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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
funny
informative
slow-paced
A classic, for good reason.
Occasional humor, but mostly just a lot of stuff to get through.
I found it hard to stay engaged, especially because many of the important points have already been adopted and summarized by other places like Betterment or Motley Fool.
Occasional humor, but mostly just a lot of stuff to get through.
I found it hard to stay engaged, especially because many of the important points have already been adopted and summarized by other places like Betterment or Motley Fool.
informative
slow-paced
This book had a lot of information on investing strategies and their pros and cons. Overall very informative and stick to index funds.
Just for interest "A Random Walk" isn't a random statement, it turns out its a perjorative referring to the arguments about whether the Stock Market is random or not (I initially thought the title was just kind of like the author 'randomly' blundering around Wall St to learn more about it)
This book is definitely on the denser more academic side of investing which was exactly something that I was after in pursuing this topic.
Unfortunately for some it could be upsetting as the thesis of this essentially debunks or undermines most trading strategies recommended instead to focus on Index investing. That said the author quite clearly agrees with the thrills of individual investing and provides sound advice on how to manage funds and risks to indulge.
As mentioned Random Walk is dense, its probably not for the light hearted, but luckily is very well organized so can be used like a text-book and referenced as needed.
This book is definitely on the denser more academic side of investing which was exactly something that I was after in pursuing this topic.
Unfortunately for some it could be upsetting as the thesis of this essentially debunks or undermines most trading strategies recommended instead to focus on Index investing. That said the author quite clearly agrees with the thrills of individual investing and provides sound advice on how to manage funds and risks to indulge.
As mentioned Random Walk is dense, its probably not for the light hearted, but luckily is very well organized so can be used like a text-book and referenced as needed.
Interesting stuff at the beginning, but I lost momentum once it got into the details of behavioral economics
funny
informative
medium-paced
funny
informative
slow-paced
Really solid book - interesting dive into the history of the "stock market" starting with the East India Company, Mississippi Company, and South Sea company and traces this back to current day. I enjoyed the author's suggestions and "personal advice" on retirement funds, social security, etc.
I find the text hard to read times. I also struggled with being engaged with the text.
informative
slow-paced