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How to Invest When Prices Are Rising (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

Irving Fisher

 
9781330005552: How to Invest When Prices Are Rising (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

Navigate rising prices with practical guidance on protecting income and growing wealth.
This nonfiction classic offers a clear look at how inflation—the rising cost of living—affects investments. It explains why the bondholder or the stockholder may be affected differently when prices rise, and it argues for a more stable, predictable approach to investing during times of economic change. The book presents why a stable standard of purchasing power matters to every investor and what this means for choosing between bonds, stocks, and other assets.

Two short sections frame the material: first, the problem of price rises and the search for reliable income; second, how investors can position their portfolios to weather ongoing price shifts. Throughout, the emphasis is on practical decisions, not hype, with an eye toward long-term security and prudent strategy.

What you’ll experience
- Core ideas about how rising prices erode fixed incomes and why purchasing power matters.
- Clear comparisons of bonds and stocks, including when each may be advantaged or risky amid price changes.
- Step-by-step thoughts on reallocating between bonds and stocks to balance income and growth.
- A focus on selecting safer, high-grade investments and understanding their role in a changing economy.

Ideal for readers of financial history and investors seeking steady, informed counsel during inflationary periods.

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