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One Up on Wall Street: How to Use what You Already Know to Make Money in the Market
John Rothchild, Peter Lynch
4.06 AVERAGE
122 reviews for:
One Up on Wall Street: How to Use what You Already Know to Make Money in the Market
John Rothchild, Peter Lynch
4.06 AVERAGE
The examples are slightly outdated even with an update by the author from 2000, but the ideas behind this book are timeless and are explained very well. I can definitely recommend this book for someone looking to expand their knowledge on investing.
Good intro. Engaging writing. Also well organized for future skimming.
informative
medium-paced
A quick, probably mandatory, read if you’re into investing. Much of it is fatherly wisdom and, anecdotal advice that Peter Lynch has accumulated over his career. It’s good wisdom and seems fairly true to my experiences trying to invest in stocks. That being said, it’s definitely personal and opinionated advice. I wouldn’t trust my whole portfolio to these rules. It’s more of a rough roadmap vaguely pointing you in the right cardinal direction
4 Stars // Blast from the past
"One Up On Wall Street" by the legendary investor Peter Lynch is one of the most well-known investment guidebooks out there. First published in 1989, the book chronicles Lynch's investing journey and shares valuable tips on how the average person can outperform Wall Street experts - just as Lynch had done during his successful career managing Fidelity's Magellan Fund.
Lynch's writing boasts a witty tone and features comprehensible language - he gives everyday examples to explain otherwise difficult to understand financial constructs. This not only made the book an enjoyable read, but it also allowed me to more easily grasp the core concepts that Lynch presents. His knack for simplifying complex investing ideas into easily digestible explanations is laudable, and I can confidently say that I gained valuable knowledge from this book.
Despite this praise, I do feel compelled to point out a notable drawback: Considering the book's original publication date, it is somewhat expected that much of its content may now be outdated. However, I still found myself slightly disappointed to discover just how dated this book has become.
All of the examples Lynch provides in "One Up On Wall Street" are at least four decades old, and the world of investing has undoubtedly evolved since then. While these past examples are still intriguing and provide powerful case studies, I couldn't help but feel that the book would be even more valuable if it contained examples and insights suited to the current investment landscape.
In conclusion, "One Up On Wall Street" by Peter Lynch is a delightful read, brimming with wisdom and valuable advice. Its witty tone and comprehensible language make it an excellent resource for anyone hoping to learn more about investing. However, prospective readers should bear in mind that the book's content is significantly outdated, requiring them to seek supplementary resources that address modern investment trends and examples.
"One Up On Wall Street" by the legendary investor Peter Lynch is one of the most well-known investment guidebooks out there. First published in 1989, the book chronicles Lynch's investing journey and shares valuable tips on how the average person can outperform Wall Street experts - just as Lynch had done during his successful career managing Fidelity's Magellan Fund.
Lynch's writing boasts a witty tone and features comprehensible language - he gives everyday examples to explain otherwise difficult to understand financial constructs. This not only made the book an enjoyable read, but it also allowed me to more easily grasp the core concepts that Lynch presents. His knack for simplifying complex investing ideas into easily digestible explanations is laudable, and I can confidently say that I gained valuable knowledge from this book.
Despite this praise, I do feel compelled to point out a notable drawback: Considering the book's original publication date, it is somewhat expected that much of its content may now be outdated. However, I still found myself slightly disappointed to discover just how dated this book has become.
All of the examples Lynch provides in "One Up On Wall Street" are at least four decades old, and the world of investing has undoubtedly evolved since then. While these past examples are still intriguing and provide powerful case studies, I couldn't help but feel that the book would be even more valuable if it contained examples and insights suited to the current investment landscape.
In conclusion, "One Up On Wall Street" by Peter Lynch is a delightful read, brimming with wisdom and valuable advice. Its witty tone and comprehensible language make it an excellent resource for anyone hoping to learn more about investing. However, prospective readers should bear in mind that the book's content is significantly outdated, requiring them to seek supplementary resources that address modern investment trends and examples.
Quick listen on audiobook. Generally good advice, some outdated but can still be applied to investing nowadays.
fast-paced
Excellent book on fundamental investing. I'm going to re-read it this year.
Excellent book. Prudent advice, well backed by anecdotal and generalized evidence. To be quite honest, a lot of Lynch has written about is extremely out of date -- the world is extremely different. The stock market has evolved and technology is the best performing industry.
But its an amazing read in not only understanding companies, but what are good reasons to invest -- evaluating not just their financials, but also staying away from the hype. Highly recommend it to any investor planning to start out.
But its an amazing read in not only understanding companies, but what are good reasons to invest -- evaluating not just their financials, but also staying away from the hype. Highly recommend it to any investor planning to start out.
