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The Little Book of Investing Like the Pros

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The Little Book of Investing Like the Pros by Joshua Pearl and Joshua Rosenbaum offers practical guidance on becoming a successful investor. It covers core investment strategies used by professionals, with insights into building robust portfolios and recognising market opportunities. The authors emphasise a systematic approach to investing, aiming to bridge the gap between novice investors and seasoned pros.
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If you have a keen interest in mastering investment techniques akin to seasoned professionals, this finance and investment guide offers invaluable insights. It bridges the gap between complex investment strategies and practical application, making it perfect for both novice and experienced investors seeking to refine their skills.

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Valuation is the key to smart investing this book shows you how The Little Book of Investing Like the Pros gives individual investors a crash course in the tools and techniques used on Wall Street.

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As you have probably noticed, there are quite a few investing books out there. Many of them were written by some of the world's greatest investors. So, why should you read our book?

Stock investing is more prevalent than ever, whether directly or indirectly through brokerage accounts, exchange-traded funds, mutual funds, or retirement plans. Despite this, the vast majority of individual investors have no training on how to pick stocks. And, until now, there hasn't been a truly accessible, easy-to-understand resource available to help them. The Little Book of Investing Like the Pros was written to fill this void.

We believe the simplicity and accessibility of our stock picking framework is truly unique. Using real-world examples and actual Wall Street models used by the pros, we teach you how to pick stocks in a highly accessible, step-by-step manner. Our goal is straightforwardβ€”to impart the skills necessary for finding high-quality stocks while protecting your portfolio with risk management best practices.

Our practical approach is designed to help demystify the investing process, which can be intimidating. This training will help set you apart from others who are largely flying blind.

Pilots require extensive training before receiving a licence. Doctors must graduate medical school, followed by a multi-year residency. Even those providing professional investment advice require certification. But, anyone can buy a stock without any training whatsoever. While buying stocks on a hunch and a prayer may not endanger your life, it can certainly put your finances at risk.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781118281406

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 30 April 2020

Country: United States

Imprint: John Wiley & Sons Inc

Contributors:

  • Foreword by Howard Marks
  • Foreword by Howard Marks

Audience: Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 25.0mm

Width: 135.0mm

Height: 180.0mm

Weight: 431g

Pages: 336

About the Author

JOSHUA PEARL has served as a Managing Director at Brahman Capital, a long/short equity asset manager. He focuses on public equity investments and special situations utilizing a fundamentals-based approach. Previously, he structured high yield financings, leveraged buyouts, and restructurings as a Director at UBS Investment Bank. Prior to UBS, he worked at Moelis & Company and Deutsche Bank. He received his BS in Business from Indiana University's Kelley School of Business. He is also the co-author of Investment Banking: Valuation, LBOs, M&A, and IPOs.

JOSHUA ROSENBAUM is a Managing Director and Head of the Industrials & Diversified Services Group at RBC Capital Markets. He originates, structures, and advises on M&A, corporate finance, and capital markets transactions. Previously, he worked at UBS Investment Bank and the International Finance Corporation, the direct investment division of the World Bank. He received his AB from Harvard and his MBA with Baker Scholar honors from Harvard Business School. He is also the co-author of Investment Banking: Valuation, LBOs, M&A, and IPOs.

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