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ISBN: 0471770884

ISBN13: 9780471770886

Reminiscences of a Stock Operator

Name: This is my &quot;bible&quot; of investing
Item: Reminiscences of a Stock Operator
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by Edwin Lefèvre and Edwin KLefevre

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Although Reminiscences...was first published some seventy years ago, its take on crowd psychology and market timing is a s timely as last summer's frenzy on the foreign exchange markets.
--Worth magazine

The most entertaining book written on investing is Reminiscences of a Stock Operator, by Edwin Lef vre, first published in 1923.
--The Seattle Times

After twenty years and many re-reads, Reminiscences is still one of my all-time favorites.
--Kenneth L. Fisher, Forbes

A must-read classic for all investors, whether brand-new or experienced.
--William O'Neil, founder and Chairman, Investor's Business Daily

Whilst stock market tomes have come and gone, this remains popular and in print eighty years on.
--GQ magazine

First published in 1923, Reminiscences of a Stock Operator is the most widely read, highly recommended investment book ever. Generations of readers have found that it has more to teach them about markets and people than years of experience. This is a timeless tale that will enrich your life--and your portfolio.

Format:Paperback

Language:English

ISBN:0471770884

ISBN13:9780471770886

Release Date:January 2006

Publisher:Wiley

Length:288 Pages

Weight:0.71 lbs.

Dimensions:0.8" x 5.6" x 8.5"

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This is my "bible" of investing

Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 23 years ago

I have a library of nearly 100 books about the markets. Reminiscences was the third book I ever read and it remains my "bible" more than a decade later. You might wonder how an 80-year old book about the stock market could still be relevant. Well, that is because financial markets are determined by human nature as much as anything else, and human nature acts today as it did a century ago. Greed, fear, herd thinking, impatience - those are the same influences that drive markets today and haunt traders and investors who are striving to make the right decisions. Many of the lessons that dictate my investment philosophy ("Cut your losses, let your winners run", "if you don't like the odds, don't bet") were taught to me by the protagonist, who is the fictional characterization of the legendary Jesse Livermore. That he tells his stories with such color and suspense makes the book completely entertaining beyond its invaluable trading lessons. BUY THIS BOOK FOR YOURSELF. BUY ANOTHER ONE FOR A FRIEND (I've given 4 copies). You'll not only improve your own investing results, but your gift will impress as well.

A FANTASTIC CLASIC

Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 25 years ago

When almost all of the stocks of his time have been history, his wisdom remains of the same value. A must read.

An indispensable read before engaging in stock trading

Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 25 years ago

Those who forget the past are bound to repeat it............. While Wall Street and markets around the western world continue their bull run, those who forget this adage will be in for a nasty shock. Written in 1923, this diary is full of warning of the shocks of 1929 and 1987 which followed. The gullibility of the public is clearly demonstrated, and the arrogance of each new generation feeding the bull cycle of it's day exposed. Now if I can only decide when to sell Microsoft short............. A cracking read.

One of the best trading books ever.

Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 25 years ago

This book was actually written (with the help of a ghost writer) by Jesse Livermore himself and not Edwin Lefevre. Lefevre was simply a name that Livermore picked to have the real author - himself - remain anonymous. It took me years to master the trading tecniques outlined in this book - emotions and greed kept clouding my actions - the same way that they clouded Livermore's actions. An easy book to read but the lessons of the book come much harder.