Uncommonly Technical

I picked this book based on its 5-star rating and my own dismal performance in selecting stocks for my retirement portfolio. If this is your motivation, you'll want to take a pass on this book. Helpful advice included: 1. Calling the corporation's competitors to find out what "warts" plagued the company, or 2. Speaking directly with the corporation's officers and/or directors to obtain information on a firsthand basis. Neither of these actions are practical or even possible.

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Some useful ideas, some less so

This book provides some interesting ideas on how to manage your investments, but as another reviewer has already stated, some of the strategies are not easy for the individual investor to employ. I don't think I'll be able to meet the bankers of the companies I am investing in anytime soon!

So, I would not put this at the top of my list of investing books to recommend, but do not completely pan it either. The author does espouse a long term investment strategy and offers what appears to be some sound advice for choosing investments. One particular bit of advice was a set of 14 points, some of which can be used as a screen to look for potential investments.

If you have not read (or listened to) "One Up on Wall Street" by Peter Lynch, that is a work I highly recommend.

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Struggled with monotone voice, but good book

I thought the book was useful, but I struggled with the reader's voice. This book took me much longer than I anticipated because I had gotten lost in the monotone voice. I had to rewind and review parts multiple times to get it. I ultimately used a summary to help me get the jist of the book, which helped me the most.

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Good enough

Good enough, but would rather wait for a complete version instead of the abridged one.

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Too short.

Some interesting insights but too short. would love to have the unabridged version of the book.

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Those 3 hours were better than any investment book I've ever read

I went through the top list of investment books, but now that I got to this one, I feel like it has the most information.
Very well written and structured without repetitiveness like other 12 hour books. Even though its from the 1996s, I would recommend it in 2017 to any investment seeking friend.

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a must read for a long term investor

What was the most compelling aspect of this narrative?

The author identifies 15 characteristics of good companies for investment in companies that can pay off big over 25 years. Identification of good management is a key theme.

What’s the most interesting tidbit you’ve picked up from this book?

If a company is to grow a few hundred percent or more, much more, over 25 years, does it really matter that much if you pay an extra 50 cents per share now? That, let us say 1.5% higher price on a good company that will continue to grow could cost a few hundred percent. Good companies rarely fall to bargain prices.

Any additional comments?

This book is one of Warren Buffet's favorites, and when it comes to the recommendation within to perform "Skuttlebutt", Warren certainly does. It is a good companion to The Intelligent Investor, another classic worth re-reading.

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What a great book for anyone! Especially newer investors

This book was definitely one of the best books on stocks I've read. It's easy to understand easy to follow, the narrator is great, you can apply all the knowledge right away and it's values seem to be timeless as an investor. I really enjoyed the book and will listen many times more!!!

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Another Investment Classic

If you are interested in value investing this is surely a read for you. This book covers many topics of investing.

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Just ok content...love the narrator

I love George Guidall as a narrator, but I didn't care for the book. The 15 steps to analyze a stock seem good in theory, but who really shows up in person to a business? It was just not my cup of tea. I much preferred A Random Walk Down Wallstreet and A Beginners Guide To Investing.

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