5 comments about One Up On Wall Street : How To Use What You Already Know To Make Money In The Market.

1. I got the book about a week ago and have read the first couple chapters. I'm new to the stock market and investing world, and this book has already educated me about several key topics in the investing world. I also bought "The Intelligent Investor" by Graham about the same time i bought this book. I have been reading them in parallel and finding the Lynch book a better read so far. His style is easy to read, humorous, and obviously educational in financial aspects. I won't be able to go into details about the book since I'm a noobie in the market, but i highly recommend "One Up" to anyone out there looking for a "beginner's" and fundamental guidebook to the market.



2. i was expecting the full book, not the miniature edition. note: this is an abridged, pocket size version of the book.



3. Very nice book for everyone who is interested in the financial markets. Highly recommended. Rich and detailed content.



4. It's a small book with no depth. Might be relevant for people who are clueless about stocks but definitely not for people with general idea about stocks.



5. I thought this book was an abreviated version of the full book, however this book is actually a miniture ~2inch micro-pocket version of the full book. Text is full size, thus it only contains a very few high-level comments. I was hoping for a boiled-down version, but got mini-me.

5 comments about A Bull in China: Investing Profitably in the World's Greatest Market.

1. I have read all your book. I have been followed most of jim roger's advice since last three years and made fortunes out of it. I invested heavily in oil drilling companies, refineries, oil explorers and infrastructure in starting of 2006 and I have amassed returns of around 800% on my capital investments. Following jim's advice that USD will drop against all currencies, I sold my Indian IT investments and shorted IT stocks around July 2007 when $ dropped against Indian rupee from 46 to 44. Right now it is 39 rupess against $ and I have made 200% returns by going short on Indian It stocks at right time. Then I took long positions in oil, gold around July 2007 and returns are everyones guess. On 7th Jan I hit biggest jackpot of my life, I shorted 20 lots Indian Nifty index at 6100, again following jim's advice that credit crunch will worsen in coming days and US economy will tumble. I sold my long positions on 21st January (when nifty reached 4300) with more than 1600% returns on my investment. Right now I am making investments in alternate energy and infrastructure companies in India by applying investment rules drafted by Warren Buffet. But A bull in china really helps me determine positions to take in indian market as India is running in parrallels to China.



2. I have read all of Jim Rogers books and this one was as much a pleasure to read as all others. Jim's easy to read writing as well as his desire to educate make this book, (especially if you are truly interested in the topic) a terrific read.
   
   Since reading his previous book, "Hot Commodities" and knowing that he had moved his family to Asia, I was eager to hear his thoughts on the Chinese economy. It is because of Jim that I have encouraged my children to teach their children the Mandarin language. It was also great to see that there is now a vehicle to invest in a commodities index that Jim created. (The stock is RJA and is traded on the American Stock Exchange) I personally look forward to future writings by this unique individual.



3. Here is a very very far fetched scenario..A professor and his University department and his entire staff works for 10 years using US taxpayer supplied grant money to do research into...lets say GeoSpatial Satellite sytems, its not directly military, no, there is nothing really secret about it, no sir..but it cost the US taxpayer hundreds of millions of dollars. And lo and behold many of his research assistants..just so happen to be Chinese...in fact they were sent to the USA by the Chinese
   Communist (there that word is again) Government to the USA precisely to take classes with this professor and to work ever so diligently, almost facelessly until they are in the good professors good graces, standing right at his elbow...taking notes so diligently on GeoSpatial Satellite
   technology. Then..lets pretend that they finally graduate and well just seem to disappear. Some time passes and what do you know there is a
   miraculously advanced Chinese space program underway. Gosh they are just
   advancing leaps and bounds. Jim Rogers and his gang is right there applauding at the marvelous hi tech super power China is becoming and pours his Billions in encouraging others to do the same... the profits are fantastic. Then on page 137 of 2012 Janes Defense Intelligence Yearbook..there is a article on Chinas new GPS guided weapons systems including their nuclear missle guidance systems. It seems the USA is now involved in a new crushingly expensive arms race. But what does this have to do with the good ol'boy from Demopolis Alabama who is such a nice guy? And when in the far distant future..say 2016 some working class American kids who enlisted to escape the America Jim Rogers and gang plundered are
   finally incinerated by a GPS guided cruise missle launced by terrorists using Chinese technology bought on the black market...again what does that have to do with good ol Jim?



