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The 8-Step Beginner’s Guide to Value Investing: Featuring 20 for 20 - The 20 Best Stocks & ETFs to Buy and Hold for The Next 20 Years: Make Consistent ... Even in a Bear Market
Despite what the mainstream financial media wants to tell you. Investing is not an impossible game only the pros can master…
In fact, Peter Lynch, named America’s Most Successful Money Manager says that by using a reliable and repeatable investing process, ordinary investors can beat the pros.
But here are 3 big mistakes inexperienced investors make…
Mistake #1: Relying solely on social media and TV stock tipsters for their information
Mistake #2: Rushing into “hot sectors” based on fear of missing out, and buying poor companies at overvalued prices
Mistake #3: Panic selling for a loss the first time their stock goes down and missing out on gains when it rebounds to new highs
Now here’s the good news.
By using our Rational Process Investing methodology, individual investors can make consistent long-term profits in the market.
Founded on timeless principles used by legendary investors like Warren Buffett. You don’t need a degree in finance or statistics. Nor do you need to spend hours each day glued to financial media. Just 2 hours per week is enough.
Which means you can get a head start by following the simple, practical advice laid out in this book. Even if you’ve never bought stocks before.
So if you’re kicking yourself for missing out on big gains. We’ll show you how to find the next Facebook, Netflix or Amazon.
Companies which can turn a modest investment of $500 into $30,000 or more.
It’s not always some obscure technology company either. There are amazing opportunities in industries many investors consider “boring”
For example, if you had invested just $99 in Southwest Airlines when they first went public, you’d be sitting on over $82,000 today.
Here’s just a fraction of what you’ll discover
The #1 mistake inexperienced investors make. Avoid this error and you will make money - Page 16 Forget Netflix, this company is going to be the real winner of the digital streaming boom - Page 111 The best dividend stock in the entire 5G sector - Page 101 How to manage your emotions when your stocks go down. This is inevitable for long-term investors. So it’s vital you know how to survive - Page 178 Coca-Cola or PepsiCo - which is a better investment over the next 20 years? Page 121 The “Amazon of the Health Industry”, on track for 100% gains in the next 18 months - Page 132 The truth about “buying the dip” Why most investors fail miserably at it, and what to do instead - Page 169 Your chance to buy “the next Berkshire Hathaway” for just 0.3% of the price of a single share of Warren Buffett’s company - Page 93 This software company has been growing 5x faster than the S&P500 and you can still pick it up for less than $10 - Page 145 95% of investors have been Dollar Cost Averaging wrong this entire time. Find out why on Page 165 If we only had $500 to invest in a single company. This is what we’d buy - Page 81 …and much, much more.
You’ll also get our free bonus video course Company Valuation 101.
In fact, Peter Lynch, named America’s Most Successful Money Manager says that by using a reliable and repeatable investing process, ordinary investors can beat the pros.
But here are 3 big mistakes inexperienced investors make…
Mistake #1: Relying solely on social media and TV stock tipsters for their information
Mistake #2: Rushing into “hot sectors” based on fear of missing out, and buying poor companies at overvalued prices
Mistake #3: Panic selling for a loss the first time their stock goes down and missing out on gains when it rebounds to new highs
Now here’s the good news.
By using our Rational Process Investing methodology, individual investors can make consistent long-term profits in the market.
Founded on timeless principles used by legendary investors like Warren Buffett. You don’t need a degree in finance or statistics. Nor do you need to spend hours each day glued to financial media. Just 2 hours per week is enough.
Which means you can get a head start by following the simple, practical advice laid out in this book. Even if you’ve never bought stocks before.
So if you’re kicking yourself for missing out on big gains. We’ll show you how to find the next Facebook, Netflix or Amazon.
Companies which can turn a modest investment of $500 into $30,000 or more.
It’s not always some obscure technology company either. There are amazing opportunities in industries many investors consider “boring”
For example, if you had invested just $99 in Southwest Airlines when they first went public, you’d be sitting on over $82,000 today.
