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Common Stocks and Uncommon Profits and Other Writings (Wiley Investment Classics) [Kindle Edition]

Philip A. Fisher (Author), Ken Fisher (Introduction)
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"...written by American Investment genius.... We are delighted to have the opportunity to reproduce an extract from this classic, recently reissued..." (Financial Director, November 2003)

"...these updated classics are packed with investment wisdom..." (What Investment, November 2003)

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"...written by American Investment genius.... We are delighted to have the opportunity to reproduce an extract from this classic, recently reissued..." (Financial Director, November 2003)

"...these updated classics are packed with investment wisdom..." (What Investment, November 2003)

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  • Format: Kindle Edition
  • File Size: 3261 KB
  • Print Length: 320 pages
  • Publisher: Wiley; 2 edition (30 Nov 1957)
  • Sold by: Amazon Media EU S.à r.l.
  • Language English
  • ASIN: B000VI52O0
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  • Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #46,948 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)

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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Surely a great buy! 30 Dec 1998
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Format:Paperback
An excellent book. Can be understood by any layman and the ideas expounded are applicable not only in the US but I think universal. The book has changed my way of looking at buying stocks and to be focused on the growth stocks for long term growth instead of following the ups and downs of the stock market everyday. But there are some pointers that might be a little bit hard to be followed by the layman. Such are the information needed about the organisations' management that your intended to buy in. These information are hard to come by and more importantly assessing them; and another wrong steps could cost the investor. But, again, if to follow Fisher's ideas about spreading the risk, think the cost would not be too heartbreaking.
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31 of 33 people found the following review helpful
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Format:Paperback
I've not heard of the name "Philip Fisher" in my entire school years (4 yrs Undergrad. b-school & 2 yrs MBA) even I've been majoring in Finance. The "fundamental" approach in investing, as opposed to looking at a "beta", has been so ignored by the academica as it's "not objective enough" or that it has no math involved. Indeed, the book is 95% art & 5% science, and there're no certain ways to pick up the technique. However, the book makes so much sense to me that I had to read it twice. The principles are sound and stand through the test of time. Most investing books disappear after a few years, and this one is still as good. Some of the techniques are hard to put into practice such as "getting to know the management" and "investigate the competitors", but this book lets you know that selecting an outstanding long term investment involves more homeworks than most people are willing to do nowaday. The tradeoff btw. "easy money" and risk always exists even in today's stockmarket most people don't know what kind of risk they're undertaking.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
packed with wisdoms 6 Nov 2007
Format:Paperback
If you are expecting to learn how to make quick money from the stock market by reading this book, you'll be, without doubt, disappointed. It is, however, one of the best books to help develop sound and solid knowledge about surviving the stock market and making uncommon profits in the long run.

In order to grasp the general picture of the messages from the author, I rushed it through the first time I read it. And I have got a strong feeling that it pays to read this book from cover to cover. Now, I am about to read it the second time slowly, page by page.

Warren Buffett has scarcely recommended books about the stock market. This book is one of the exceptions. I am a follower of Buffett's philosophy, so I have no qualms at all about recommending this book to those who aim to develop a long-term perspective of the stock market.
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Good, sensible advice.
This is a good book with sensible advice that one should consider when investing. I don't think that the book is as good as Benjamin Graham's 'The Intelligent Investor' but it does... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Rahil Saggar
Essential reading
The book arrived quickly in excellent condition. This book is considered a classic so it needs little promotion. As I have limited funds I am only investing in a few stocks. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Mr. R. Kimberley
this is an amazing book....
warren buffett recommends this book - so it must have some value. it's easy to see how. its an amazing introduction to fundamental analysis. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Gcrikey
An enjoyable read, but not the best book for small investors
I enjoyed reading this book, although for a typical small investor this isn't the best stock picking book. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Davidsha
Classic guide to conservative, but profitable, stock selection and...
In 1958, for the first time, an investment guide made The New York Times' bestseller list. Since then, that book, Philip A. Read more
Published 15 months ago by Rolf Dobelli
Good book on fundamental but lacks practical examples
As usual delivery was great. Book arrived in time. I am not too happy about the content of the book. The preface is boring. Read more
Published on 25 Jan 2010 by A. Sardesai
Growth Stock investing
It is a wonderful piece of work and a must read. The language of book is quite simple and everybody can understand the basic principal of this book, you do not need lot of... Read more
Published on 6 Dec 2009 by Aziz Ahmad
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This is a great book. For me, personally, scuttlebutt revolutionized my way of investing. Small-cap companies are not followed as closely as the big blue chip companies, and I... Read more
Published on 15 Nov 2009 by Mariusz Skonieczny
Inspirational
Fisher opens up his investment philosophy after over 50 years of investing. Three books for the price of one-=- a true bargain. Read more
Published on 5 Dec 1998
Priceless ideas from the mind of a genius !
Those lucky enough to read Philip Fisher's writings early in their investment lifetime, get by far the most logical advice ever formulated. Read more
Published on 19 Aug 1998
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