4. As a professional in the investment business I highly recommend this book. I will sum it up in a few words. A book that all CEOs, World Leaders and anyone serious about understanding the positioning of the United States in the decades to come. A fascinating book written by an intriguing person, the combination equals a must read.



5. I agree with Jim Rogers. China is way too important for investors to ignore. China is growing fast and they are here to stay and perhaps are on their way to become the next great world power. But I found Rogers' book very flimsy. If you are unfamiliar with the changes in China, there are many other better books that can help you to better understand the changes. If you already know about these changes, then this book adds hardly anything. Book is also poorly organized. One minute he can be talking about the different dynasties or the cultural revolution, the next minute he talks about the newest companies in different industries.
   
   From an investor's perspective, it gives you some information about various companies and types of shares (ie: A shares, H shares, etc.). There is no depth though. There are lists of companies in various industries, but Rogers provides hardly any information. He also does not teach you how to find out more about these companies and regulations that might affect investors. For example there are no answers to important questions like: Does China have anything analogous to SEC, GAAP? Where can we get financial statements on companies listed in Shanghai stock exchange? What is executive compensation like? Etc.
   
   If you are thinking about investing in China then it is important to understand their culture, politics and recent business environment and Rogers tries to provide readers with some basic material here, but the lack of depth or new insights make this book not worthwhile. Here are some other books that I recommend:
   
   China Wakes (a little outdated but still very important)
   China Road
   Wild Swans

5 comments about Trading in the Zone: Master the Market with Confidence, Discipline and a Winning Attitude.

1. This book changed the way I think and act when trading. If you are an experienced trader or a new trader, this book is a must. It's one of the only sources that focuses on the mental aspect of trading. There are piles of technical, fundamental and system trading books, but this author will introduce you to the most important part of trading - your mind and how to control emotion when putting on a trade!



2. This is a super book.
   The focus is on improving yourself as a trader, but the material can be applied to any aspect of yourself that you wish to understand or improve.
   
   The explanation about how the our minds create, maintain and use our beliefs is very clear and simple. The explanation of how are minds function with exiting beliefs is followed by methods for overcoming limiting behaviors and instilling new beliefs.
   
   A quote that I think we have all been told in some form or another has much clearer personal meaning after reading this book.
   "When it comes to personal transformation, the most important ingredients are your willingness to change, the clarity of your intent, and the strength of your desire."
   
   If you're willing to work on yourself, this book is a fantastic guide.



3. And, it doesn't hurt to read this essential book again every couple of years either as your trading develops and matures.
   
   Some reviewers are critical of the style of writing (psycho babble, motivational, etc) and some are critical of the quality of the writing. Some even think the book is over rated. Don't be swayed by the critics -- just get the book and read it.
   
   You'll find that the message (regardless of the delivery or the style of the writing) is all that matters. If at first the message seems redundant or unfamiliar or a bit uncomfortable, keep an open mind. Remember, repetition of a message enables you to integrate it more effectively. And, if the ideas are a little "out there" for you, it is the revolutionary ideas that are often the ones that inspire true discovery (in trading and life).
   
   Mastering our trading psychology and self awareness is the key to pulling all the other elements together. A terrific system plus great fundamentals won't add up to consistent profitability unless we can master our mind.



4. If you are a new trader, you probably won't "get" this book. It takes some time and pain to realize there's a problem beyond market knowledge. The author says as much.
   
