A warrior needs his weapon
I'm a lover of books. If I had that freedom to buy all the books I find fascinating, I might have a small library by now. I have a few programming essentials in my collections as part of the industry I'm in. A few fictions (fantasy, horror, philosophical) and nonfictions. It was just recently when I have been seriously involved in investing and stock market that I felt the need to lose a few pesos in exchange for tools I found essential.
So here's are a few of the books on my shelf that has been (and has continually been) a valuable companion to understand financial stuffs which are otherwise completely alien to me.
Rich Dad, Poor Dad - Robert Kiyosaki and Sharon Lechter
One of the earliest books I had from my first paycheck. It quite piqued my interest on a relatively old idea that school can't get you rich (or something like that). While there are a few points in the book that I might disagree (John Reed has a whole page devoted for this), it nevertheless transformed my perspective on money.
Buffettology - Mary Buffett and David Clark
The book, as the author says, details Warren Buffett's style of investing. Who would not want that kind of knowledge anyway, right?
The Intelligent Investor - Benjamin Graham
Long been touted as the best book ever written on value investing. Graham has been Buffett's mentor. Knowing Mr. Market is part of the game, but Mr. Market is crazy.
Fundamentals of Corporate Finance - Ross, Westerfield, and Jordan
Going technical on this one. I felt the need to understand the financial reports I am reading from the prospective companies. And I'm not disappointed. If there's a short accounting course out there, I'd surely gladly to take it.
A Random Walk Down Wall Street - Burton Malkiel
This one's a fun to read. It help's you understand Mr. Market (or should it be dis-understand Mr. Market?). I have just barely started reading but I'm hooked. After the recent "mini-panic" in the Philippine stock market, I came across the book that talks about the crazy market and how to deal (or un-deal) with it.
Notable quote from the book:
Aside from these hardcopies, I have a few ebooks on Technical Analysis some guides on investing and such.
Knowledge is power they say. And it sure does.
So here's are a few of the books on my shelf that has been (and has continually been) a valuable companion to understand financial stuffs which are otherwise completely alien to me.
Rich Dad, Poor Dad - Robert Kiyosaki and Sharon Lechter
One of the earliest books I had from my first paycheck. It quite piqued my interest on a relatively old idea that school can't get you rich (or something like that). While there are a few points in the book that I might disagree (John Reed has a whole page devoted for this), it nevertheless transformed my perspective on money.
Buffettology - Mary Buffett and David Clark
The book, as the author says, details Warren Buffett's style of investing. Who would not want that kind of knowledge anyway, right?
The Intelligent Investor - Benjamin Graham
Long been touted as the best book ever written on value investing. Graham has been Buffett's mentor. Knowing Mr. Market is part of the game, but Mr. Market is crazy.
Fundamentals of Corporate Finance - Ross, Westerfield, and Jordan
Going technical on this one. I felt the need to understand the financial reports I am reading from the prospective companies. And I'm not disappointed. If there's a short accounting course out there, I'd surely gladly to take it.
A Random Walk Down Wall Street - Burton Malkiel
This one's a fun to read. It help's you understand Mr. Market (or should it be dis-understand Mr. Market?). I have just barely started reading but I'm hooked. After the recent "mini-panic" in the Philippine stock market, I came across the book that talks about the crazy market and how to deal (or un-deal) with it.
Notable quote from the book:
A firm's income statement may be likened to a bikini - what it reveals is interesting but what it conceals is vital.
Aside from these hardcopies, I have a few ebooks on Technical Analysis some guides on investing and such.
Knowledge is power they say. And it sure does.
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