Investing gifts

The high-wire true story of the millionaire trader, who won the finance game and then blew it wide open. 'If you were gonna rob a bank, and you saw the vault door there, left open, what would you do? Would you wait around?' Ever since he was a kid, kicking broken footballs on the streets of East London in the...

Ready to ditch the 9-to-5 and build lasting wealth through property? In Roadmap to Property Success, seasoned investor and coach Steve Goodey shares the exact strategies that helped him – and thousands of Kiwis – build sustainable property portfolios from scratch. With real-life lessons, hard-won wisdom, and zero sugar-coating, this is your no-BS guide to property investing in New Zealand....

75th Anniversary Edition The classic work on investing, filled with sound and safe principles that are as reliable as ever, now revised with an introduction and appendix by financial legend Warren Buffett—one of the author’s most famous students—and newly updated commentaries on each chapter from distinguished Wall Street Journal writer Jason Zweig. “By far the best book about investing ever...

From the legendary vice-chairman of Berkshire Hathaway, lessons in investment strategy, philanthropy, and living a rational and ethical life. "A timeless classic that will change how you approach life. There is a billion-dollar education inside this book." -Shane Parrish, founder of Syrus Partners and Farnam Street "Spend each day trying to be a little wiser than you were when you...

Fooled by Randomness by Nassim Nicholas Taleb is a profound and engaging exploration of the role of chance in our lives. Set against the backdrop of financial markets, where Taleb draws much of his insight, the book delves deep into how we mistakenly attribute success to skill rather than acknowledging the significant impact of randomness and luck. Through a series...

Finalist of the Personal Finance and Investment Book of the Year at the Australian Business Book Awards 2022 Find financial freedom through property investment with help from an Australian success story. Drawing on his own remarkable rags-to-riches story, author Eddie Dilleen delivers a recipe for financial independence in 30 Properties Before 30: How You Can Start Investing in Property Right...

Unshakeable by Tony Robbins and Peter Mallouk is a pivotal guide that offers investors, both seasoned and novice, actionable strategies to not just weather market fluctuations but to thrive amidst them. Building upon the foundational principles laid out in Robbins' acclaimed work Money: Master the Game, this book delves deeper into the intricacies of successful investing, presenting readers with a...

More than one million copies have been sold of this seminal book on investing in which legendary mutual-fund manager Peter Lynch explains the advantages that average investors have over professionals and how they can use these advantages to achieve financial success. One Up on Wall Street is a comprehensive guide to investment strategies written by one of America's most successful...

In the complex and often perplexing realm of investment, where misinformation and intricate puzzles abound, The Simple Path to Wealth by J L Collins emerges as a beacon of clarity. The book offers an enlightening approach to managing and growing financial wealth with simplicity and confidence, set against a backdrop of captivating personal anecdotes and sage advice. Whether you are...

The first and fascinating look into the mind of Jim Simons, the shy billionaire who revolutionised Wall Street. Jim Simons is the greatest moneymaker in modern financial history. His record bests those of legendary investors, including Warren Buffett, George Soros, and Ray Dalio. Yet Simons and his strategies are shrouded in mystery. The financial industry has long craved a look...

Moneyball by Michael Lewis takes readers on an enthralling journey into the world of American baseball, diving deep into the compelling narrative of the Oakland Athletics, a free-spending league's unintended underdog. Lewis masterfully unveils the story of how this modestly-budgeted team, steered by their iconoclastic general manager, Billy Beane, dared to challenge the conventions of America's favourite pastime. Armed with...

In a time of rampant misinformation about ways of growing your money, Burton G. Malkiel's gimmick-free investment guide is more necessary than ever. Whether you're considering your first 401k contribution or contemplating retirement, the fully updated, fiftieth anniversary edition of A Random Walk Down Wall Street remains the best investment guide money can buy. Drawing on his experience as an...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Mastering the Market Cycle by Howard Marks is an essential reading for anyone interested in the world of investing and finance. Renowned for his ability to distil complex market trends into comprehensible insights, Marks provides readers with a comprehensive guide to understanding and capitalising on the cyclical nature of economies, companies, and markets. The book explores...