   I read the three star review and I agree with it---there's a lot of words in this book. BUT, as that reviewer said, the gems are there and worth every penny I spent on this book. I'd have paid a thousand dollars for them. I actually bought it because another reviewer said it was the best book he'd read on trading. I'd have to agree.
   
   I have fabulous trading days only to have them followed by disaster days. I thought this was just me, but this book says one thing that will hit home to those who trade: euphoria leads to reckless trading. That's exactly the thought I couldn't put into words and hearing him I realized I'm not alone.
   
   I wasn't going to review the book because I don't need the competition, but then I realized what he says is true---there are few great traders.



5. It may not be the most exciting writing/reading in the trading genre but when all is said and done one gets a lot from Trading in the Zone. It certainly helps to make concise notes and return to such highlights as often as one trades. Maintaining a probability oriented mindset is crucial for success in trading, and M.Douglas has made a major contribution in this area. Strongly recommended.

5 comments about Personal Finance For Dummies, 5th edition.

1. This book was great! I didn't know anything about keeping a budget, investment, savings or any related topic. I couldn't put the book down, but I think that was beucase I was very excited to learn about the topic (but if your looking at this book, you may be to)And like all For Dummies books you don't have to read it cover to cover, there all designed so if you all ready know whats going on and just need to brush some stuff up, or dont know anything but are only interested in certain parts you can flip right to those and not miss a beat. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!



2. I would not recommend this book. It is very short sighted. For a more in-depth look into proper financial planning, I would look elsewhere. If you are starting out new in financial planning take a look at this book for the budgeting part. Then look elsewhere for the other parts.



3. If you have a kid going off to college, make sure they read this. It is simply the most valuable book they will ever read. And don't forget to get one for yourself. There's a lot of time-worn wisom in this book that most people are ignorant of.



4. This book is pretty informative and gives helps guide you on preparing your finances. It talks about a lot of pitfalls to watch out for, and gives you some straight opinions on employer retirement plans and debt management, as well as some thoughts on good debt vs. bad debt.
   
   The only problem I have with it is the section on cutting costs. It is a little out of place and some of the recommendations on how to save money are a little bizarre and out there. Shaving your head to save money on hair supplies and taking naps at home for vacation instead of going away got a raised eyebrow from me, as did his belief that you have to be a small business or nonprofit to get a Costco membership. He also talks about giving up meat as a possible avenue for cost savings (because it costs a lot).
   
   Like I said, the rest of the book seems to have sound financial guidance. The section on saving money?
   
   Take it with a grain of salt.



5. Thought the book brought things to light I knew that I was in trouble this book just made me see more clearly how to try to fix things.

5 comments about How To Make Money In Stocks: A Winning System in Good Times or Bad, 3rd Edition.

1. Decent book. Time could be better spent by finding an online article on CANSLIM. Far too much IBD (Investors Business Daily) promotion. If you're planning on subscribing to IBD I suppose with would serve as a good instruction manual with some old examples.



2. Its complicated. I'm not going to paint a rosy picture here; it takes time to digest AND understand the powerful concepts that William O'neil has gathered, with arguably years of research. But once you get past the heavy technicalities of understanding stocks, you will sail through them without fear and an edge.



3. Do not listen to the negative opinions or reviews. They will not make you a dime. This book will teach a way of thinking to begin to make money in stocks. There are no books that you can buy that I know of that hand you a winning secret that will make you money, and I've read about 150 investment books. This book is your introduction to the world of Bill O'Neil, an investing giant who has made enough of a fortune in the market so that he has no need to A)sell books or
   B)sell newspapers to make money as others here have suggested. Those of you that are old enough may understand that in a certain point in your career you want to leave a legacy, and it appears that this is O'Neils motivation. As a successful non-financial professional, I can tell you that you can make much more in the market than you can ever make in any other job, and this is even more true for a trader such as O'Neil, and he has no need to scam anyone as some other posters have suggested.
   The book is really a detailed outline of what you need to do to make big money in the market. The theory is really a continuation of previous authors extending back to jesse Livermore. Yes, O'Neil pushes the paper, Investors Business Daily (IBD), but the paper really is essential to your investing success. There is no comparison to the entertaining but useless (for making money trading)Wall Street Journal. IBD is really like having a personal research department -it's that good. You cannot superficially approach the book or the paper and expect to make money. What you are getting is the only available entre that I know of for non-wall street professionals into the world of making money trading stocks. Do not pass the opportunity to begin this journey.



