Wisdom on Value Investing: How to Profit on Fallen Angels - Hardcover

Wisdom, Gabriel

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0470457309 ISBN 13: 9780470457306

Publisher: Wiley, 2009

Synopsis

Wisdom on Value Investing offers author Gabriel Wisdom's insights on succeeding in difficult markets. One of his favorite approaches-which is part classic value investing and part behavioral finance-is called "The Fallen Angels Investment Strategy," and it prepares investors to look past short-term value assumptions in order to capture profits. Throughout this book, Wisdom will show you how to capitalize on value plays where the fundamentals are actually strong, but the "general wisdom" surrounding the security has turned negative. He discusses how stocks with the most promise are ones that Wall Street has marked down without regard to their underlying value, and reveals how this type of intrinsic value discount provides a margin of safety during difficult times, and substantial upside rewards for those who find them early enough. Takes value investing one step further by mixing significant amounts of behavioral finance into the analysis Prepares investors to take advantage of other's mistakes A time-tested strategy for any type of market-up or down A classic look at value investing with a twist, this book will put you in a better position to succeed in both bull and bear markets. Includes a Foreword by Mary Buffett and David Clark, authors of Buffettology .

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Review:

"If you are looking for a book that explains how to screen stocks for a long-term investment, then start with Wisdom on Value Investing. You'll find it as entertaining as it is informative. His tips just might make you a bundle of money, or protect you from costly mistakes."
--Thomas Bulkowski, thepatternsite.com, October 2009

" ... I liked this book because it presented value investing in a way that wasn't intimidating. It touched on a lot of investing topics, such as portfolio management and categorizing Fallen Angels, and subjects I haven't even mentioned and does so in a very casual and conversational way."
-- Jim Wang, bargaineering.com, January 2010

"You really can become a better investor if you pay attention to fundamentals, and look for investments that are underpriced but have good upside potential. You may not score big in a year or two, but you are more likely to see steady gains over the years if you employ some of the techniques in Wisdom's book." "
-- Miranda Marquit, AllBusiness.com, February 2010

From the Back Cover:

PRAISE FOR WISDOM ON VALUE INVESTING

"I have worked with Gabriel Wisdom for many years, and he is well positioned to be one of the new Graham and Dodds of this era. This book has much wisdom for investing in the long bear market ahead. I strongly suggest that you study his techniques thoroughly."
--Harry S. Dent Jr., Economist and New York Times bestselling author

"Wisdom on Value Investing has found a permanent place on my bookshelf next to my four editions of Graham's Security Analysis and the last thirty years of Berkshire Hathaway annual reports. I can't think of a better book to have at your side for making money in these turbulent times."
--Mary Buffett and David Clark, internationally acclaimed authors of six books

on Warren Buffett's methods

When it comes to buying and selling stocks, why do some people have a magic touch, while others have the kiss of death?

Based on Gabriel Wisdom's popular Fallen Angels strategy, Wisdom on Value Investing offers you the tools to invest successfully in both bull and bear markets--sharing the top ten traits of the greatest investors in history.

This savvy guide recognizes that markets rise and fall based on emotion, moods, and circumstances, and that people who are aware of this phenomenon--and use it to their advantage--are in a position to make a lot of money.

Laying out his methodology for determining when it is worth investing in a "Fallen Angel" whose stock price has plunged, the tips and strategies found in Wisdom on Value Investing will help you enter today's market with confidence and exit with profits.

About this edition

• Publisher: Wiley
• Publication date: 2009
• ISBN 10: 0470457309
• ISBN 13: 9780470457306
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 208