From the legendary vice-chairman of Berkshire Hathaway, lessons in investment strategy, philanthropy, and living a rational and ethical life. Originally published in 2005, this compendium of eleven talks delivered by the legendary Berkshire Hathaway vice-chairman between 1986 and 2007 has become a touchstone for a generation of investors and entrepreneurs seeking to absorb the enduring wit and wisdom of one...

A brilliant book packed with powerful insights from the world's most successful investors - Tony Robbins A profound, eloquent, and much-needed call for a reassessment of how we build our portfolios and live our lives - Stig Brodersen A classic ... for generations, will define what it means to be a better investor and a better human - Guy Spier...

In Liar's Poker, Michael Lewis provides a riveting account of his time on Wall Street during the mid-1980s, capturing both the exhilaration and the excess of the era. As a young and naïve trainee at Salomon Brothers, one of the most powerful and profitable merchant banks of the time, Lewis is thrust into a world defined by intense competition, merciless...

Picking up where The Disciplined Trader left off, Trading in the Zone bridges the gap between thinking the market is actually doing something and actually making the trade. It is designed to give readers the insight and understanding they need about themselves and the nature of trading that will earn them constant success.

Tony Robbins returns with another must-read financial book revealing the strategies of many of the world’s greatest investors. RAY DALIO, founder of Bridgewater and author of Principles Tony Robbins, who has coached more than fifty million people from 100 countries, is the world’s #1 life and business strategist. In this new book, he teams up with Christopher Zook, a renowned...

The ultimate guide for young people looking to build long-term wealth in the stock market The New Money Strategy: The Modern Guide to Rational, Long-Term Investing is the ultimate strategy guide to help a new generation of investors harness the power of value investing and the stock market. In this book, Brandon van der Kolk, founder of the popular New...

Words of wisdom from the late Charlie Munger—Warren Buffett’s longtime business partner and the visionary Vice Chairman of Berkshire Hathaway—collected and interpreted with an eye towards investing by David Clark, coauthor of the bestselling Buffettology series. Born in Omaha, Nebraska in 1924, Charlie Munger studied mathematics at the University of Michigan, trained as a meteorologist at Cal Tech Pasadena while...

An insightful new take on the life and work of one of the world's most remarkable investors: Warren Buffett In the 30th Anniversary Edition of The Warren Buffett Way, celebrated author and investor Robert Hagstrom delivers the definitive version of his bestselling compendium of the investment strategies made famous by Warren Buffett. The Warren Buffett Way describes the twelve investment...

Amazon, Apple, Facebook, and Google are the four most influential and pervasive companies on the planet today. For years, their staggering success and impact have been the subject of numerous analyses, yet an air of mystery still surrounds their omnipotence. In The Four, Scott Galloway, a renowned business professor, delivers an incisive and thought-provoking examination of how these companies achieved...

What are the implications for finance and investing in an era of generative AI, and how can you better understand these developments to protect and grow your wealth? In November 2022, OpenAI released GPT-4 in a chatbot form to the public. In just two months, it claimed 100 million users, the fastest app to ever reach this benchmark. Since then,...

All the investing basics you need to know, from the bestselling For Dummies line This updated edition of Investing For Dummies offers sound advice to everyone who wants to build wealth through investing. Learn about stock investing, bond investing, mutual fund and ETF investing, real estate investing, and picking the most trustworthy resources for your needs. Turn to this jargon-free...

Go from zero to investing and build the wealth you want Control your money? Control your future! Sit back and watch your wealth grow by investing the smart and simple way. The Quick-Start Guide to Investing will show you how to kick-start your share-investing journey today. No more gatekeeping. This handy, step-by-step guide gives you everything you need to know...

"This is that rarity, a useful book."—Warren Buffett Howard Marks, the chairman and cofounder of Oaktree Capital Management, is renowned for his insightful assessments of market opportunity and risk. After four decades spent ascending to the top of the investment management profession, he is today sought out by the world's leading value investors, and his client memos brim with insightful...

