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I love Richard Ferri's books. This is one of them.
If you are clueless about financial investment and want to get started on it, then read this book. Also recommended are All about Index Funds, Serious Money, and The ETF Book. Unlike books that promote sales pitch and sell garbages like (IBD: Investor's Business Daily or even Wall Street Journal) Ferri provides sound studies done on investment strategies, sound strategies, expectation and mindset.

However it does not cover all the story. You still need to understand our debt-based economic structure and fractional banking monetary system to avoid heavy losses during severe recession or depression. I recommend The Creature from Jekyll Island: A Second Look at the Federal Reserve and Crash Proof: How to Profit From the Coming Economic Collapse (Lynn Sonberg Books) for that.

I have been doing a self-study on investing topics this year and previously read several books on indexing by Jack Bogle [my hero, and an erudite writer], and Morningstar's Christine Benz [Clear and concise], but I think this is my favorite. Ferri is laser sharp in explaining investing concepts, and reads like you are learning one-on-one from an excellent business school professor. I bought this book because I had already read his also excellent book on asset allocation. This would be a perfect book if it was better edited. The text and content is fine but there are typos, repeated words, etc. Ferri's work deserves better, but I still very highly recommend the book.

This book does a good job of explaning the concept and history of index funds as well as the emerging presence of EFT's

I liked John Bogle's 1994 book on mutual funds better, but his book touched on facets Mr. Bogle's book did not. Of course that book was copyright 1994 IIRC.

I learned about indexing and the various indicies they emulate as well as the advantages and pitfalls of EFT's

A worth while read.

Members of AAII [...] have access to the 2007 EFT review which is excellent at analyzing the catagories and expenses of the various EFT's.

I have taken advantage of the latest market volatility to confirm my long-term financial strategy. I ordered several books from Amazon on asset allocation and using low-cost index funds or ETFs for investment.

Rick Ferri's books (I also ordered his new ETF book) are well-researched, complete guides to sensible, long-term investing. He avoids the fads, and provides information in clear, understandable terms without all of the emotional "hype" present in many books about the capital markets.

In my opinion, Mr. Ferri's prior books (and the articles he has published in journals for financial professionals) have made me a better investor.

I highly recommend All About Index Funds.

I'm a total noob to the market and investing but this book explained so much. I think its a must read for anyone looking into investing for their future and have no idea where to start.

If you are an owner of stocks and buy and hold, you realize that the market changes and your stocks gain and lose value on a whim. This book will show you a way to make extra money and possibly cut your losses by writing covered calls. It's a good basic book to get you started.

Good product, good buying experience. Great service and on time delivery. Will buy again from this vendor.

This book delivers, I did not know about options prior reading, the simple and yet comprehensive presentation allows to develop a good grasp of how to use options on a conservative and solid fashion.
What he advocates (protection and enhancement) of a portfolio is well presented and plan to use his advice.
More likely will now seek more information and knowledge with more elaborated books (not sure is really needed) but the basics are here.
thank you Wolfinger

The book is unquestionably the best book on writing covered calls available. The writer is efficient without bias and without the use of puffery to make a point.

I wasn't sure what to expect from this book but it was recommended to me by a friend so I ordered it. When I got it, my first thought was
"Wow. Short book is right." But don't let its length fool you. It is for people new to options and it's a very condensed volume of information that focuses on covered calls and touches on a few variations of them. It starts out with an overview of options and gives good easy to understand examples. It then moves into buying and selling options and finally focuses on covered call writing. It gives very good examples of various trades and the affects of yields and volatility.

You can use this book to get started on covered call writing with good confidence. I really liked this book a lot because it was very focused on teaching one very effective and conservative options strategy instead of trying to teach several confusing strategies all at once.

This is a well-written book that any investor, neophyte or expert could benefit from. It's a great place to start for an education on some of the more hidden angles of the market. The reader is encouraged and equipped to perform their own research. This book has become a welcome addition to my very selective library.

I could not put this book down, even though I am not a religious reader of business or finance books, this book kept my interest and I finished it in two nights!
Such great and simple and common sense idease, it is very refreshing and I will follow the advice for sure.
A must read for everyone, I am making my son (he is 13) read it too.

