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Title: Rational Investing in Irrational Times: How to Avoid the Costly Mistakes Even Smart People Make Today by Larry E. Swedroe ISBN: 0-312-29130-2 Publisher: Truman Talley Books Pub. Date: 01 June, 2002 Format: Hardcover Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $24.95 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.7 (20 reviews)
Rating: 5
Summary: Good book for the ordinary person
Comment: If you are anything like me, those quarterly statements from your mutual fund company haven't looked too hot lately. Since misery loves company, I began lurking at the various forums on Morningstar's web site. Morningstar has several forums, and there are knowledgable folks on several of them. I was introduced to Larry Swedroe's books on the Vanguard Diehards Forum where several posters had made references to his books. Since they seemed to be rather knowledgable investors, I borrowed Larry's first two books from the library and read them. I learned much about efficient markets, risk, modern portfolio theory, asset allocation, investment plans, and developing a portfolio. Although the first two books were good, Rational Investing in Irrational Times is better for an ordinary bloke like me. It's not as theoretical as the other two and explains the mistakes investors make in simple terms. I really didn't have a proper perspective of risk until I read this book. The book helped me develop an investment plan that is the right one for my risk tolerance and goals. In that respect, it is a good book for those who invest in actively managed funds as well as those who invest in index funds. If you're not sure what I am talking about, you will after you've read the book.
Rating: 5
Summary: Bound to be an investment classic!
Comment: In his latest gem, Rational Investing in Irrational Times, Larry Swedroe discusses the 52 most common mistakes by investors today. Using the most convincing academic research on behavioral finance/investment psychology, along with his expertise on asset allocation and the value premium, Mr. Swedroe guides the investor through the rough waters of today's investment environment.
Investors of all skill levels will benefit from the convincing case Larry Swedroe makes for properly diversifying your portfolio with low turnover, low cost passive investment options through either the use of index funds, ETF's, or other passive investment options. He also makes the most convincing case yet for the value premium, why it has been sustained and consistent, and why it is most likely to continue in the future.
While his two other excellent books, "The Only Guide to a Winning Investment Strategy You'll Ever Need," and "What Wall Street Doesn't Want You to Know" are not required reading for his latest book, they are both highly recommended.
Mr. Swedroe is the most accessible financial advisor on the Internet today, regularly posting on the Vanguard Diehards forum on Morningstar and Indexfunds.com. He is always gracious with his time and is quick to answer any questions posted for him. He is one of the very few advisors, including Richard Ferri and Bill Bernstein who really seem to care about the financial well being of investors.
Save your money spent toward financial publications and newsletters, and "invest it" in this incredible new book from Larry Swedroe.
Rating: 5
Summary: Great book, great advice
Comment: This book contains dozens of descriptions of classic investment blunders that even experienced investors make. I found that this book is not a classic Investment How-to, but rather a list of what to watch out for, how to spot snake-oil, and how to approach investing with a balanced index fund strategy that will beat virtually all professional money managers (especially after taxes and other expenses are considered). Numerous examples, studies, and professionally backed research is used to make hard-hitting points stick and shatter many myths that abound in the financial industry. Combine this book with Larry Swedroe's other works and you have a complete set of facts to make a winning portfolio that will survive and prosper in any market.
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Title: The Four Pillars of Investing : Lessons for Building a Winning Portfolio by William J. Bernstein ISBN: 0071385290 Publisher: McGraw-Hill Companies Pub. Date: 26 April, 2002 List Price(USD): $27.95 |
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Title: The Successful Investor Today: 14 Simple Truths You Must Know When You Invest by Larry Swedroe ISBN: 0312309791 Publisher: Truman Talley Books Pub. Date: 24 September, 2003 List Price(USD): $25.95 |
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Title: What Wall Street Doesn't Want You to Know : How You Can Build Real Wealth Investing in Index Funds by Larry E. Swedroe ISBN: 031227260X Publisher: Truman Talley Books Pub. Date: 01 December, 2000 List Price(USD): $25.95 |
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Title: The Intelligent Asset Allocator: How to Build Your Portfolio to Maximize Returns and Minimize Risk by William J. Bernstein ISBN: 0071362363 Publisher: McGraw-Hill Companies Pub. Date: 22 September, 2000 List Price(USD): $29.95 |
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Title: Protecting Your Wealth in Good Times and Bad by Richard A. Ferri ISBN: 0071408177 Publisher: McGraw-Hill Companies Pub. Date: 18 April, 2003 List Price(USD): $16.95 |
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