The world's top traders reveal the secrets of their phenomenal success! How do the world's most successful traders amass tens, hundreds of millions of pounds a year? Are they masters of an occult knowledge, lucky winners in a random market lottery, natural-born virtuosi—Mozarts of the markets? In search of an answer, bestselling author Jack D. Schwager interviewed dozens of top...

Australia’s best-selling guide for smarter investing in the sharemarket When it’s time to invest your earnings, you need accurate, trusted guidance that will weather economic highs and lows, outlive trends and stand the test of time. In this 32nd edition of Top Stocks, market expert Martin Roth gives you the essential knowledge you need to grow your portfolio and profits. An...

New Zealand's most successful personal finance writer explains the 7 secrets to making money on the share market. This revised and updated edition of Martin Hawes' bestselling book, Shares, has been written to help both novice and experienced investors. Anyone can make money from the sharemarket, and Martin shows us how by starting with first principles and then explaining the...

A page-turning front-row seat among the dreamers and schemers trying to ride the crypto rollercoaster, by a prominent crypto influencer and authority, for fans of Michael Lewis's LIAR'S POKER, and Zeke Faux's NUMBER GO UP. THE WILD INSIDE STORY OF CRYPTO'S GET-RICH-QUICK UNDERBELLY Nat Eliason had six months to make as much money as possible before his first child was...

More Money Than God by Sebastian Mallaby is an engrossing exploration of the enigmatic world of hedge funds, blending riveting storytelling with astute financial analysis. This meticulously researched book takes readers on a journey through the evolution of hedge funds from their origins in the mid-20th century to their pivotal role in the financial crises of the late 2000s. Through...

The book The New Case for Gold by James Rickards offers a compelling argument for the timeless value of gold in today's complex economic landscape. Rickards, a well-known investment advisor and financial expert, delves into the critical reasons why gold remains a reliable and stable asset, especially during periods of political upheaval and market uncertainty. This thought-provoking narrative takes readers...

Find clarity, build confidence and plan the retirement that’s right for you For most Australians, retirement raises two big questions: what will I do with my time, and will my money last? In 12 Months to Retire Right, Glen James and Vince Scully guide you through the 12 key areas you need to consider (from mindset and purpose to investing...

Sharenanigans is a fun and competitive board game, built with the basic principles of investing in shares at its heart. Sharenanigans offers an introductory experience into the world of investing in shares. But don’t be fooled, with players competing to become the wealthiest at the table, everyone is in it for themselves. Oh and watch out for the Wolf, he’s...

Conquer the markets and become a successful day trader Day trading is a fast-paced, sometimes risky form of investment. Day Trading For Dummies provides you with the information you need to get started with this quick-action form of trading for income and maintain your assets. Learn how the market works, how to read and predict price movements, and how to...

Chart Your Course to Wealth: Invest Your Way A real-world guide to taking control of your money and building the life you want True investing success is not found by following someone else’s path. It’s only when you chart your own way forward that you can really begin to accelerate your wealth. Invest Your Way: How to Grow Your Wealth on...

From your first investment to a property empire: mastering the Australian tax system to build property wealth. This book will teach you how to navigate the complex world of property investment in Australia to secure a comfortable retirement income. Property Secrets of the Rich is an empowering guide for Australians of all ages to ride the property wave and build...

The ultimate millennial investment guide from the award-winning, number one bestselling author of She's on the Money. Through the She's on the Money podcast and online community, and her bestselling first book, millennial financial adviser Victoria Devine has helped thousands of Australians take charge of their financial futures. Investing is a huge part of building wealth, which is why Victoria's...

A crash course in managing personal wealth and building a profitable portfolio—from stocks and bonds to IPOs and more! Too often, textbooks turn the noteworthy details of investing into tedious discourse that would put even Warren Buffett to sleep. Investing 101 cuts out the boring explanations and instead provides a hands-on lesson that keeps you engaged as you learn how...