4. I haven't traded one share of stock in the Market...yet. With that having been said, I figured, if you're going to get advice about how to be successful in the Market, you may as well go to someone who knows. William J. O'Neil has been trading since the early 1960's. He bought a seat on the Exchange in 1963. William J. is also the founder of Investor's Business Daily (IBD). If you are interested in the Market and you haven't read an IBD, I would suggest that you at least try it. Information is the key to making sound decisions.
   As a whole, the book is basically an advertisment for IBD. But don't let that get in the way of the information, guidance, logic, and strategies that are offered within the book. Before reading this book, I didn't have a clue about trading stocks. Now, I'm confident that I can pick a potential winner, take a position at the right time under he right conditions, take profits at the right time and, if necessary, bail out with minimum losses.
   I definately recommend this book.



5. William O'Neil, who started a successful financial paper known as Investors Business Daily, wrote How to Make Money in Stocks. Decade of research, critical thinking and common sense has helped O'Neil to create some very powerful ways of investing successfully.
   
   This book isn't about getting rich quick. It takes time, study diligence and patience coupled with controlling ones emotions to become an excellent investor.
   
   I have read many books, magazines and articles on investing in stocks, bonds, mutual funds and more over the years. O'Neil's ideas are some of the most solid and consistent I have found to apply to the stock market.
   
   In the book he teaches his CAN SLIM method of investing. Looking at these indicators are powerful ways to find the right stocks. CAN SLIM stands for:
   
   C = Current Quarterly Earnings per share: The Higher the Better
   A = Annual Earnings Increases: Look for Growth
   N = New Products, New Management, New Highs
   S = Supply and Demand
   L = Leader or Laggard
   I = Institutional Sponsorship
   M = Market Direction
   
   There are other great ideas in the book such as: Nineteen Common Mistakes Most Investors Make, How to Cut Your Losses, When to Sell and Take Your Profit and much more. How to Make Money in Stocks is a gold mine of ideas!
   
   The Re-Discovery of Common Sense: A Guide to: The Lost Art of Critical Thinking

5 comments about The Retirement Savings Time Bomb . . . and How to Defuse It: A Five-Step Action Plan for Protecting Your IRAs, 401(k)s, and Other RetirementPlans from Near Annihilation by the Taxman.

1. Worth the price...easy read, sometimes wordy...taught me worthwhile info on retirement savings, and how to keep the government away from your money.



2. If you have any retirement accounts (IRA, 401K, Keogh, etc.) the government can take a big chunk after you die unless you carefully choose your beneficiaries (the younger the better). No one else ever told me about this. The author writes clearly and with a good sense of humor. Read this, and more importantly act on this excellent advice.



3. Its hard to believe that you can spend your entire working life providing for your family and saving money to support yourself in retirement only to lose most of your retirement assets to the IRS when you die. Ed Slott's recent book provides strategies and ideas on ways to maximize your IRA and other retirement assets so that more of it stays in your family and out of the hands of the government.
   
   Ed turns the table on the IRS and puts you in greater control of how your IRA assets are taxed and when. Using these strategies, it is possible for your beneficiaries to grow your IRA assets faster than the IRS can tax them! It's not rocket science, but you have to know how to do it.
   
   If you have significant IRA assets and follow the strategies Ed describes, you will be able to leverage your IRA to its fullest leaving a financial legacy for your family that will provide financial security and income for decades to come -- long after you are gone. The alternative? Allow the IRS to take what they want first and let your kids fight over what is left. You decide.



