Five Key Lessons from Top Money Managers [Hardcover]

In Five Key Lessons from Top Money Managers, Scott Kays taps into the investment knowledge of five of the nation′s foremost money managers–Bill Nygren, Andy Stephens, Christopher Davis, Bill Fries, and John Calamos. Through extensive interviews with these investment experts, Kays found five principles that are common to all of them. This book discusses each of these five principles in detail–and gives readers specific tools to implement what they′ve learned by developing a step–by–step process that incorporates all five principles. Kays even teaches readers how to screen for companies that meet the criteria for quality businesses and then analyze three of the qualifying firms to determine if they sell above or below their fair market value.

In Five Key Lessons from Top Money Managers, author and financial professional Scott Kays, CFP®, draws from his extensive interviews with five of the nation′s preeminent money managers—Bill Nygren, Andy Stephens, Christopher Davis, Bill Fries, and John Calamos. Devoting a full chapter to each manager, Kays explores their unique investment philosophies and discusses the strategies that have made them among the best at what they do. Experienced investors will glean tremendous wisdom from the masters′ frank discussions on selecting securities, managing portfolios, and increasing returns while reducing risk. Novices will build a strong foundation from the sound investment principles covered.

Although all of the managers exercise very different investment styles, Kays uncovers five common principles they all practice and to which they all adhere. Understanding these five common principles can help every investor improve their results and achieve investment success, regardless of their investment strategy. Specifically, Five Key Lessons from Top Money Managers will teach you how to:

• Invest instead of speculate
• Develop a personal investment philosophy
• Build a custom investment process
• Identify excellent companies
• Buy stocks only when they sell at, or below, their fair market values

Unlike many books that discuss investment theory, but fail to give readers a practical way to apply what they have learned, Five Key Lessons from Top Money Managers develops a comprehensive, yet simple, investment process that incorporates all five of the masters′ common investment practices. Virtually every investor who has access to a computer and the Internet can learn the process and use it immediately to make intelligent investment decisions. Kays uses examples throughout the book to carefully explain each step. He then examines three companies at the end of the book to demonstrate the model in its entirety.

The knowledge you gain from Five Key Lessons from Top Money Managers will let you experiment with new techniques as you improve your skills and build your personal wealth. Filled with in–depth insights and expert advice, this comprehensive guide has been acclaimed by investment experts and personal financial advisors as one book you must read to succeed in the investment world.