I could not put this book down, even though I am not a religious reader of business or finance books, this book kept my interest and I finished it in two nights!
Such great and simple and common sense idease, it is very refreshing and I will follow the advice for sure.
A must read for everyone, I am making my son (he is 13) read it too.

As millions of other novice investors, I lost substantial amounts of money because I "confused the bull market with brains"

In Dec 2002, I decided to get back into the market, taking advantage of the low prices. But I still didn't have a clue how to pick stocks, especially in unfamiliar industries. Surely, this time I would not wait until stock picks were discussed at parties.

This book was right on target. I feel much more confident in my abilities to research and manage a portfolio than ever before.

One of the most important books I read in the past ten years.

When it came to purchasing stocks, I've relied on my broker in making most purchasing decisions, who, as I learned later, followed the recommendations issued by analysts. After reading this book, I've looked at the recommendation history of some of the stocks I've owed and determined that, had I read this book a few years ago, I'd be a much happier, not to mention wealthier, investor today. Even in today's market, the strategies discussed in this book offer a solid foundation for any investor as well as a comprehensive look at the world of stock recommendations.

There are no better market technicians than Mr. Mamis, in my opinion. He has been through it all, and his writings clearly demonstrate the truth of how the market works, and what any trader needs to do in order to make a go of it.

That said, DON'T expect this book to be an update of the same book written, what, maybe 25 years ago. I had hoped to get his take on some of the gyrations that have occurred since the first book, but no luck. All that's different in this book is that he's written an updated preface. If you have the first book, keep it and enjoy it, but don't buy this one, it's 99.99% the same book. While the preface is nice, it certainly doesn't justify buying this book if you have the first edition.

After reading two other books by Justin Mamis, I was excited to read this one. When to Sell: Inside Strategies for Stock-Market Profits and The Nature of Risk were two extraordinary books on trading. This author knows what he is talking about and really relates tough topics in an easy to read fashion.

My opinion is if you trade, you need to read all three of these books.

This book, "How to Buy", covers everything you need to make your decisions and pull the trigger on a trade. He explains what to look for, how to gauge the strength or weakness in a stock, how to gauge the attraction for other traders, and how to get in on that stock as it is being accumulated.

Why would you buy a stock that may not do anything for you? Get one that is showing the signs of moving where you want it to go. Justin talks about buying sensibly and not emotionally. He also talks in depth about when NOT to buy. That topic alone could save you a fortune on your next stock pick.

I can't say enough about the series of When to Buy, When to Sell, and The Nature of Risk. Ironically, I bought the When to Sell years ago, read it and shelved it. It's pages would have saved me a bundle over the past year. As the worst seems to be behind us, knowing when to get back in is key. Simply written with great examples, make this book a must own.

From covering all the thoughts that go through ones heads at the time of pressing the trigger, to all the consequences of these thoughts. Everything is covered in this book.
Then it helps one create a strategy for buying based on facts rather than emotions.

I would recommend this book and When to Sell above most books about trading.

This is an excellent book. It makes so easy to understand - all those complicated stock terms, author makes use of beautiful examples from time to time. It is a must have for every person who wants to invest money in stocks etc. (may be, except the ones, whose primary carrier is stocks or stock trading). I myself bought and sold stock over the last few years but never understood the terminology completely. It is nice to have it in my library - Thanks to the authors.

If you're a twenty- or thirty-something looking for an accessible, useful guide to investing, look no further. This is a great how-to guide to the markets, written in an inviting yet not condescending style. Buy it. Read it. Tell your friends.

Before I bought this book, I was probably like a lot of young people out there... ya get paid from work and you go blow it on the weekend with your friends at the mall. You just manage to get your bills paid off, and wonder why you can never seem to get a decent amount put away in your savings account? People, wake up! This is the time you should be saving for your future, or you'll regret that you didn't when you get older! I bought this book with determination not to spend every dollar I make and how to put my money towards my future. The book gives excellent explainations on the stock market and how it works, and even explains all those Wall Street symbols in a way that it's actually fun to read! It explains everything from savings accounts, to stocks and bonds, to IRAs! When I was finished reading the book, I was so glad I had read it when I did, because the later you wait, the more you're wasting time! I recommend this book to all! Read it and you'll be glad that you did!

