Jimmy Crabb

Hundreds of new investment books are published annually. Some of these books claim to be the investing equivalent of a miracle drug, helping you to get rich quick. Other books are full of principles that purport to be “tried and true.” Some books try to help you make money in the long run, and others know exactly how to play the market right now. Some of these books have been written by immensely successful investors, and quite frankly, others have been written by investors whose advice you would never take if you could see their portfolio. So the question becomes: How do I know which books are the right books? The answer to this question is actually quite simple: forget about all these books published in the last couple years, and go back to the ones that have stood the test of time. While there are surely books from the last few years that could help you, it is absolutely vital that you lay a foundation with books that the passing of time has proven to be invaluable. All three of these books are full of advice and wisdom that will help any investor, whether you are brand new at this or have been doing it for ages.

1) The Intelligent Investor: This book is considered a must-read, even though Ben Graham originally published it way back in 1934. This book has even been called “the best investment book ever written” by none other than Warren Buffett.

2) The Essays Of Warren Buffett: Speaking of Warren Buffett, this is a collection of his essays, arranged by topic and relevance. While you cannot go wrong with any Buffett book, this one is a great place to begin, as it will help you in every area of investing.

3) Common Stocks And Uncommon Profits & Other Writings: Philip Fisher wrote this excellent collection of the fifteen qualities of an excellent business. These in-depth thoughts from one of the greatest financial thinkers in history is sure to help you expand your portfolio.

By taking the tips of these men who knew how to make the market work for them, you can start to make it work for yourself; no longer will you be one of those who thinks the people who make money in the stock market are simply lucky; instead, you will know from experience that the people who make money in the stock market just plain know more than those who do not.

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