We thought it would be a good idea to compile a list of books / documentaries that have influenced our investment style or helped provide insight into the investment process.
Whilst not an exhaustive list, we will recommend one book a week to read, for a year. This list should provide a good starting point for any interested investor.
I would title this book “A Review of the Markets” – it is a useful read about the different investment instruments available, with Carret’s valuable opinion on the risks and opportunities they can offer, and some insights into the stock markets during the 1920s. There...
As an investor and as a father, I like the idea that happiness is a skill – the theme of this book. The author explains the enjoyment we feel from “flow experiences”, those activities that require all of our skill and focus. It is a reminder that the effort put into...
In terms of finance and investing Philip Fisher’s reputation precedes him. This book was originally published in the late 50’s but remains a must-read for every investor – it’s worth noting the book has been brought up to date since it was first published. You could...
George Soros doesn’t need an introduction. This book offers a unique insight into how someone like Soros sees the world and, perhaps more interestingly, how he wants the world to be. The high-level concepts conveyed are very valuable for anyone interested in capital...
Barton Biggs is credited with predicting the .com bubble. In this book, he offers a glimpse at what happens behind closed doors in a funds management business – in particular hedge funds. Biggs is, without a doubt, a talented and engaging writer. Whilst not a ‘How to...
This book, although over 500 pages long should be compulsory reading for anyone interested in trading or investing money professionally or for themselves personally. It was first published in 1986 and is considered by many in the market to be the “Bible” of technical...
People who study finance at university learn about the efficient market hypothesis, which concludes that all stocks are correctly priced, and therefore investors cannot consistently outperform the market. This hypothesis is based on the assumption that all investors...
Starting out his investment career as a chess playing economist, Richard Farleigh initially believed that investment and trading seemed to be just gambling. Overtime he came to believe that market prices are in fact predictable and developed a repeatable investment...
Peter Lynch ran the Magellan mutual fund for 13 years in the late 70s and through the 80s. The fund’s performance during this time was astounding, earning him a stellar reputation in the industry. Lynch encourages the reader to seek out ‘ten baggers’ and offers...
Van K. Tharp is a consultant who specializes in coaching traders and investors (this author also has a few Finance best-sellers under his belt). The author covers several seemingly simple trading concepts and ideas. The depth of these concepts is made clear as you...