There is absolutely no better tool in the market today. It's a great handbook for those sophisticated Generation X'ers, and an even a better tool for that worldly, younger new generation who are blazing trails right behind the X'ers.

Hey Boomers, your children, the N'Gens, are going to take the world by storm. With your ideas and their cohesive, cooperative energetic spirit, there isn't anything that they won't accomplish.... But without the financial skills so wonderfully illustrated in this book, your child will be left behind the pack. He or She will fail to live up to their unbelievable potential.

As an owner of this book, I can honestly attest to its value. I think it should be part of every high school senior's core curriculum! It is the only book that can make sure your child is ready to assist his/her peers in shaping the future of America and the World.

If your school board has not yet adopted this text, then please makes sure before your son or daughter goes off to college this fall that they have this guidebook to the world of life. America and for that matter the World will be grateful.

A Financial Analyst and Real Estate Investor (Cincinnati, Ohio)

This book is a dazzling romp! It's both smart and entertaining at once. I learned more than I expected and urge others to purchase this under-appreciated book!

This is an amazing gem of a book! I've always admired Ellen Stern's writing, and this is some of her best yet! (I do recommend A Passion For Red also). Who knew that Ann Landers and "Dear Abby" were twins? Or that Jackie Kennedy and her sister, Lee, didn't always get along? Pick up this book immediately!

This book is just fascinating! What a fount of information! My two sisters and I love the clever mix of history and humor, photos and illustrations. It's a great gift idea for the person who has everything -- including a sister.

Take power back from executives, admonishes this shareholder advocate. Should be a great read for investors who want to be active without trading all the time.

Most investment books are written for speculators. They focus on a strategy for picking stocks though market timing, technical analysis, finding value stocks that are under priced, or growth stocks with good prospects. The problem is that over time, none of these methodologies achieve returns superior to the market average. As more and more investors realize this, they have chosen to invest in index funds. Yet, the more we do so, the less efficient our markets become since capital is no longer allocated to companies that produce the greatest wealth for each dollar invested.

Jacobs identifies our most common fallacy; treating stocks like commodities. Each share of stock represents ownership and a vote in what is to be done with corporate assets. Index investors spread their stock holdings so thinly, they minimize any influence they can have on each company. Break the Wall Street Rule is about how to be an effective owner, how to focus your attention on factors over which you can have some control, rather than the market. It is the first book written specifically for intelligent individual investors. (for more, see http://www.corpgov.net/abreviews1.html#Jacobs)

... and how you can profit by it.

This book shows how industial investors can by manipulate the stock market by selling to lower prices, then buy at the lower prices. It show you how to see this so you can buy at these lower prices as well.

Very clever and insightful book.

The author mixes the best of Ted Warren, the best of the Internet, and the wisdom of Warren Buffett into a single method. I'm finally able to keep up with inflation and taxes - plus more than I ever made from mutual funds - and it's easy!

In the large market of mutual funds, there is a good chance that you can choose the wrong fund. This book will teach you the ways in which to investigate, buy, and trade mutual funds. I found the information contained about each mutual fund, it's purpose, value, etc. to be in depth and easy to understand. The explanations of statistical data are to the point, and the mutual funds listed as the best are convincing. Williamson explains the do's and don'ts of mutual funds and all of the lingo is explained. Get this book before you buy a fund!

How to Buy Stocks the Smart Way provides welcome information to investors who want to make smarter and more profitable decisions about their stock investments. The book reveals insider secrets behind savvy stock selection. I found very helpful tips on how to reduce risk, how to get the most from my investment dollars, and how to find out which stocks are attracting attention and are the best buys now. Most of us invest to provide ourselves with a financially secure future. This book provided me with commonsense principles of intelligent investing plus how to achieve a successful long-term investment program.