4. A great book to avoid losing your hard earned IRA money. And great tips for passing it on to your kids.



5. Writing reviews for Amazon is getting ridiculous. I received my order before the deadline and in the condition promised.

5 comments about A Random Walk Down Wall Street: The Time-Tested Strategy for Successful Investing, Ninth Edition.

1. i'm a beginner in the field of personal investment and have been looking for a book to help me understand the basics of investment. i have found that in 'random walk'. it's fun to read as well as a well researched book. i am hoping it'll help me make some money :).



2. Deep investing instruction. Not for the novice. Great peeks inside the inner workings of Wall Street; covers historical reviews of the efficiencies of the markets, as well as the glaring problems investors failed to recognize and had to endure; reviews of investment bubbles and manias. Some great technical and fundemental analysis offered.
   
   What I took out of it was one section that happened to be what we all work on. Focus on how to break out of the same trading bad habits, and mastering a successful formula through time tested techniques (stop losses, selling in pieces, quickly reducing positions and re-evaluating losing positions, scaling into strong positions. You name it.



3. This book lives up to its classic billing by delivering a rich array of data to support the authors arguments in an engrossing and entertaining style. The importance of really understanding the relevance of randomness to market action cannot be overemphasized. I truly appreciate the clarity and simplicity that this book has brought to my investing efforts.



4. Fantastic Book - full of common sense and ultmate truths. Read it in October 2007 when it was screaming at me "the market is in a bubble, get out!!" - unfortunately I listened but didnt act. Great book



5. This is great to have in your library to know the intimate working of the various markets and how they came to be. You can't invest in something wisely without knowing how it works!

5 comments about Be a Real Estate Millionaire: Secret Strategies To Lifetime Wealth Today.

1. I have read two books recently, the first one was 'Slash' by the famed Guns N' Roses guitarist and this book by Dean Graziosi, real estate mogul, telling me that I, too, can make millions in real estate. After reading both I have come to this conclusion............I'm joining a rock band!!!



2. 
   This book is not the best book ever written about real estate. More or less it is an advertisement for his real estate course. He does offer a little incite into real estate, but not enough to start investing.



3. I saw a TV ad on this book and ordered it along with all the other items that I let them talk me into because it was a "special deal" since I was new.
   As a real estate agent, I am looking for new ideas on a regular basis with plans to start flipping homes.
   I should have done my homework on Dean Graziousis as when it was all said and done, I found the book to be mostly hype and a whole lot of bragging on Dean Graziosis and what a wonderful person he is. I really cannot tell you much more about the book other than he "walks on water" in his own mind.
   I did plan on keeping the book but I attempted to return some of the products and I have never been treated so rudely in my life!! It took 50 to 60 phone calls and the best I ever received was you have called the wrong department and when I finally reached the right one, all I received was being HUNG UP ON!
   Now I am a mature adult and run my own business and I have never hung up on a customer, ever! I just cannot imagine a person who claims to care so much about people, being so shielded by hundreds of different call answering companies, most of who have no clue what you are talking about. I was supposed to get a web page with the order, was supposed to be able to cancel the "Foreclosure Alert" program, etc. I was charged repeatedly as there was no way to get through to anyone who knew anything.
   All I can say is there are a lot of honest, experienced writers out there but if you want really good advise "stay away from Dean Graziousi's and anything he has to offer, especially his good deals!



4. Dean Graziosi seems to be the only legitimate real estate guru out there today. All the others want to sell you their book, or initial information cheaply, then all they want to do is keep up-selling you more and more junk for hundreds or even thousands of dollars, from seminars, to home study programs to weekend-long "boot-camps!" Dean is different. I bought his "Think A Little Different" course off a TV info-mercial last week BEFORE I even bought his book. The book is great to get you started. He even says right in the book that you are welcome to continue your education with his courses, etc..., but he also tells you that the book is all you need to get started! The book steps you through your first real estate transaction and lays the foundation for a successful real estate investing career. I have tried Carleton Sheets and Ron Legrand with no success at all, but Dean Graziosi is the REAL DEAL!



