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One Up On Wall Street

How To Use What You Already Know To Make Money In The Market
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One Up On Wall Street by Peter Lynch is a seminal investment guide where the author, a renowned mutual fund manager, shares his philosophy and strategies for selecting stocks. Lynch emphasizes the importance of individual research, staying informed, and investing in what you know. He provides insights into identifying successful companies and achieving consistent financial gains.
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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 mutual-fund managers, Peter Lynch. In this classic book, Lynch shares his valuable insights into the world of stock market investing, demystifying the process and making it accessible for the everyday investor.

Lynch emphasises that investment opportunities are all around us, from the supermarkets to our workplace. By keenly observing the products and services we use daily, average investors can identify potential stock winners before they are discovered by professional analysts. His strategy encourages investors to rely on their personal knowledge and experiences to find companies on the verge of significant growth. Lynch calls these outstanding investment opportunities "tenbaggers" β€” stocks that appreciate tenfold from the initial investment, turning an average stock portfolio into one of high performance.

The author provides easy-to-follow advice on how to distinguish promising stocks from those to avoid. He explains how to review and interpret a company’s financial statements, highlighting which numbers are most important. Lynch also offers tailored investment guidelines for different types of companies, such as cyclical, turnaround, and fast-growing firms, helping investors make informed decisions based on the specific characteristics of each company.

Lynch's key message is to invest for the long term. He argues that a patient, long-term perspective can yield substantial rewards for any portfolio. This enduring wisdom has cemented One Up on Wall Street as a #1 bestseller and a timeless addition to any investor’s library. Whether you're a novice or an experienced investor, the book's practical advice and strategies will set you on the path to financial success.

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One Up On Wall Street by Peter Lynch is highly regarded, with reviewers praising Lynch's impressive investment track record and his ability to offer practical, insightful advice on stock market investing.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780743200400

Publisher: Simon & Schuster

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 21 August 2000

Country: United States

Imprint: Simon & Schuster

Contributors:

  • With John Rothchild

Audience: General / adult, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 140.0mm

Height: 214.0mm

Weight: 249g

Pages: 304

About the Author

Peter Lynch managed the Fidelity Magellan Fund from 1977 to 1990 when it was one of the most successful mutual-funds of all time. He then became a vice chairman at Fidelity and more recently has become a prominent philanthropist particularly active in the Boston area. His books include One Up on Wall Street, Beating the Street, and Learn to Earn (all written with John Rothchild).

John Rothchild was formerly a financial columnist for Time and Fortune magazines.

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