75th Anniversary Edition The classic work on investing, filled with sound and safe principles that are as reliable as ever, now revised with an introduction and appendix by financial legend Warren Buffett—one of the author’s most famous students—and newly updated commentaries on each chapter from distinguished Wall Street Journal writer Jason Zweig. “By far the best book about investing ever...

Mutual fund superstar Peter Lynch and author John Rothchild explain the basic principles of the stock market and business in an investing guide that will enlighten and entertain anyone who is high school age or older. Many investors, including some with substantial portfolios, have only the sketchiest idea of how the stock market works. The reason, say Lynch and Rothchild,...

This story literally has what it takes: the anecdotes, the insights and, most of all, the values to guide the next generation of entrepreneurs – Mark Carney Blackstone chairman, CEO and co-founder Stephen A. Schwarzman shows readers how to build, transform and lead thriving organisations. Stephen Schwarzman took $400,000 and cofounded Blackstone, the investment firm that manages over $500 billion...

Discover the best investment options for growing your wealth faster, and start living the life you really want. In Replace Your Salary by Investing, financial advisor and money geek Ben Nash delivers a start-to-finish game plan to get more out of your money. You’ll learn practical, real-world strategies, skipping the money jargon in favour of actionable principles you can apply...

Legendary money manager Peter Lynch explains his strategies for investing and offers advice on how to pick stocks and mutual funds to assemble a successful investment portfolio. Develop a Winning Investment Strategy—with Expert Advice from “The Nation’s #1 Money Manager.” Peter Lynch’s “invest in what you know” strategy has made him a household name among investors, both big and small....

The extraordinary journey of Instagram is meticulously chronicled in No Filter by Sarah Frier, offering a rare peek behind the scenes of how the world's most successful app came to be. This book is a captivating account of Instagram's rise, from its humble beginnings in a Silicon Valley coffee shop to its staggering billion-dollar acquisition by Facebook, all the way...

The sharemarket guide that's helped over 100,000 Australians invest with confidence. With markets shifting, inflation biting and investment taxes changing, it's never been more important to know exactly where to put your money. In this 33rd edition of Top Stocks, market expert Martin Roth gives you clear, data-backed guidance on which Australian companies deserve a place in your portfolio. Trusted...

This is Warren Buffett's complete shareholder letters from 1965 to 2024. 60 years of unfiltered insight into how the world's most successful investor built Berkshire Hathaway from a tiny textile company into a trillion-dollar compounding machine. If you want summaries and sound bites, other books will do the job. If you want the unfiltered record, this is it. No hindsight,...

Learn to make money in the stock market, even if you've never traded before. The stock market is the greatest opportunity machine ever created. Are you ready to get your piece of it? This book will teach you everything that you need to know to start making money in the stock market today. Don't gamble with your hard-earned money. If...

The Market Wizards are back! Market Wizards: The Next Generation continues in the three-decade tradition of the hugely popular Market Wizards series, interviewing exceptionally successful traders to learn how they achieved their extraordinary performance results. The twist in this latest instalment is that the featured traders have the youngest average age of any book in the series. Despite their relative...

How to transform your trading results by transforming yourself In the unique arena of professional trading coaches and consultants, Van K. Tharp is an internationally recognised expert at helping others become the best traders they can be. In Trading Beyond the Matrix: The Red Pill for Traders and Investors, Tharp leads readers to dramatically improve their trading results and financial...

How to Day Trade: The Plain Truth is a book of straight talk about what it really takes to become a day trader, and how to learn what you need to know. Do you think you know what day trading is really about? If so, where did you get your information? Social media is full of people claiming that they...

"Once I picked it up I did not put it down until I finished. . . . What Schwed has done is capture fully—in deceptively clean language—the lunacy at the heart of the investment business." -- From the Foreword by Michael Lewis, Bestselling author of Liar's Poker ". . . one of the funniest books ever written about Wall Street."...

The ultimate behind-the-curtain look at the hedge fund industry, unlocking the most valuable stories, secrets, and lessons directly from those who have played the game best. Written by Maneet Ahuja, the hedge fund industry insider, The Alpha Masters brings the secretive world of hedge funds into the light of day for the first time. As the authority that the biggest...

