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The Elements of Investing

Written by: Burton G. Malkiel, Charles D. Ellis
Narrated by: Erik Synnestvedt
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In his classic book The Elements of Style, Professor William Strunk Jr. whittled down the art of powerful writing to a few basic rules. Forty years later, E.B. White initiated a revision, and thus iThe Elements of Style became known as Strunk & White. Following this same format, authors Charles Ellis and Burton Malkiel, two of the investment world's greatest thinkers, have combined their talents to produce The Elements of Investing - a short, straight-talking audio book about investing and saving that will put you on a path towards a lifetime of financial success.

The Elements of Investing lays to rest the popular shibboleths that undergird the hyperactive trading of the average investor. In it, Malkiel and Ellis skillfully focus their message to address the essentials and offer a set of simple, but powerful thoughts on how to avoid Mr. Market and his "loser's game," and instead enjoy the "winner's game" approach to investing.

All the investment rules and principles you need to know are here - with clear advice on how to follow them. In just a few hours of listening time, you will learn all you need to know to be truly successful in investing. Divided into five essential elements of investing this little audio book packs a big message that can help secure your financial future all the way through retirement.

A disciplined approach to investing, complemented by understanding is all you need to enjoy success. This practical guide explains what you really need to know and puts you on the right course for long-term success through all kinds of markets.

©2009 Burton G. Malkiel, Charles D. Ellis (P)2010 Gildan Media Corp

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"These noted authors have distilled all you need to know about investing into a very small package. The best time to listen to this audio book is when you turn eighteen (or maybe thirteen) and every year thereafter." (Harry Markowitz, Nobel Laureate in Economics 1990)

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Fundamentals of investing.

This book provides a very cursory overview of investment strategies with some useful anecdotes for the layperson. The book does not get into the finer details of how to manage your equity portfolio, but it does provide novice readers with a framework/mindset for understanding investing and how to better manage your finances. If you're in a relationship listening to this book may help provide you and your loved ones an opportunity to discuss your financial goals and practical steps you can take to being making them a reality. #Audible1

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