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    The Four Pillars of Investing
    The Four Pillars of Investing
    The Four Pillars of Investing
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    The Four Pillars of Investing

    Written by William Bernstein

    Narrated by Chris Ryan

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    Sound, sensible advice from a hero to frustrated investors everywhere William Bernstein's The Four Pillars of Investing gives investors the tools they need to construct top-returning portfolios#173;#173;--without the help of a financial adviser. In a relaxed, nonthreatening style, Dr. Bernstein provides a distinctive blend of market history, investing theory, and behavioral finance, one designed to help every investor become more self-sufficient and make better-informed investment decisions. The 4 Pillars of Investing explains how any investor can build a solid foundation for investing by focusing on four essential lessons, each building upon the other. Containing all of the tools needed to achieve investing success, without the help of a financial advisor, it presents: Practical investing advice based on fascinating history lessons from the market Exercises to determine risk tolerance as an investor An easy-to-understand explanation of risk and reward in the capital markets
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherMcGraw Hill-Ascent Audio
    Release dateOct 1, 2005
    ISBN9781639292097
    The Four Pillars of Investing

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    • 3/5
      After reading this book, I assigned it to my middle school math class that I was teaching. Once they were done reading it, they had to manage a Google Stocks portfolio and we monitored their success.
    • 4/5
      Provides history, basics, a plan and the psychology of financing. You’ll never hire a broker again.