"This is a definitive, excellent book on Elliott, and I recommend it to all who have an interest in the Wave Principle." —Richard Russell, Dow Theory Letters "Gold and Silver Today wholeheartedly endorses this book. It is the definitive work on a scientific wave theory of human experience. If you are interested in technical or wave analysis, it should be...

Develop ETF expertise with this straightforward guide Investing in ETFs For Dummies covers all the basics you need to make calculated and profitable choices when investing in exchange-traded funds. ETFs provide investors with the opportunity to quickly and easily gain exposure to wide swaths of the market. There are funds linked to popular market indices like the S&P 500, quirky...

Make the most of your investment portfolio with a mix of assets from stocks to real estate to cryptocurrency. There’s nothing more satisfying than seeing the balance of a financial account grow month over month. But before that can happen, you need to know the best places to invest your money. Who can you trust for solid, reliable investing advice?...

Add another dimension to your portfolio with commodities Commodities For Dummies gives you a complete overview of the basics of investing in commodities. Step-by-step explanations, along with the most up-to-date market information and global events, make it easy to invest in the stuff the world is made of. This book helps you identify the most valuable commodities to add to...

Demystify stock charts so you can up your investing game Candlestick Charting For Dummies is here to show you that candlestick charts are not just for Wall Street traders. Everyday investors like you can make sense of all those little lines and boxes, with just a little friendly Dummies training. We’ll show you where to find these charts (online or...

From Jordan Belfort, author of The Way of the Wolf and subject of the hit movie The Wolf of Wall Street, comes his long-anticipated guide for mastering the stock market. The Wolf of Investing teaches you when to buy, sell, hold, and cash out; how to make smarter (and safer) investments; and how to build significant wealth over both the...

It's time to learn how to manage your money and understand investing. In Sort Your Money Out: and Get Invested, former financial adviser and host of the money money money podcast (formerly my millennial money) Glen James shares a life-changing approach to the major milestones of your personal finances. Learn how to deal with debt, embrace a realistic spending plan...

Secure your financial future amid Australia’s biggest real estate boom When it comes to making a sound investment, do you know the crucial difference between real estate and property? The answer is land. Land (real estate) appreciates in value — but buildings (property) do not. This fundamental truth powers bestselling author John L. Fitzgerald’s masterful investing strategy in 7 Steps...

Down-to-earth saving and investing advice for ordinary people from NZ Herald and syndicated columnist and seminar presenter Mary Holm. The advice is timeless and not tagged to trends. The book is aimed primarily at people who don't read the financial pages - people who might find it hard to save much, or might be a bit intimidated by the sharemarket...

The national bestseller—updated for the new stock market! "Read the book if you want to know how the market works and how to make it work for you." —Greg Capra, president of Pristine.com, coauthor of Tools and Tactics for the Master Day Trader "By using the tools, trading tactics and strategies revealed in A Beginner's Guide to Day Trading Online,...

For fans of The Black Swan and written by a veteran Wall Street Journal reporter, this is a fascinating deep dive into the world of billion-dollar traders and high-stakes crisis predictors who strive to turn extreme events into financial windfalls. There's no doubt that our world has gotten more extreme. Pandemics, climate change, superpower rivalries, technological disruption, political radicalisation, and...

If you want to live your dream life tomorrow, you need to make the right investing choices today. If money wasn’t an issue, how would your life be different? The truth is that relying solely on your day job won't guarantee a life free from financial stress. The average nine-to-five might pay your bills, but there’s a gap you need...

The high-wire true story of the millionaire trader, who won the finance game and then blew it wide open. 'If you were gonna rob a bank, and you saw the vault door there, left open, what would you do? Would you wait around?' Ever since he was a kid, kicking broken footballs on the streets of East London in the...

Rich Enough? by Mary Holm is a comprehensive guide designed to help you take control of your financial destiny with ease and confidence. Through her expert knowledge and practical advice, Mary Holm reveals financial secrets that many in the financial world would rather keep hidden. This book shows that laid-back investing is not only simpler but can also yield greater...

