Overview
A practical and pithy guide to investing to help everyday investors achieve their long-termĀ goalsĀ
The 21st century has been beset with threeĀ financialĀ market shocks in its first 20 years, the burstingĀ of the Tech Bubble in 2000-2002;Ā the Global Financial Crisis of 2008-09; and 2020 COVID-19 crash. Given this backdrop, it is no wonder that investing can appear to be so dauntingĀ to individual investors.Ā
As Chairman and CEO ofĀ Vanguard,Ā one of theĀ largest andĀ most respectedĀ investmentĀ managementĀ companiesĀ in the world, Jack BrennanĀ has spent hisĀ career helping people investĀ their money. InĀ the newly updatedĀ MoreĀ Straight Talk on Investing, heĀ shares with you the lessons heĀ hasĀ learnedĀ over hisĀ over four decades at VanguardĀ fromĀ a variety of market participantsāfromĀ Main StreetĀ investors and 401(k) plan holdersĀ to veteran portfolio managers at the helm of Vanguard funds and sophisticated investment professionals overseeing top endowments and foundations.Ā
ThisĀ a comprehensive, but approachableĀ bookĀ willĀ helpĀ youĀ develop theĀ knowledge, confidence, and disciplineĀ toĀ navigate the financial markets and attainĀ investment success over the long term. While the financial planning and investing principles covered are timeless, a considerable amount has changed in the nearly 20 years since the first edition, including new products and services, lower costs,Ā and ever-evolving regulation and legislation.Ā An entireĀ generation of investors has come of ageĀ over the past two decadesĀ and could benefit from understanding thatĀ sound andĀ sensible investing is an effective way to achieve financial security.Ā
This book will assistĀ your manage yourĀ āseriousāĀ moneyāthe dollars that youĀ set aside for long-term goals, such as retirement or the education ofĀ yourĀ children. The bookĀ alsoĀ emphasizes the concept of thinking ofĀ yourselfĀ as a āfinancial entrepreneurāāmanagingĀ yourĀ financial life like owner manages a business.Ā Ā
In a straightforward, plain talk manner, the book demonstrates howĀ to:Ā
- Build a balanced, diversified portfolio that meets your needs and goalsĀ Ā
- Evaluate mutual funds and ETFs with a discerning eyeĀ
- Adhere to a long-term, disciplined approach to investing
- Control your emotions and tune out the incessant ānoiseā in the media
- Understand the risks and rewards of financial marketsĀ
- Develop a prudent plan and investment policy statementĀ to guide your path forward
- Avoid the pitfalls and mistakes that can derail your investment program
With wit and wisdom,Ā BrennanĀ relays anecdotes and observations that demonstrate the enduring investment preceptsĀ that willĀ serve as aĀ guideĀ toĀ noviceĀ investorsĀ and as a practical refresher for seasoned investors.Ā HeĀ has also addedĀ threeĀ new chapters focusing onĀ evaluating advice options, garnering lessons from endowments, andĀ dealing with the challenges of aĀ low interest rate environment.Ā
This book title, More Straight Talk on Investing (Lessons for a Lifetime), ISBN: 9781119817338, by John J. Brennan, John Woerth, published by Wiley (April 27, 2021) is available in hardcover. Our minimum order quantity is 25 copies. All standard bulk book orders ship FREE in the continental USA and delivered in 4-10 business days.
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