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Must-Read Books on Investing, Trading, & Finance

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I have read so many books over the years on finance and investing, and I am always finding new ones to read. It would take me weeks to post every single book I have read about the subject, but I am slowly but surely compiling a list of most if not al...
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Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

This is where it all starts. To be able to invest wisely in companies for long term growth, you must be familiar with fundamental analysis principles, key performance indicators (KPIs), and how to determine if a stock is either under or overvalued. T...
 
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“By far the best book on investing ever written.” – Warren Buffett, also, – Me… Coincidence? I think not This is THE first book any aspiring investor should have in their arsenal. It’s the bible of value investing and Benjamin Graham’s investment ad...
The Intelligent Investor Rev Ed.: Definitive Value Book
 
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Value investing is one of those books and ideas that every aspiring investor should spend time with. Rather than chasing the latest market trends or trying to predict the next hot stock, it teaches you how to determine what a business is actually wor...
Value Investing: From Graham to Buffett
 
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Thomas Sowell, a young black kid born in a time of discrimination, relegated to Harlem projects as a youth, would go on to receive degrees from Harvard, Columbia, and his Ph.D in Economics from the University of Chicago, eventually becoming known as ...
Basic Economics: A Common Sense Guide to the Economy by Thomas Sowell
 
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Yes, yes, another book on Valuation. However Valuation is the cornerstone of investing and the economy. The value of something is what makes it sink or swim. So again, this book is a must-read because it demystifies one of the most important skills i...
The Little Book of Valuation: How to Value a Company
 
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A short book stacked with years of knowledge straight from the Oracle of Omaha himself. This book is all about how to manage people, money, and more importantly, your own expectations, goals, and values. Planning is crucial, and this book of lessons ...
Lessons for Investors and Managers from Buffett

Technical Analysis & the Indicators of Trading

While Fundamental Analysis evaluates an asset’s underlying value by examining factors such as financial statements, earnings, economic conditions, industry trends, and management, Technical Analysis, by contrast, focuses primarily on price, volume, m...
 
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Widely regarded as the ultimate Technical Analysis Bible, Technical Analysis of the Financial Markets by John Murphy is known as the premier foundational text for understanding technical analysis because it brings together the field’s core principles...
Technical Analysis of the Financial Markets by John J. Murphy
 
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At the end of the day, trading is all about leaving emotion at the door. Trading is Math is a new and in my opinion, a pretty essential reading for anyone serious about trading because it shifts your focus from emotions and predictions to probabiliti...
Trading is Math: Formulas for Profitable Trading
 
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This book is an absolute gem. It sometimes is used as a textbook for college courses pertaining to the field, but I feel like it’s often overlooked when considering some of the best books on technical analysis. It is essentially a comprehensive guid...
Technical Analysis of Stock Trends 11th Ed.
 
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In this influential book, legendary investor George Soros introduces his theory of reflexivity; the idea that market participants don't just react to reality, they help shape it. Blending philosophy, economics, and real-world investing, Soros revea...
The Alchemy of Finance by George Soros

Foundations to Understanding the Market

This title is self explanatory. If you want to learn how to understand how the market operates, why it works the way it does, and how to use that knowledge to your advantage — then these are the books for you.
 
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Howard Marks is known by many as a legendary figure in “The Market” – in other words, this guy knows how to make money through investing in the stock market. A lot of money. He is currently co-chair at Oaktree Capital Management, the largest investor...
Mastering The Market Cycle by Howard Marks