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149 reviews for:
A Random Walk Down Wall Street: The Time-Tested Strategy for Successful Investing
Burton G. Malkiel
4.01 AVERAGE
149 reviews for:
A Random Walk Down Wall Street: The Time-Tested Strategy for Successful Investing
Burton G. Malkiel
4.01 AVERAGE
I didn't like the sexual innuendo and shilling of Wealthfront toward the end which knocked off a star for me.
I liked the historical perspective pf various financial crises. It was also an entertaining and funny perspective of previous financial bubbles. Index funds, diversification, and limits on gambling with individual stocks.
I liked the historical perspective pf various financial crises. It was also an entertaining and funny perspective of previous financial bubbles. Index funds, diversification, and limits on gambling with individual stocks.
informative
reflective
slow-paced
informative
slow-paced
The 1st (and possibly only) book you need to read about investing
This was my first book into the world of investing strategies and ways to double my money in 21 days (it's a joke). Malkiel has covered a lot of ground in this book covering technical and financial analysis of the markets, and slowly building up to the idea of markets being efficient.
I like the examples and explanations provided by the author for critical ideas in the book. The writing is also humorous and non-dry which I always appreciate for a non-fiction.
I like the examples and explanations provided by the author for critical ideas in the book. The writing is also humorous and non-dry which I always appreciate for a non-fiction.
Recently I finished John Bogel's stellar "The Intelligent Investor" and found this to be a much more comprehensive book with that kept me reading from page 1 to the end.
The book starts off very academically. Discussing in detail the differences between chartists and fundamentalists. Also, it explores a myriad of investment topics: behavioral finance, beta and systematic risk, and a detailed look at risk.
As someone starting out, looking for a strategy to augment my savings, this serves as one of my fundamental reads. Should find out in 25 years if it serves a payout.
The book starts off very academically. Discussing in detail the differences between chartists and fundamentalists. Also, it explores a myriad of investment topics: behavioral finance, beta and systematic risk, and a detailed look at risk.
As someone starting out, looking for a strategy to augment my savings, this serves as one of my fundamental reads. Should find out in 25 years if it serves a payout.
One of the best financial books on the market today.
Must read updated edition. Corollary: read about the controversy over the efficient-market hypothesis, and heed Buffett's advice to the non-professional investor: "Put 10% [..] in short-term government bonds and 90% in a very low-cost S&P 500 index fund. (I suggest Vanguard’s.) I believe the trust’s long-term results from this policy will be superior to those attained by most investors – whether pension funds, institutions or individuals – who employ high-fee managers." Personal finance chapter: Chapter 9