A Wealth of Common Sense
By Ben Carlson
Why Simplicity Trumps Complexity in Any Investment Plan. Bloomberg Press, 2015.
Summary of A Wealth of Common Sense book by Ben Carlson
A simplified, though well-researched, set of investment strategies that blend emotional intelligence with sound financial advice to maximize long-term gains by overcoming common market myths.
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What do you get from this book? A simple set of investment strategies designed to meet your financial needs
A simplicity-based framework can lead to more sound investment decisions
Information is important, but understanding and perspective are the keys to better decision-making, so different investors should have different portfolios
Understand your investment philosophy to determine the best market methods for you
Outperform the market with the end result of your investment being more important than your greater market knowledge
Knowledge of the history of the stock market means understanding there are, and will be, ups and downs
Always have a purpose for your investment—it’s about more than the money
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Who should read A Wealth of Common Sense book
- Entrepreneurs
- investment fund managers
- financial professionals
- business students
- individual investors
About the author of A Wealth of Common Sense
Ben Carlson
Ben Carlson is a best-selling author who focuses on all things finance and investment. He is a co-host of the popular investment podcast Animal Spirits and is an experienced portfolio manager and investment advisor.
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