Binding: Hardcover
Dewey Decimal Number: 332.6
EAN: 9780071385299
ISBN: 0071385290
Label: McGraw-Hill
Manufacturer: McGraw-Hill
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 240
Publication Date: April 26, 2002
Publisher: McGraw-Hill
Sales Rank: 7793
Studio: McGraw-Hill

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Editorial Review:

Product Description:
Sound, sensible advice from a hero to frustrated investors everywhere

William Bernstein's The Four Pillars of Investing gives investors the tools they need to construct top-returning portfolios­­without the help of a financial adviser. In a relaxed, nonthreatening style, Dr. Bernstein provides a distinctive blend of market history, investing theory, and behavioral finance, one designed to help every investor become more self-sufficient and make betterinformed investment decisions. The 4 Pillars of Investing explains how any investor can build a solid foundation for investing by focusing on four essential lessons, each building upon the other. Containing all of the tools needed to achieve investing success, without the help of a financial advisor, it presents:

• Practical investing advice based on fascinating history lessons from the market
• Exercises to determine risk tolerance as an investor
• An easy-to-understand explanation of risk and reward in the capital markets

Rating: - Fantastic Read
This is an excellent read for every investor, especially with the current economic climate. Great stuff!

Joshua P. Itzoe, Author of Fixing the 401(k): What Fiduciaries Must Know (And Do) to Help Employees Retire Successfully

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Rating: - great book
Excellent book about history and current investing. Would recommend it to anyone. If you do not know if you are speculating, read this

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Rating: - Perfect, Couldn't be happier
Book was shipped fast, and came in great condition. Couldn't ask for anything more

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Rating: - A Must Read for Your Library
William Bernstein has written another must read for the individual investor who wants to chart his own course in the investment world. I was first introduced to this book at a local AAII chapter meeting. Everyone there who had read this book highly recommended it. I suggest reading this book before reading "The Intelligent Asset Allocator" also by the author.Both are excellent books on investing and well worth the time and money spent.

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Rating: - Essential guide for investors
In the introduction to his book, "The Four Pillars of Investing: Lessons for Building a Winning Portfolio," Dr. William Bernstein states that the "competent investor never stops learning." Yet, because the world of investing can be such a confusing place, it sometimes seems that the more you learn, the more confused you get. As a participant on the Bogleheads message board, I feel I am an educated investor but still I often get lost after reading all the different debates: Should I invest in total ... Read More

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