Overview
"A valuable book for investors who really want to understand whatthe stock market is all about. It strips away the fluff andpresents in a very easy-to-understand format lessons that mostinvestors learn the hard way. A must for serious investors."-ArshadKhan President, Stocks Advisory Group
Do you ever get the feeling that there is a world of strategicinvesting intelligence from which you are being excluded? Do youeven wonder how much further you could go as an investor if onlyyou were familiar with the tactics and tools used by the realfront-line market strategists and the professional money managers?Well, stop wondering, because in Lessons from the Front Line aleading financial reporter reveals the secrets behind the tacticsof today's most successful money managers.
For over a decade, Michael Brush has been covering the markets forthe New York Times, the Economist Group, and Money magazine. Duringthat time he has interviewed many top money managers, listened totheir war stories, and observed them in action. In follow-upinterviews with these managers for this groundbreaking book, hedevelops what he's learned into 21 powerful lessons for smartindividual investors, traders and day traders-lessons you won'tfind anywhere else.
In a series of concise chapters, liberally peppered with quotes byleading money managers, analysts, and academics, Brush describeshow the pros develop investor intelligence, exploit stock marketpatterns, make use of advanced investment tactics, and managecrises.
* Read between the lines of analysts' reports
* Decode conference calls between companies, money managers, andanalysts
* Interpret the buying and selling patterns of corporateinsiders
* Make the most of IPOs, biotech stocks, earnings confessionseason, selloffs,
* and rollups
* Learn easy ways to spot trouble in financial statements beforeothers do
A stock-picking guide for today's new breed of savvy investor,Lessons from the Front Line arms you with the professional toolsyou need to dramatically increase your profit andperformance.
"Michael Brush has written an interesting and persuasive book. Itshould be particularly useful to individual investors who want abetter understanding of the tactics and strategies of the pros, andwhat they look for in an investment."-Robert Muhlenkamp PortfolioManager, Muhlenkamp Fund
"Michael Brush does a great job tapping some of the very bestinsights of some of the very best money managers and strategists. Icame away from reading his book the first time with the feelingthat I had better read it again because it contains so manyinsights into how 'The Street' works these days, and many moreuseful clues on how to be an effective investor."-Hugh JohnsonChairman and President, First Albany Asset Management
"Michael Brush tells you what your father, mother, or broker nevertold you about investing. He provides the thoughtfulbehind-the-scenes information you need in your arsenal as youbattle toward a winning personal portfolio."-Andrew LeckeyNationally syndicated investment columnist for Tribune MediaServices, Author of Global Investing 2000, and former CNBCanchor
"Michael Brush's book provides individual investors with insightthat some professionals are not even aware of...this book is aninvaluable tool for all serious investors."-Louis G. NavellierPresident, CEO, Navellier and Associates
"Michael Brush has produced a rare book combining unusual clarityand the investment wisdom and insights made possible by his accessto investment pros. This book should be put in the hands of everyaspiring investment professional or committed individualinvestor."-H. Vernon Winters Chief Investment Officer, MellonPrivate Asset Management
"A real addition to the sophisticated investor's knowledge base.I'll use it at Columbia Business School to coach the nextgeneration of Wall Street entrepreneurs."-Prof. James L. FreemanColumbia Business School
Do you ever get the feeling that there is a world of strategicinvesting intelligence from which you are being excluded? Do youeven wonder how much further you could go as an investor if onlyyou were familiar with the tactics and tools used by the realfront-line market strategists and the professional money managers?Well, stop wondering, because in Lessons from the Front Line aleading financial reporter reveals the secrets behind the tacticsof today's most successful money managers.
For over a decade, Michael Brush has been covering the markets forthe New York Times, the Economist Group, and Money magazine. Duringthat time he has interviewed many top money managers, listened totheir war stories, and observed them in action. In follow-upinterviews with these managers for this groundbreaking book, hedevelops what he's learned into 21 powerful lessons for smartindividual investors, traders and day traders-lessons you won'tfind anywhere else.
In a series of concise chapters, liberally peppered with quotes byleading money managers, analysts, and academics, Brush describeshow the pros develop investor intelligence, exploit stock marketpatterns, make use of advanced investment tactics, and managecrises.
* Read between the lines of analysts' reports
* Decode conference calls between companies, money managers, andanalysts
* Interpret the buying and selling patterns of corporateinsiders
* Make the most of IPOs, biotech stocks, earnings confessionseason, selloffs,
* and rollups
* Learn easy ways to spot trouble in financial statements beforeothers do
A stock-picking guide for today's new breed of savvy investor,Lessons from the Front Line arms you with the professional toolsyou need to dramatically increase your profit andperformance.
"Michael Brush has written an interesting and persuasive book. Itshould be particularly useful to individual investors who want abetter understanding of the tactics and strategies of the pros, andwhat they look for in an investment."-Robert Muhlenkamp PortfolioManager, Muhlenkamp Fund
"Michael Brush does a great job tapping some of the very bestinsights of some of the very best money managers and strategists. Icame away from reading his book the first time with the feelingthat I had better read it again because it contains so manyinsights into how 'The Street' works these days, and many moreuseful clues on how to be an effective investor."-Hugh JohnsonChairman and President, First Albany Asset Management
"Michael Brush tells you what your father, mother, or broker nevertold you about investing. He provides the thoughtfulbehind-the-scenes information you need in your arsenal as youbattle toward a winning personal portfolio."-Andrew LeckeyNationally syndicated investment columnist for Tribune MediaServices, Author of Global Investing 2000, and former CNBCanchor
"Michael Brush's book provides individual investors with insightthat some professionals are not even aware of...this book is aninvaluable tool for all serious investors."-Louis G. NavellierPresident, CEO, Navellier and Associates
"Michael Brush has produced a rare book combining unusual clarityand the investment wisdom and insights made possible by his accessto investment pros. This book should be put in the hands of everyaspiring investment professional or committed individualinvestor."-H. Vernon Winters Chief Investment Officer, MellonPrivate Asset Management
"A real addition to the sophisticated investor's knowledge base.I'll use it at Columbia Business School to coach the nextgeneration of Wall Street entrepreneurs."-Prof. James L. FreemanColumbia Business School
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