Figuring It Out

Sixty Years of Answering Investors' Most Important Questions
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Figuring It Out by Charles D. Ellis delves into the complexities of finance and investment, offering insights into decision-making processes and strategies for understanding market trends. The book combines personal anecdotes, professional experiences, and a wealth of knowledge to guide readers towards clearer financial thinking and smarter investment choices. It's an enlightening read for both novices and seasoned investors looking to refine their approach.
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Figuring It Out

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An indispensable collection of essays from one of the investment world’s leading lights

In Figuring It Out: Answers to the Most Difficult Investment Questions, world-renowned investing and finance guru Charles D. Ellis delivers a robust collection of incisive essays on an array of perennial and contemporary investing issues, from the rise and fall of performance investing to a compilation of essential investing guidelines.

In the book, you’ll also find eye-opening discussions of:

  • Whether bonds are an appropriate investment vehicle for long-term investors
  • The costs of excessive liquidity in the typical portfolio
  • The characteristics of successful investment firms, and how to spot them

A can’t-miss resource for the everyday retail investor, author Charles Ellis draws on a lifetime of distinguished client service in the financial markets to reward readers with common-sense and accessible advice that deserves to be followed by anyone with an interest in maximising their investment returns over the long haul.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781119898955

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 11 August 2022

Country: United States

Imprint: John Wiley & Sons Inc

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 31.0mm

Width: 163.0mm

Height: 231.0mm

Weight: 522g

Pages: 352

About the Author

CHARLES D. ELLIS is one of the leading contributors to the investment profession. He has chaired the CFA Institute, served as a Director of Vanguard and on over a dozen investment committees, including many years on the Yale Investment Committee. He has taught advanced investment courses at both Harvard Business School and Yale School of Management. This is his 19th book.

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