Forbes Greatest Investing Stories

by Richard Phalon

Overview

MEET THE MOST SUCCESSFUL INVESTORS IN HISTORY—AND PROFIT FROM THEIR STORIES

"A superb book on a subject of increasing consequence to rapidly growing numbers of Americans."-Steve Forbes, President, CEO, and Editor-in-Chief, Forbes

Take the advice of some of the most successful investors Wall Street has ever seen and you will gain a lifetime of priceless investment experience. From the "ten points" Benjamin Graham adhered to when picking value stocks to the simple formula of "bet the jockey, not the horse," created by Georges Doriot, each story carries a different lesson to becoming a better investor. Don't pass up this opportunity to enhance your investment performance and knowledge by acting on the successes (and avoiding the errors) of the legendary investment professionals covered in this book.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780471356240
Publisher:	Wiley
Publication date:	10/01/2001
Pages:	256
Product dimensions:	6.36(w) x 9.41(h) x 0.96(d)

About the Author

RICHARD PHALON has been a contributing editor at Forbes since 1980. He covered personal finance, Wall Street, urban affairs, and politics at the New York Times for sixteen years before joining Forbes. He is the author of The Takeover Barons of Wall Street and Your Money: How to Make It Work Harder Than You Do.

Table of Contents

Why Investors Should Know Their History by James W. Michaels.

Value Avatar: Benjamin Graham.

Value with a Difference: Marty Whitman.

Growth Avatar: T. Rowe Price.

Extending the Growth Culture: Tom Bailey.

Swindle of the Century: Anthony DeAngelis.

Investor Beware: A Cautionary Tale.

The Richest Woman in the World: Hetty Green.

Visit with a Billionairess: Muriel Siebert.

The Venture Capital's Capitalist: Georges Doriot.

A Venture of Angels: Paul Bandrowski.

A Note on Sources.

Acknowledgments.

Index.

Editorial Reviews

Necessity may be the mother of invention, but experience is commonly held to be the parent of success; as any musician or writer knows, it is only through constant practice that success can be achieved. This book, the latest in a series from Forbes magazine, provides readers with a distillation of the life experience of ten leading investors. From Tom Bailey to T. Rowe Price to Benjamin Graham, great money managers have always been able to work around difficulties in the marketplace -- and with this volume, you'll be able to benefit from the successful strategies and techniques they devised while making their fortunes.

bn.com

Going on the idea that experience is the best teacher, Phalon (a Forbes magazine contributing editor) has rounded up 10 mini-essays profiling the business ideals of some of Wall Street's most successful investors. Each chapter opens with a photo, along with a caption explaining the mogul's claim to fame. The author pays homage to eccentrics (like Hetty Green, a feared stock picker in the late 19th century) and simple geniuses (including George Doriot, whose formula "bet the jockey, not the horse" was his lasting contribution) alike, making this an interesting if not pragmatic guide to investing. (Oct.) Copyright 2001 Cahners Business Information.

Publishers Weekly

Going on the idea that experience is the best teacher, Phalon (a Forbes magazine contributing editor) has rounded up 10 mini-essays profiling the business ideals of some of Wall Street's most successful investors. Each chapter opens with a photo, along with a caption explaining the mogul's claim to fame. The author pays homage to eccentrics (like Hetty Green, a feared stock picker in the late 19th century) and simple geniuses (including George Doriot, whose formula "bet the jockey, not the horse" was his lasting contribution) alike, making this an interesting if not pragmatic guide to investing. (Publishers Weekly, September 10, 2001)

From the Publisher

Most listeners will want this audio treasure to continue forever and ever. It’s a collection of mini-biographies of the men and women who blazed the trails of professional money management. Veteran Wall Street reporter and Forbes Editor Richard Phalon takes a narrative look at his subjects, weaving sophisticated bits of history and culture into his stories and, throughout the audio, offering us attractive and accessible lessons about finding value in stocks. There are moral lessons, too, as the author chronicles the trials and errors of his subjects without shifting the focus from investment to melodrama. David Hilder is a smart and cocky interpreter who adds enough edginess to this material to grab the listener’s attention and hold it tight until the last word. T.W. © AudioFile 2003, Portland, Maine

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