Publisher's Synopsis
This summary is a separate companion to The Intelligent Investor: The Definitive Book on Value Investing. A Book of Practical Counsel by Benjamin Graham. Have you ever bought a book with the intention of making positive changes in your life, and then a month later nothing has changed? A month after you've finished reading the book, life gets busy, and you forget many of the important ideas you've just read. Use this summary to quickly review the most important ideas from the book and get back on track to achieving the positive life-changing results you bought the book to obtain. Millions of people worldwide use book summaries to quickly re-learn important concepts from the books they've read.
By practicing value investing, you can avoid many of the pitfalls that create losses for the average investor. Learn how to invest for the long term by developing a strategy favouring steady growth and consistent profits. These strategies have stood the test of time. They are just are relevant now as ever. Learn how to apply the principles of value investing and reach your financial goals.
Summary Table of Contents:
Value Investing is Different from Speculating
Explaining Value Investing
Determining the Intrinsic Value of an Investment
How to find a Company Perfect for Value Investing
Analyse the Long-Term Potential of the Company
Intelligent Investors Examine the History of the Entire Stock Market
Don't Panic and Sell a Good Investment that Fluctuates Down
Always Diversify Your Investments
How to Diversify Your Investment Portfolio
Never Follow the Market
Don't Invest in Stocks that Have Been Increasing in Value Rapidly
Dollar Cost Averaging
Rebalance Your Portfolio Regularly
The Defensive Investor
The Enterprising Investor
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Please note: This is a separate companion summary of the most important ideas from the book - not the original full-length book.
