Common Stocks and Uncommon Profits and Other Writings

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Editorial Reviews taken from Amazon

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"...written by American Investment genius.... We are delighted to have the opportunity to reproduce an extract from this classic, recently reissued..." (Financial Director, November 2003)

"...these updated classics are packed with investment wisdom..." (What Investment, November 2003)

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Critical Praise for Common Stocks and Uncommon Profits and Other Writings

"You will find lots of jewels in these pages that may do as much for you as they have for me."
–– Kenneth L. Fisher

"I sought out Phil Fisher after reading his Common Stocks and Uncommon Profits and Other Writings. When I met him, I was as impressed by the man as by his ideas. A thorough understanding of the business, obtained by using Phil’s techniques . . . enables one to make intelligent investment commitments."
–– Warren Buffett

"Little known to the public, rarely interviewed, and accepting few clients, Philip Fisher is nevertheless read and studied by most thoughtful investment professionals . . . everyone will profit from pondering–as Warren Buffett has done–the investment principles Fisher espouses."
–– James W. Michaels
former editor, Forbes

"My own copy [of Common Stocks and Uncommon Profits and Other Writings] has underlinings and marginal thoughts throughout."
–– John Train
author of Dance of the Money Bees

Updated features include a new Preface and Introduction from Kenneth L. Fisher

Widely respected and admired, Philip Fisher is among the most influential investors of all time. His investment philosophies, introduced almost forty years ago, are not only studied and applied by today’s finance professionals, but are also regarded by many as gospel. Common Stocks and Uncommon Profits and Other Writings reveals these timeless philosophies.

From the Publisher
Regarded as one of the pioneers of modern investment theory, Philip A. Fisher's investment principles are studied and used by contemporary finance professionals including Warren Buffett. Fisher was the first to consider a stock's worth in terms of potential growth instead of just price trends and absolute value. His principles espouse identifying long-term growth stocks and their emerging value as opposed to choosing short-term trades for initial profit. First published in 1958, this investment classic is considered a must-read as the foundation for many of today's popular investment beliefs. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Common Stocks and Uncommon Profits and Other Writings by Philip A. Fisher Hailed by Forbes magazine as "one of the seminal figures of modern investment thinking," and a "giant" by investment wizard Warren Buffett, Philip Fisher is one of the most influential investors of all time. Admired for his investment success, he is even more widely respected for his sound investment philosophies—philosophies that have withstood the test of almost forty years and that are regarded as gospel by the investors of today. These principles and theories were introduced by Fisher in Common Stocks and Uncommon Profits. Initially published in 1958, it is today considered an invaluable reference for investment success. Now, for the first time, a new, single edition brings this timeless classic together with the investment wisdom and insight offered in Fisher’s other acclaimed writings—Conservative Investors Sleep Well and Developing an Investment Philosophy. As the first to consider a stock’s worth in terms of potential growth rather than price trends and absolute value, Fisher laid the foundation for many of today’s popular investment beliefs. His principles of selecting long-term growth stocks for their emerging value over short-term trades for initial profit continue to be studied and applied by today’s top finance professionals. In Common Stocks and Uncommon Profits, Fisher shares his philosophy, offering valuable insights into the most fundamental and important aspects of buying and selling stock. Here are solid guidelines on when and what to buy, sound reasons for selling common stock, as well as critical information on profit margins and dividends. There is also Fisher’s famous list of Top-Ten "Don’ts" for investors, complete with warnings against buying into promotional companies, over-stressing diversification, following the crowd, and buying stock just for the "tone" of its annual report. As an ideal complement to Common Stocks and Uncommon Profits, Conservative Investors Sleep Well and Developing an Investment Philosophy explore, respectively, the myriad intricacies of conservative investments and the genesis of Fisher’s unique philosophy. Both selections offer further insight into the wisdom of this great investor. As indispensable today as when they were first published, these classic writings provide keys to investment success which every investor will relish. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

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Critical Praise for Common Stocks and Uncommon Profits and Other Writings

"You will find lots of jewels in these pages that may do as much for you as they have for me."
--Kenneth L. Fisher

"I sought out Phil Fisher after reading his Common Stocks and Uncommon Profits and Other Writings. When I met him, I was as impressed by the man as by his ideas. A thorough understanding of the business, obtained by using Phil’s techniques . . . enables one to make intelligent investment commitments."
--Warren Buffett

"Little known to the public, rarely interviewed, and accepting few clients, Philip Fisher is nevertheless read and studied by most thoughtful investment professionals . . . everyone will profit from pondering--as Warren Buffett has done-the investment principles Fisher espouses."
--James W. Michaels
former editor, Forbes

"My own copy [of Common Stocks and Uncommon Profits and Other Writings] has underlinings and marginal thoughts throughout."
--John Train
author of Dance of the Money Bees

Updated features include a new Preface and Introduction from Kenneth L. Fisher

Widely respected and admired, Philip Fisher is among the most influential investors of all time. His investment philosophies, introduced almost forty years ago, are not only studied and applied by today’s finance professionals, but are also regarded by many as gospel. Common Stocks and Uncommon Profits and Other Writings reveals these timeless philosophies.

