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The global financial crisis that erupted in 2008 exposed the flaws in many investment strategies. This book explores the controversies that surround the management of wealth and provides guidance on how to construct investment strategies that are appropriate for each investor. With its detailed analysis, supported by data and anecdotes, it is above all a practical guide. It shows how the insights of behavioural analysis are widely reflected in investor...

"We're all familiar with "choice overload," whether on a trip to the grocery store, or while flipping through satellite TV channels. And while it's human to want all of the options, the surprising truth is that the more choice we have, the less satisfied we are. And nowhere is this more true--or more dangerous--than in our investments. Despite the troubled global economy, there are tens of thousands of mutual funds, hedge funds, exchange-traded funds,...

Explains the basics of investing and offers guidance in making the five informed decisions leading to a successful investment experience at any level.

"The followers of John C. Bogle have made simple communication about investing an art form. During its more than 20 years of existence, the Bogleheads have moved from a loose association of dedicated investors to a formal website, Bogleheads.org. (The Bogleheads previously gathered online at the "Vanguard Diehards" message board on Morningstar.com.) The Bogleheads website now attracts an incredible 1.5 million visits per month and as many as 1,500...

Presenting effective portfolio management practices supported by their underlying theory, this invaluable resource provides the tools and instruction required to meet investor objectives and deliver superior performance. --

"Get up to speed on the latest investing strategies, techniques, and products--and raise your game to a whole new level The financial services industry has undergone a major transformation over the last decade, including increased concerns from investors, the growth of the independent model, the growth of Robo-advisors, product evolution, increased market correlations--in addition to geopolitical risks, population growth, technological advances, and...

"Create Your Winning Stock-Market Portfolio will help market-rookies and seasoned pros become better investors by offering them a cutting-edge investment tool. The book starts with an explanation of risk and how it affects you as an investor, the ingredients toward preparation-thinking, and why you want to invest, then rolls into key financial metrics, business strategies and models, including the Five-Stack decision strata of Macro, Sector, Value,...

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