 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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22 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Recommended Resource, February 6, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: The SmartMoney Stock Picker's Bible (Hardcover)

The magazine's so great and accessible, I was thrilled to find out that SmartMoney has a book out on selecting stocks. It's apparent no one knows what's going on these days, after 9/11 and Enron. For me, the best part about this book explains their recommended combination of ratios to gauge a company's value. It's tips like that one that give me a little more confidence in terms of what to invest in. All around solid advice.

25 of 29 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars First rate guide to the stock market, February 7, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: The SmartMoney Stock Picker's Bible (Hardcover)

Smart Money writers know how to do their homework. They explain why even the most appealing stocks may not be right for your portfolio. This book explains--in understandable terms--how you can follow the stock market and buy the stocks that work for you, not every other investor. This is a concise and understandable investing book.

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Stock Picker's Bible - neither a good pick or a bible, April 30, 2002

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This review is from: The SmartMoney Stock Picker's Bible (Hardcover)

I was disappointed as to how little information was in this book. Additionally, several pages of the were printed out of sequence. I had the feeling this thing was thrown together. Some 64 of the book's 280 pages is a glossary. Don't waste your money. Shame on you Nellie and Peter.