by Paul Simister
on February 27, 2016
The full title of this book by John Edwards is
“DIY Simple Investing: A Guide to Simple but Effective Low Cost Investing“.
In my review posted on Amazon.co.uk, I rated it at the Four Stars level. This means I think it is Good.
Here is my book review.
A Very Nice Introduction To Investments For Beginners
This is a good UK based introduction to the world of investment for anyone who is thinking of taking control of their finances.
It starts by stressing the importance of getting out of debt and staying debt free since debt usually costs more per annum that your investments will earn. It also urges you to build a safety fund for just in case emergences and unexpected events. [continue reading…]
by Paul Simister
on February 26, 2016
The full title of this book by Wesley R. Gray, Jack R. Vogel and David P. Foulke is
“DIY Financial Advisor: A Simple Solution to Build and Protect Your Wealth“.
In my review posted on Amazon.co.uk, I rated the book at the Four Stars level. This means I think it is Good.
Here is my book review.
You Can Beat The Experts By Following Relatively Simple Rules
Looking back, I don’t know what made me buy this book but I’m very glad that I did.
The book argues that the best way to invest is for you and me, as non-financial advisors – to invest our money ourselves following some relatively simple rules that help to identify the shape of the portfolio, the selections within the portfolio and provide risk management to avoid large financial losses in crashes like 2000 and 2008. [continue reading…]
by Paul Simister
on February 24, 2016
The full title of this book from Aberdeen Asset Management is
“Cautionary tales for the modern investor: The seven deadly sins of multi-asset investing“.
In my review on Amazon.co.uk, I rated the book at the Four Stars level. This means I think it is Good.
Here is my book review.
A good read if it is still free
I was sceptical of this short book because I’m cynical of the fund management industry. I keep seeing arguments to buy (stocks are going out so don’t miss out or alternatively, stocks have gone down so grab yourself a bargain) and I thought this would be similar propaganda. [continue reading…]
by Paul Simister
on February 21, 2016
The full title of this book by Andrew Craig is
“How to Own the World: A Plain English Guide to Thinking Globally and Investing Wisely“.
in my review posted on Amazon.co.uk, I rated the book at the Four Stars level. This means I think it is Good.
Here is my book review.
A much needed financial education which is explained well
This is an important book to read for anyone who feels the need for a financial education. The author and I share a belief that managing finance is something that must be taught better in schools since it is a vital life skill. [continue reading…]
by Paul Simister
on February 16, 2016
The full title of this book by Lee Freeman-Shor is
“The Art of Execution: How the world’s best investors get it wrong and still make millions in the markets“.
In my review on Amazon.co.uk, I rated this book at the Five Stars level. This means I think it is Excellent.
Here is my book review.
This will change the way you invest (if you’re sensible)
This is a must read book for anyone who invests in the stock exchange by buying individual shares.
Based on the experience of running a Best Ideas unit trust where well known investors were given a large amount of money to invest in a small number of companies. He saw some live up to their big reputations but others stumbled badly so he started to investigate why by looking at their investments and their trading habits. [continue reading…]
by Paul Simister
on February 14, 2016
In my review posted on Amazon.co.uk, I rated
“The Stock Market Bubble Bust Of 2015 And Beyond” by Michael Swanson
at the Four Stars level. This means I think it is Good.
Here is my book review.
The Bear Market Is Here – What Are You Going To Do?
In February 2016, many of the stock markets around the world have been redefined as bear markets as they have fallen at least 20% from their peak values. The underlying economies haven’t (yet) been recognised as in recessions but they are in a mess. Massive indebtedness risks turning the markets of the west into copies of Japan since the 1990s and don’t get me started on what might be happening in China. [continue reading…]
by Paul Simister
on February 3, 2016
In my review of this book,
Marketing In Less Than 1000 Words by Rob Burns
posted on Amazon.co.uk, I gave it Three Stars. This means Worthwhile.
Here is my review.
Why does this exist?
I’m not sure who this book is for. 1000 words means on average about 3 pages of A4. You either want to know something about marketing or you don’t. [continue reading…]
by Paul Simister
on February 1, 2016
In my review of the book
Embarrassing Product Riches by Mark Wallace
posted on Amazon.co.uk, I gave it 3 Stars.
Here is my review.
Internet marketing for information products and physical products
This starts as a sleazy “I made a fortune on the Internet and you can too” type of books but it does have some useful content. [continue reading…]