Here’s just a fraction of what you’ll discover
The #1 mistake inexperienced investors make. Avoid this error and you will make money - Page 16 Forget Netflix, this company is going to be the real winner of the digital streaming boom - Page 111 The best dividend stock in the entire 5G sector - Page 101 How to manage your emotions when your stocks go down. This is inevitable for long-term investors. So it’s vital you know how to survive - Page 178 Coca-Cola or PepsiCo - which is a better investment over the next 20 years? Page 121 The “Amazon of the Health Industry”, on track for 100% gains in the next 18 months - Page 132 The truth about “buying the dip” Why most investors fail miserably at it, and what to do instead - Page 169 Your chance to buy “the next Berkshire Hathaway” for just 0.3% of the price of a single share of Warren Buffett’s company - Page 93 This software company has been growing 5x faster than the S&P500 and you can still pick it up for less than $10 - Page 145 95% of investors have been Dollar Cost Averaging wrong this entire time. Find out why on Page 165 If we only had $500 to invest in a single company. This is what we’d buy - Page 81 …and much, much more.
You’ll also get our free bonus video course Company Valuation 101.
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Published June 10, 2020
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February 9, 2021
Though the book has discussed good stuff and principles about investing and discussed about few companies, I feel the core part of the book 'value investing' is missing.
Valuation chapter is just a disappointment, author says download the excel sheet and plug in your numbers. Come on, why on earth I would pick a book if all I'm looking for is an excel sheet?
Overall a good book just nothing to learn about valuation here.
Valuation chapter is just a disappointment, author says download the excel sheet and plug in your numbers. Come on, why on earth I would pick a book if all I'm looking for is an excel sheet?
Overall a good book just nothing to learn about valuation here.
July 10, 2020
Holding Stocks for a Very Long Time
Because I have a strong interest in it, I read a fair amount of books about the stock market. This is one of the more interesting books that I've read lately on the topic. The book looks at long-term value investing—very long-term, as the book actually includes a list of what the authors consider to be the best 20 stocks to hold for 20 years. But the book is a lot more than just this list. The authors talk about what they call rational and value investing and discuss what holding long-term positions means. Definitely a very different approach to the stock market than is typically seen in books these days, which seem to focus on day trading or see three months as a “long-term” position. The authors don't advise jumping in and buying all 20 on their list at once. They certainly go into the best strategies of when to buy any stock, including these, and how to use the understanding of the long-term economic prospects of a company to fuel your investing decisions. A fascinating read for sure!
I received a free copy of this book, but that did not affect my review.
My book blog: https://www.readingfanaticreviews.com
Because I have a strong interest in it, I read a fair amount of books about the stock market. This is one of the more interesting books that I've read lately on the topic. The book looks at long-term value investing—very long-term, as the book actually includes a list of what the authors consider to be the best 20 stocks to hold for 20 years. But the book is a lot more than just this list. The authors talk about what they call rational and value investing and discuss what holding long-term positions means. Definitely a very different approach to the stock market than is typically seen in books these days, which seem to focus on day trading or see three months as a “long-term” position. The authors don't advise jumping in and buying all 20 on their list at once. They certainly go into the best strategies of when to buy any stock, including these, and how to use the understanding of the long-term economic prospects of a company to fuel your investing decisions. A fascinating read for sure!
I received a free copy of this book, but that did not affect my review.
My book blog: https://www.readingfanaticreviews.com
November 5, 2020
The book is an excellent stock investment guide book.
(Got a free copy of the book to read. All opinions stated are honest and my own.)
This is one of the more interesting stock market investment books that I have read lately. The book is a fast read and won’t take long time. Do I recommend it to everyone? Yes, especially to new investor or someone who needs to get the fundamentals down.
This book reinforced that real investing is about focusing on gains over period of time and not getting rich overnight. It points out common investor mistakes as well as provides justification behind those mistakes. While the authors don’t give buy-call to the readers, they share stock picking principles and provide examples of how companies can be analyzed using customized criteria that will work for beginner investor.
Overall, it serves as a good means of providing insightful to interested investors.
(Got a free copy of the book to read. All opinions stated are honest and my own.)
This is one of the more interesting stock market investment books that I have read lately. The book is a fast read and won’t take long time. Do I recommend it to everyone? Yes, especially to new investor or someone who needs to get the fundamentals down.
This book reinforced that real investing is about focusing on gains over period of time and not getting rich overnight. It points out common investor mistakes as well as provides justification behind those mistakes. While the authors don’t give buy-call to the readers, they share stock picking principles and provide examples of how companies can be analyzed using customized criteria that will work for beginner investor.
