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“…a well–researched work…goes against the grain…” (Gulf Business, January 2006)
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In Just One Thing, author John Mauldin offers an incomparable shortcut to prosperity: the personal guidance of an outstanding group of recognized financial experts, each offering the single most useful piece of advice garnered from years of investing. Conversational rather than technical in tone, each contributor’s personal principle for success is illustrated with entertaining and illuminating real–life stories.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
First off, if you are not ready Mauldin's free weekly newsletters, sign up at his Investors Insight webpage and get his Thoughts From the Frontline, and Outside the Box newsletters. I have learned more from this source than any other during the past 5 years. His insights are deep and thoughtful, even if you are not a finace/economics whizz (I am neither). The fact that these are free just blows my mind!
This book will be a classic. It is a very readable collection of wisdom from some of the greats. You can read it in any order as the chapters are independent of each other and written by different authors. 75% of the book is readable by and will be of interest to beginner investors. I wish I had read this when it first came out. I have read it twice.
I was so impressed with this book that I purchased 3 copies for friends via Amazon and had them delivered to their homes. They all thoroughly enjoyed the book and it has led to some interesting discussions when we get together.
This book will be a classic. It is a very readable collection of wisdom from some of the greats. You can read it in any order as the chapters are independent of each other and written by different authors. 75% of the book is readable by and will be of interest to beginner investors. I wish I had read this when it first came out. I have read it twice.
I was so impressed with this book that I purchased 3 copies for friends via Amazon and had them delivered to their homes. They all thoroughly enjoyed the book and it has led to some interesting discussions when we get together.
Format:Hardcover
Ignore the title, if you will. This is a grand introduction to trading/investment in that it encourages the reader to look specifically at only one strategy. Ok, saying that, it isn't as simple as 1-2-3, just some principles and why you need to pay attention to them. Maudlin is an internationally renowned author so you can accept his advice with more confidence than you might for other lesser known authors. He specifically enumerates 13 rules that you should bear in mind. Occasionally dense text might obfuscate his meaning but reading cover to cover will make his intent plain.
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66 of 75 people found the following review helpful
Some Good Tidbits, but it's no Bulls-Eye
9 Nov 2005
Format:Hardcover
I was extremely excited to read this book because I thought Bull's Eye Investing was fantastic. I knew that each chapter was written by a different investor and since most of John's book/article recommendations have been great as well (Unexpected Returns, Fooled by Randomness, etc), I thought I would discover some new brilliant investing ideas. Honestly, I was a little disappointed.
The highlights for me were Chapters 6, 8 by James Montier and Rob Arnott. One of these discussed the flaws of Mkt Cap Weight Indices and how non weighted should outperform them in the future. Since we money managers are benchmarked against these indices, the implications are very important.
The other highlight was James Montiers Guide to "Thinking about thinking." It explained many human behavioral traits and how they apply it to investing. There were some new ideas that I hadn't heard before.
The other chapters including John's chapter at the end were just more of the same things I've heard over and over. This may be because I've read many of these investor's other books and articles before so for somebody new to these investors, it may be different.
The highlights for me were Chapters 6, 8 by James Montier and Rob Arnott. One of these discussed the flaws of Mkt Cap Weight Indices and how non weighted should outperform them in the future. Since we money managers are benchmarked against these indices, the implications are very important.
The other highlight was James Montiers Guide to "Thinking about thinking." It explained many human behavioral traits and how they apply it to investing. There were some new ideas that I hadn't heard before.
The other chapters including John's chapter at the end were just more of the same things I've heard over and over. This may be because I've read many of these investor's other books and articles before so for somebody new to these investors, it may be different.
14 of 15 people found the following review helpful
12 diverse essays with even more diverse value/quality
8 Aug 2006
Format:Hardcover
If you compare this book directly with Market Wizards I & II, you will definitely be very disappointed. However, if the presence of 2 or 3 very bright ideas in one single book can already satisfy you well, you may still give it a try. IMHO, the chapters by Andy Kessler (lower cost creates its own huge market), Dennis Gartman (12 trading rules) and Gary Shilling (the long bull market of long bonds) are outstanding, whilst the rest are just so so or even substandard. Sorry to say that there are many better alternatives in the market of the "various authors" genre. On the other hand, "Wall Street Meat" and "Running Money", two books by Andy Kessler alone, are much better and interesting than this. In short, not recommended.
Below please find my most favorite saying in the whole book:-
Change is like a train. It can either run over you, or you can catch it to the future. pg 219
Below please find my most favorite saying in the whole book:-
Change is like a train. It can either run over you, or you can catch it to the future. pg 219
12 of 13 people found the following review helpful
Thoughful investments.
14 Feb 2006
Format:Hardcover
This book goes through the thoughts of various successful investors and business individuals. These individuals include Rob Arnott, Bill Bonner, Richard Russell and others. I found this book to be insightful to understand at a high-level various investment strategies (bonds, 2% rule, etc.) and methods (trading, risk and psychological).
I would recommend this book to individuals that understand and have completed various investments to be able to take the investments to another level by diversification.
My favorite section was chapter 11 with "rich man, poor man" which summarized the book in a chapter. I also found chapter 12 to be a good view into the future for investments. I guess you would need to make your own decision once you read the book.
Enjoy!
I would recommend this book to individuals that understand and have completed various investments to be able to take the investments to another level by diversification.
My favorite section was chapter 11 with "rich man, poor man" which summarized the book in a chapter. I also found chapter 12 to be a good view into the future for investments. I guess you would need to make your own decision once you read the book.
Enjoy!
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