The Maxims of Wall Street: A compendium of financial adages, ancient proverbs, and worldly wisdom

by Mark Skousen (Compiler)

Maxims of Wall Street is destined to be a classic reference that you will read with delight for years to come, and an ideal gift to investors, stockbrokers and money managers.

For nearly 30 years, financial economist and investment writer Mark Skousen has been collecting all the old wise adages, proverbs, and legends on Wall Street, based on in-depth interviews with old timers, reading rare financial books, and his own experiences in the financial markets.

Genres: Finance

274 pages, Hardcover

First published November 11, 2011

About the author

I am a professional economist, financial adviser, university professor, author and producer of FreedomFest, the largest annual gathering of free minds about liberty and freedom in the world. I edit the award-winning financial newsletter, Forecasts & Strategies (www.markskousen.com), and have authored many books on economics, finance, investing and Benjamin Franklin. I have been married to my wife Jo Ann for 35 years, and we have 5 children and 3 terrific grandsons.

Reviews

[Hugh Grossman · Rating 5 out of 5]

An amazing compilation of quotes from the greatest names in the financial world, Maxims is an easy read, even if you have just a brief minute, but be warned, you won't be able to put it down. It's thought provoking, inspiring and even humorous at times... and well worth the read. I highly recommend Maxims. By the way, you can get it for only $22 at skousenbooks.com and only $12 for additional books for your friends.

[Tony · Rating 4 out of 5]

Like the book of Proverbs for investors - sagacious selections for the saver.

[Rick · Rating 5 out of 5]

Packed full of advice on the stock market. Often contradictory, but insightful. A book you can always return to and find insight.