Overall, it serves as a good means of providing insightful to interested investors.
April 24, 2022
Simple yet Effective advice in a small book.
I really enjoyed reading this book as most of the advices given are sound and effective. I was big fan of Warren Buffet and Charles Munger. This book takes most of their investing principles.
It also gives very practical advice where you can start investing right away and would change the way you think if you though investing is difficult to learn.
Overall, I advice everyone who is interested in investing, just started or even if you have knoweledge in the field, it still provides some valuable insights to enlighten.
I really enjoyed reading this book as most of the advices given are sound and effective. I was big fan of Warren Buffet and Charles Munger. This book takes most of their investing principles.
It also gives very practical advice where you can start investing right away and would change the way you think if you though investing is difficult to learn.
Overall, I advice everyone who is interested in investing, just started or even if you have knoweledge in the field, it still provides some valuable insights to enlighten.
June 28, 2021
Always learning, always growing... "If you don't understand how it works, then you shouldn't own it.".
I really enjoyed this book especially considering I am a beginner. The best piece of advice is if you don't understand how it works you shouldn't own it. Another thing was mentioned within the book that had helped me was read local news paper and see what is mentioned don't just follow what is currently popular.
I really enjoyed this book especially considering I am a beginner. The best piece of advice is if you don't understand how it works you shouldn't own it. Another thing was mentioned within the book that had helped me was read local news paper and see what is mentioned don't just follow what is currently popular.
October 22, 2023
Another great investment book from Freeman Publications...
I have been wanting to move away from mutual fund investing for a number of years, and was seeking education on managing my own investing. I have found Oliver's books to be extremely practical and valuable in this pursuit. This has been especially helpful as I am able to immediately implement what I learned with confidence, due to the common sense approach offered.
I have been wanting to move away from mutual fund investing for a number of years, and was seeking education on managing my own investing. I have found Oliver's books to be extremely practical and valuable in this pursuit. This has been especially helpful as I am able to immediately implement what I learned with confidence, due to the common sense approach offered.
August 7, 2021
Gain knowledge and form your own opinion.
The section on mutual funds was incomplete and should have discussed index funds. The mutual fund and DCA sections were biased. This book is titled a beginners guide in which I truly hope and advise beginners to read several other books in order to form their own opinions.
The section on mutual funds was incomplete and should have discussed index funds. The mutual fund and DCA sections were biased. This book is titled a beginners guide in which I truly hope and advise beginners to read several other books in order to form their own opinions.
March 21, 2022
Really great mentor that I can never find anywhere.
Feeling so great when I could read it now (wish I could read sooner but It's ok not later)
Wish everyone out there who start to learn about investment could read this thing. Quick and easy through everything you need to know before you join the market.
Feeling so great when I could read it now (wish I could read sooner but It's ok not later)
Wish everyone out there who start to learn about investment could read this thing. Quick and easy through everything you need to know before you join the market.
September 30, 2020
Informative
I am interested in long term trading, but I needed a heads up before. This book gave a good overview of what I should expect. It was nice learning about ETFs , because I had zero knowledge about it. I’ll be definitely looking at those companies listed in chapter 6.
I am interested in long term trading, but I needed a heads up before. This book gave a good overview of what I should expect. It was nice learning about ETFs , because I had zero knowledge about it. I’ll be definitely looking at those companies listed in chapter 6.
October 2, 2020
Interesting information for beginners...
This guide was very well researched, easy to read and informative. I've never really understood how the stock market works, so this was a great read for me. Highly recommended for newbies like me!!!
This guide was very well researched, easy to read and informative. I've never really understood how the stock market works, so this was a great read for me. Highly recommended for newbies like me!!!
March 6, 2021
Excellent Read
Thoroughly impressed with the advice given on investing smartly. I’m confident going forward if I apply the principles and strategies given, I’ll come out ahead in the long run.
Thoroughly impressed with the advice given on investing smartly. I’m confident going forward if I apply the principles and strategies given, I’ll come out ahead in the long run.
April 2, 2021
This is book for true beginners. I wouldn’t say I know a lot, but I understand basic terminology and investing concepts. If you are new to stock investing, then this book would probably help you but if you have any experience making money on long term plays, then probably not.
