Christmas Gifts: Investing Books
It’s probably too late to get gifts for someone else, but you can make a Christmas promise to yourself that you will get the gift of knowledge for you. There are some great investing books out there that can help you learn more about investing. One of the best gifts you can give is knowledge, so consider some of these books on investing this holiday season.
- The Intelligent Investor, by Benjamin Graham. Even though it was originally written in 1934, it is still the book on value investing.
- The Essays of Warren Buffett. ‘Nuff said.
- The Interpretation of Financial Statements, by Benjamin Graham and Spencer B. Meredith. Understanding company financial statements is important. Learn how.
- 9 Steps to Financial Freedom, by Suze Orman. You can step your way to financial freedom.
- Financial Shenanigans: How to Detect Accounting Gimmicks and Fraud, by Howard Schilit. A great read. And something that might have been useful to many prior to the financial meltdown.
- It’s When You Sell That Counts, by Donald Cassidy. Sure, it’s nice to know when to buy. But it’s even better to know when to sell.
- Why Smart People Make Big Money Mistakes And How To Correct Them: Lessons From The New Science of Behavioral Economics, by Gary Belsky and Thomas Gilovich. A fascinating read about why we do dumb things — even though we may be smart.
- The Super Analysts, by Andrew Leeming. Learn about being a better analyst.
These books can give you a good foundation to gain experience in the field of investing. Christmas is a time to reflect and consider improvements. These books can help you get ready for a new year of better investing.
Merry Christmas from the Banks.com Investing Blog!
Disclaimer: I am not an investment professional. Nothing in this piece or on this Web site should be construed as investment advice. Before making investment decisions, do your own research and/or consult with an investment professional. All investment comes with the risk of loss. You are responsible for your own investment decisions and any loss that may result from your decisions.