About the Author
Philip A. Fisher began his career as a securities analyst in 1928 and founded Fisher & Company, an investment counseling business, in 1931. He is known as one of the pioneers of modern investment theory.
Kenneth L. Fisher writes the "Portfolio Strategy" column for Forbes magazine and serves as Chairman and Chief Investment Officer of Fisher Investments, Inc., a firm that manages financial assets for institutions and high-net-worth individuals around the world.
Specuvestor: Asset - Business - Structure.
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Just to add. Its a must read for all seasoned and serious stock investors. I also started reading. It builds good fundamentals for anyone entering the financial markets.
The thing I am scared most is not nightmares or market crashes..... Its my greed that I fear the most.

When people ask what is my target price, I never have any good answer for it because Philip Fisher said before (in Common Stock Uncommon Profit) that the best time to sell is never. Equity investment is buying into ownership, not betting slips.

The path to greatness and wealth is necessarily dangerous.... because greed is a fearsome fore that threatens your success at every step.
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(12-03-2015, 10:01 PM)vesfreq Wrote: Just to add. Its a must read for all seasoned and serious stock investors. I also started reading. It builds good fundamentals for anyone entering the financial markets.

Yes, I concur.

Other must-read books are "The Intelligent Investor", and "Security Analysis", IMO

I do recommend Peter Lynch's "One up on Wall Street". It has broaden my view on the choices of value stock, besides the growth stock preferred by Mr. Buffett, IMO
“夏则资皮,冬则资纱,旱则资船,水则资车” - 范蠡
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(13-03-2015, 09:38 AM)CityFarmer Wrote:
(12-03-2015, 10:01 PM)vesfreq Wrote: Just to add. Its a must read for all seasoned and serious stock investors. I also started reading. It builds good fundamentals for anyone entering the financial markets.

Yes, I concur.

Other must-read books are "The Intelligent Investor", and "Security Analysis", IMO

I do recommend Peter Lynch's "One up on Wall Street". It has broaden my view on the choices of value stock, besides the growth stock preferred by Mr. Buffett, IMO

And "what are the customers' yachts" is a good one too. Will watch out for that peter lynch book too. Thanks for sharing.
The thing I am scared most is not nightmares or market crashes..... Its my greed that I fear the most.

When people ask what is my target price, I never have any good answer for it because Philip Fisher said before (in Common Stock Uncommon Profit) that the best time to sell is never. Equity investment is buying into ownership, not betting slips.

The path to greatness and wealth is necessarily dangerous.... because greed is a fearsome fore that threatens your success at every step.
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(13-03-2015, 11:41 AM)vesfreq Wrote:
(13-03-2015, 09:38 AM)CityFarmer Wrote:
(12-03-2015, 10:01 PM)vesfreq Wrote: Just to add. Its a must read for all seasoned and serious stock investors. I also started reading. It builds good fundamentals for anyone entering the financial markets.

Yes, I concur.

Other must-read books are "The Intelligent Investor", and "Security Analysis", IMO

I do recommend Peter Lynch's "One up on Wall Street". It has broaden my view on the choices of value stock, besides the growth stock preferred by Mr. Buffett, IMO

And "what are the customers' yachts" is a good one too. Will watch out for that peter lynch book too. Thanks for sharing.

Added into my reading list. Thanks for the sharing Big Grin
“夏则资皮,冬则资纱,旱则资船,水则资车” - 范蠡
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(13-03-2015, 03:54 PM)CityFarmer Wrote:
(13-03-2015, 11:41 AM)vesfreq Wrote:
(13-03-2015, 09:38 AM)CityFarmer Wrote:
(12-03-2015, 10:01 PM)vesfreq Wrote: Just to add. Its a must read for all seasoned and serious stock investors. I also started reading. It builds good fundamentals for anyone entering the financial markets.

Yes, I concur.

Other must-read books are "The Intelligent Investor", and "Security Analysis", IMO

I do recommend Peter Lynch's "One up on Wall Street". It has broaden my view on the choices of value stock, besides the growth stock preferred by Mr. Buffett, IMO

And "what are the customers' yachts" is a good one too. Will watch out for that peter lynch book too. Thanks for sharing.

Added into my reading list. Thanks for the sharing Big Grin
To quote one of the lines from "Where are my customers' yachts?", "wide diversification is only required when investors do not understand what they are doing." Big Grin

Very enlightening! Just finished with the ebook from google store.
The thing I am scared most is not nightmares or market crashes..... Its my greed that I fear the most.

When people ask what is my target price, I never have any good answer for it because Philip Fisher said before (in Common Stock Uncommon Profit) that the best time to sell is never. Equity investment is buying into ownership, not betting slips.

The path to greatness and wealth is necessarily dangerous.... because greed is a fearsome fore that threatens your success at every step.
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