April 21, 2021
Excellent Advice
A clear analysis of when to buy a stock and more importantly when to sell. It gives great advice on eliminating the hype and choosing good companies with a future. Highly recommend this book.
A clear analysis of when to buy a stock and more importantly when to sell. It gives great advice on eliminating the hype and choosing good companies with a future. Highly recommend this book.
May 30, 2021
Lots of good info in a single place
This book covers a lot of important topics. It’s a great introductory book to investing. It was also helpful to me in reminding me about the importance of a long term mindset in trading and investing.
This book covers a lot of important topics. It’s a great introductory book to investing. It was also helpful to me in reminding me about the importance of a long term mindset in trading and investing.
June 8, 2021
Very instructive book
Very instructive book, full of practical lessons about intelligent investing that are easy to understand. I recommend it to anyone willing to learn the fundamentals of wise investing.
Very instructive book, full of practical lessons about intelligent investing that are easy to understand. I recommend it to anyone willing to learn the fundamentals of wise investing.
November 2, 2021
It’s okay, too many spelling errors to count
The spelling and grammar errors through the book left more of an impression than the message it was trying to get across. 1/3 of the book gave long winded business details about companies that surely could have been condensed and instead used the time on proofreading and editing. It’s “okay” but nothing new with the exception to being the only time I’m ever heard of someone being against dollar cost averaging, and then supporting the theory with an altered and incomplete explanation of true dollar cost averaging.
The spelling and grammar errors through the book left more of an impression than the message it was trying to get across. 1/3 of the book gave long winded business details about companies that surely could have been condensed and instead used the time on proofreading and editing. It’s “okay” but nothing new with the exception to being the only time I’m ever heard of someone being against dollar cost averaging, and then supporting the theory with an altered and incomplete explanation of true dollar cost averaging.
December 9, 2024
Excellent beginner’s for investing
This is an excellent primer that simplifies key investing concepts and gives practical explanations that validate recommendations.
It’s worth the time to read and gain some basic insights into investing.
This is an excellent primer that simplifies key investing concepts and gives practical explanations that validate recommendations.
It’s worth the time to read and gain some basic insights into investing.
January 22, 2021
Great content and really informative for beginners.
February 3, 2021
Insightful
I really enjoyed this book. The concepts were simple to understand and they provided many resources that one can further explore.
I really enjoyed this book. The concepts were simple to understand and they provided many resources that one can further explore.
February 21, 2021
Great manual!
Very easy to understand guide to stock evaluation and ownership. Helps instill confidence in the novice investor. Also has 20 stock picks
Very easy to understand guide to stock evaluation and ownership. Helps instill confidence in the novice investor. Also has 20 stock picks
June 14, 2021
Really interesting read. Good for understanding the basic principles but also giving real life examples of big named companies to help but the whole picture together.
Recommend to read!
Recommend to read!
August 18, 2021
For beginners
Good advice for beginners with a great choice of companies to invest in and basic rules of investing. Easy to read and full of common sence
Good advice for beginners with a great choice of companies to invest in and basic rules of investing. Easy to read and full of common sence
August 26, 2021
Simple and direct
I liked the extremely direct and easy to grasp concepts which fall in line with what we feel is right
I liked the extremely direct and easy to grasp concepts which fall in line with what we feel is right
December 1, 2021
Read a few books and this one has some good points. Worth a read.
January 16, 2022
great
Very informative and easy to read. Straight forward and explained strategies clearly. Great investing book to add to my collection.
Very informative and easy to read. Straight forward and explained strategies clearly. Great investing book to add to my collection.
February 2, 2022
Good teaching on what to look for when analizing a company to invest. What to look for, what to consider when choosing a company.
March 11, 2022
4 stars for the value I receive since I already knew a few things before already. However, the author makes it really easy to understand. Straight to the point and excellent advice!
May 21, 2022
Simple yet excellent investment guide book for investment beginners
June 21, 2022
Finding great investments
This is a great tool to find out about lowering one's risk to enter and stay in the market over the long hall. Losing money is not the way to go 😕
This is a great tool to find out about lowering one's risk to enter and stay in the market over the long hall. Losing money is not the way to go 😕
August 1, 2022
Best book
This one of the best book I have read on stock investment. It simple and understandably with a lot of information needed for investing.
This one of the best book I have read on stock investment. It simple and understandably with a lot of information needed for investing.
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