5. This book is ok for getting some ideas but it's not going to change your life or anything like that. My suggestion is get one used for cheap if possible and go directly to the chapter you are looking for because the first 200 pages is like a "rah rah" and it's a waste of time.

5 comments about Cashflow Quadrant: Rich Dad's Guide to Financial Freedom.

1. The book is vital for those who want to get back on track with there financial situations, the book gives all the points of view that you might need as well as practical steps.
   highly recommend to everyone!



2. A great concept.
   
   If you have not read any of Kiyosaki's books, read this one first.
   
   I hate to use the word "paradigm" because it is often thrown around too easily and it is overused, but this book will change the way you look at your financial life.
   
   Ultimately, you will need to read additional books after this one for more indepth content, but this book will get your mind going in the right direction.



3. Like others, I do agree this book is a little repetitive. Mr. Kiyosaki does restate the same ideas he mentioned in his first book but he goes into more detail on other ideas; like how he made money on some deals. This book is meant to be a general 'coaching' and not a get rich quick seminar. So the repetitive pep talks are necessary and probably are similar in method to which his rich dad gave him. Furthermore, after a lifetime of repeating bad money habits, one needs repetition before correcting those habits. I do plan on continuing the series.



4. Outstanding book. It provides the right financial wisdom that is so desperately needed by many in this country.
   Oh, how I wish I could have had a book like this 20 years ago!
   It will make much better sense if you read the first book in the series first though, "Rich Dad, Poor Dad", if you haven't already done so.



5. Want to know why the rich get richer and everyone else seems to struggle? Is this an end all on the subject- NO it is not, as Robert himself would tell you the study of money if a lifetime pursuit.
   
   However this book does an excellent job of describing the basics of why the rich get richer- and how they do it.
   
   This book is also the first that enabled me to understand some basic accounting principles- mostly by not using numbers and formulas just some simple diagrams. Does it make you a CPA- No. But it does get a working class guy with little to no accounting knowledge the basic understanding of a personal financial statement.
   
   Robert Kiyosaki (and his advisors) write books that make what seems to be complex money subjects seem understandable. Kind of the way AOL made the internet seem easy. Most of us have outgrown AOL a LONG, LONG time ago. And you can improve your financial literacy easily with Robert and his team.

5 comments about Reminiscences of a Stock Operator (Wiley Investment Classics).

1. It clearly shows what lies ahead if your interests are in trading long term. A fascinating story with tons of pointers.



2. I have a background in finance and recently decided to get serious about trading. Most books you find will discuss technical analysis or trading psychology. All of that is good and well but this book allows you to get into the head of a successful trader and actually experience the psychology and analysis that most others talk about.
   
   Though times have changed this book will offer insights into the markets and human fallacies that no textbook can.
   
   Enjoy... I finished this book the second I picked it up in the bookstore.. I think you will too if you're interested in trading.



3. Edwin Lefevre tells the fascinating story of Jesse Livermore, a famous stock operator who time and again made and lost fortunes by speculating on the market. Its greatest value is on the insights and reasoning process behind each move and associated result. It provides good entertainment for stock investors and speculators. Highly recommended!



4. This is a powerful lesson on the importance of risk management. Learn from Livermore's mistakes. It is never okay to risk money you do need for the hopes of accumulating money you do not need. Always know your risk exposure at all times.



5. A Wall Street Classic and it does not disappoint. Published in 1923 the book continues to be one of the most heavily references books on trading and speculation. You'll learn about the early days and the history of the markets, some basic trading strategies, and most importantly: the human psychology of ups and downs of trading and how Larry Livingston (pseudonym for Jesse Livermore) dealt with it all.
   
   I'm not a trader, nor am I aspiring to become one, but this was a fascinating read and I'll recommend it to everyone without hesitation.