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Common Stocks and Uncommon Profits and Other Writings
Series: Wiley Investment Classics
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See moreRegarded as one of the pioneers of modern investment theory, Philip Fisher's principles are studied and used by numerous contemporary finance professionals, including Warren Buffett. Common Stocks and Uncommon Profits and Other Writingsis invaluable reading and has been since it was first published in 1958.
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Regarded as one of the pioneers of modern investment theory, Philip Fisher's principles are studied and used by numerous contemporary finance professionals, including Warren Buffett. Common Stocks and Uncommon Profits and Other Writings is useful reading and has been since it was first published in 1958. This book reintroduces Fisher's ideas to a new generation of investors.
Filled with practical advice and expert insights, this updated paperback retains the investment wisdom of the original edition and includes the perspectives of the author's son Ken Fisher, an investment guru in his own right.
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Philip A. Fisher's Common Stocks and Uncommon Profits and Other Writings is highly regarded for its investment wisdom and is lauded as a classic in the field, recently reissued to great acclaim. The book is praised for its insightful approach to common stock selection, offering timeless guidance from an acknowledged investment expert.
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ISBN: 9780471445500
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 19 September 2003
Country: United States
Imprint: John Wiley & Sons Inc
Edition: 2nd edition
Contributors:
- Introduction by Kenneth L. Fisher
Audience: Professional and scholarly
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 23.0mm
Width: 150.0mm
Height: 226.0mm
Weight: 386g
Pages: 320
About the Author
PHILIP A. FISHER began his career as a securities analyst in 1928, and founded Fisher & Company, an investment counseling business, in 1931. He is known as one of the pioneers of modern investment theory.
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