Pros & Cons
Pros
The intelligent investor is still a treasure trove of wisdom and insight. Jason zweig adds historical context and modern perspective to graham's timeless principles. Graham is the mentor of warren buffett and the founder of value investing.
Cons
The language is unnecessarily complex. The content is outdated & not applicable in today’s stock market.
Highlights
Quality
The emphasis on longterm rational investment strategies over speculation resonates powerfully
This book deserves to be read reread studied and applied
It requires basic accounting and finance knowledge patience and concentration to follow the complex calculations and formulas
So if you buy paperback it is light and pretty sensitive
Price
However these drawbacks do not diminish the value of the book
Competitiveness
It is still a treasure trove of wisdom and insight that can help anyone become a better investor
Grahams concept of a margin of safety remains a fundamental tenet urging investors to seek safety in their decisions
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Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
The book is not an easy read though
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
The book is also very long and dense some may seem outdated or irrelevant to todays investors
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
However these drawbacks do not diminish the value of the book
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Though a beginner in investment will find it difficult to understand the concepts or numbers stated in this book
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
You may buy hardcover because this book contains over 600 pages
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
So if you buy paperback it is light and pretty sensitive
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
So i recommend to buy hardcover because its strong for a book with many pages
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Grahams concept of a margin of safety remains a fundamental tenet urging investors to seek safety in their decisions