Don't know much about investing? The great thing is you can pick up a reputable book and learn the basics in no time. Investing isn't just about reading charts and analyzing company financials, it's having a proper mindset and understanding how to build a money making investment portfolio. Here are 10 investment books for beginners.
10 Investing Books Every Beginner Investor Should Read
These 10 books were all picked with the assumption that most beginner investors probably aren't looking for a book on how to read detailed charts and ratios. They all have in mind that you are just starting out, and they all read at a fairly easy level for beginner investors to understand basic investing concepts. After reading these books, you'll be on a sure path to becoming a successful investor.
Think & Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill
If I were to single out one book that I think paints the right picture for having an investors mindset, it would be Think & Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill. You'll learn the basics of how money works from a logical standpoint and a belief standpoint, both of which are necessary to comprehend to be a level headed investor.
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One Up On Wall Street by Peter Lynch
Peter Lynch is the famous fund manager of Fidelity's Magellan fund, one of the most successful mutual funds ever. In One Up On Wall Street, he outlines his tactics for picking profitable companies and building a successful portfolio.
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Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki
A timeless book on how real wealthy people build businesses and invest their money. They think with a long term mindset, rather than a paycheck tomorrow. This book teaches you how to have a true investors mindset.
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Buffettology by Mary Buffett & David Clark
Marry Buffett was previously married into the Buffett family for many years. While a part of the Buffet Family, she learned some of the untold strategies and investment beliefs of Warren Buffet himself. She outlines these strategies in her book Buffettology.
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The Millionaire Next Door by William D. Danko & Thomas J. Stanley
This book outlines the lives of today's millionaires, and how they got to where they are today. Included in their wealth building formula is some sound advice on investing the right way.
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The Intelligent Investor by Benjamin Graham
Benjamin Graham was Warren Buffet's mentor, and a legend among investors. The Intelligent Investor lays out the timeless truths and investment strategies every investor should follow regardless of current market conditions.
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The Simple Path To Wealth by J L Collins
J L Collins is a financial expert who wrote The Simple Path To Wealth after a series of letters to his daughter on financial advice. He teaches readers how to invest confidently following simple strategies and timeless truths.
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Beating The Street by Peter Lynch
Another book by Peter Lynch, former manager of Fidelity's Magellan fund. Beating The Street lays out how to become an expert in the companies you choose to invest in, with more of his sound investing advice for picking individual stocks.
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Broke Millennial Takes On Investing by Erin Lowry
This book was written for Millennial Investors. Erin Lowry is author of the blog BrokeMillennial.com. In her book, she answers common questions millennial's may have to get started investing, and lays out her sound advice for those who feel they aren't ready to start investing.
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Financial Freedom by Grant Sabatier
Grant Sabatier is author of the blog MillennialMoney.com, a blog focused on making financial freedom easier to reach for everyone. His book Financial Freedom lays out his strategies for becoming financially independent, including his tactics to investing in the stock market with success.
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