The real story behind the mercurial Masayoshi Son, who has three times lost and made tens of billions of dollars. Gambling Man is the biography of one of the world's least known but most consequential investors. Japan's Masayoshi Son has made and lost several fortunes, investing or controlling assets worth $1 trillion in the past two decades through his media-tech...

Do you dream of being the first to reach the millionaire milestone? Do you have big money ambitions? Are you committed to being so successful with investing that you not only set up yourself, but future generations as well? Virgin Millionaire is here to help you create a step-by-step game plan for true money and investing success. The goal? To...

From the #1 bestselling author of The Big Short and Flash Boys, comes the high-octane story of the enigmatic figure at the heart of one of the 21st century's most spectacular financial collapses. 'I asked him how much it would take for him to sell FTX and go do something other than make money. He thought the question over. "One...

Up Close and All In by John Mack is a compelling fusion of personal memoir and intense business narrative that delves deep into the journey of one of Wall Street's most prominent figures. Mack's story chronicles his rise from humble beginnings in a small North Carolina mill town to the pinnacle of financial success as the CEO of Morgan Stanley....

George Soros Ends the Speculation "The outcome [of this book] is a summing up of my life's work...As I finish the book, I feel I have succeeded." - George Soros from the Preface Critical praise for Soros on Soros "If you have ever wanted to sit down for a candid conversation with a phenomenal financial success, George Soros's book provides...

The explosive growth of index funds has revolutionised markets around the globe, but how far can they go? Index funds are perhaps the most widely influential investment vehicles available. They have revolutionised investing, saving millions of people untold billions of pounds in fees that would otherwise have gone to fund managers. It is no exaggeration to say that the rise...

Guide to making accurate business valuations based on investing metrics that matter In The Little Book of Valuation: How to Value a Company, Pick a Stock, and Profit, professor and economist Aswath Damodaran guides readers through the fundamentals and step-by-step process of picking winning companies to invest in. In the book, you'll learn how to make your own accurate valuation...

For readers who admire the works of Malcolm Gladwell, Peter Bernstein, Robert Shiller, and Richard Dawkins, Fooled by Randomness by Nassim Nicholas Taleb offers an intellectually stimulating journey into the heart of uncertainty. This remarkable book stands independently within Taleb's acclaimed Incerto series—a profound exploration of concepts including luck, risk, human error, decision-making, and the intricate interplay of chance and...

Den of Thieves emerges as a gripping narrative that delves deep into one of the largest and most riveting insider-trading scandals in Wall Street's history. It unfolds the elaborate schemes and machinations that defined the financial landscape of the 1980s, mapping out the trail of deceit, greed, and the ultimate pursuit of justice without giving away the pinnacle moments that...

The real-life trades and strategies of a successful cryptocurrency trader. Glen Goodman's goal was to retire young and wealthy, escaping the daily grind. He taught himself how to trade everything from shares to Bitcoin and made enough money to realise his dream and quit his day job while still in his 30s. In The Crypto Trader, Glen will show you...

Expert guide on using AI to supercharge traders' productivity, optimise portfolios, and suggest new trading strategies. Generative AI for Trading and Asset Management is an essential guide to understanding how generative AI has emerged as a transformative force in the realm of asset management, particularly in the context of trading. Its ability to analyse vast datasets, identify intricate patterns, and...

For over 30 years, David Gardner, the Motley Fool's Co-Founder and Chief Rule Breaker, has led millions of investors worldwide to market-beating returns through unconventional choices. His greatest stock picks have helped investors make 100+ times their money on companies including Amazon.com, Starbucks, Nvidia, Netflix, Booking Holdings, MercadoLibre, and Tesla. They look like obvious winners today, but to truly win...

In How to Get Rich the American Way, history scholar and investor Joseph Moore unpacks the fascinating stories, folklore, forgotten bestsellers and confident claims about money in America for everyday people around the world. In the course of searching for an ageless wisdom of wealth, he confronts the many mistaken beliefs, on both the cultural right and left, that persist...