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The Five Rules for Successful Stock Investing

Morningstar's Guide to Building Wealth and Winning in the Market
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The Five Rules for Successful Stock Investing by Pat Dorsey offers practical guidance for investing in stocks, focusing on understanding a company's competitive advantage and financial health. It provides readers with insight into analysing different sectors and companies while emphasising strategies for long-term success. The book includes real-world examples and accessible advice, making it a valuable resource for both new and experienced investors.
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The Five Rules for Successful Stock Investing "By resisting both the popular tendency to use gimmicks that oversimplify securities analysis and the academic tendency to use jargon that obfuscates common sense, Pat Dorsey has written a substantial and useful book. His methodology is sound, his examples clear, and his approach timeless.

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The number-one source of information for today's smart stock investor.

Based on the philosophy that "investing should be fun, but not a game," The Five Rules for Successful Stock Investing provides readers with the type of quality guidance that only Morningstar can offer. This comprehensive guide gives readers the information they need to make intelligent choices when looking to invest in stocks, all in the independent and easy-to-understand style that has made Morningstar the most trusted and respected name in the investment research industry.

Morningstar's Pat Dorsey shows readers how to find great companies, pick the right stocks, avoid paying too much for their investments, and much more.

Pat Dorsey (Chicago, IL) is an acknowledged national expert on stock investing. He is Director of Stock Analysis for Morningstar, Inc., where he directs a staff of more than 75 stock analysts. He appears weekly on Fox News Channel's Bulls and Bears financial show and can be seen on NBC Nightly News, CNBC, and CNN.

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The Five Rules for Successful Stock Investing by Pat Dorsey receives positive reviews for its accessibility and practical advice. Readers appreciate the clear explanations of financial concepts and the detailed guidance on stock selection, making it suitable for both novice and experienced investors. The book is praised for its well-organised structure and emphasis on long-term investment principles.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780471686170

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 February 2005

Country: United States

Imprint: John Wiley & Sons Inc

Contributors:

  • Foreword by Joe Mansueto
  • Foreword by Joe Mansueto

Audience: Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 28.0mm

Width: 150.0mm

Height: 221.0mm

Weight: 454g

Pages: 384

About the Author

PAT DORSEY, CFA, is the Director of Stock Analysis for Morningstar, Inc. He writes regularly for Morningstar.com and heads Morningstar's team of equity analysts. He was instrumental in developing the Morningstar Rating for stocks and played a key role in building Morningstar's stock coverage. Dorsey is widely quoted in the media, including USA Today, U.S. News & World Report, NBC Nightly News, CNBC, and CNN. He also appears weekly on the Bulls and Bears financial show on FOX News Channel.

MORNINGSTAR, INC. is a Chicago-based global investment research firm. Morningstar is known for its independent research and analysis of stocks, mutual funds, exchange-traded funds, closed-end funds, and more. Morningstar is a trusted source for individuals, financial advisors, and financial institutions.

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