Book reading list:
- Intelligent Investor – Benjamin Graham
This classic provides timeless principles for value investing, emphasizing the importance of thorough analysis and a long-term perspective.
- The Little Book on Valuation – Aswath Damodaran
Damodaran offers concise insights into valuation techniques, making complex concepts accessible to investors of all levels.
- Narrative and Numbers – Aswath Damodaran
This book explores the interplay between storytelling and financial analysis, highlighting the role of narrative in shaping investment decisions.
- The Most Important Thing – Howard Marks
Marks distils his investment philosophy into key principles, focusing on risk management and contrarian thinking.
- Mastering the Market Cycle – Howard Marks
Marks examines market cycles and offers strategies for navigating them, emphasizing the importance of understanding market psychology.
- More Than You Know – Michael Mauboussin
Mauboussin explores various aspects of investing, from behavioural biases to decision-making frameworks, in an insightful and accessible manner.
- Expectations Investing – Michael J. Mauboussin and Alfred Rappaport
This book introduces a disciplined approach to investing based on analysing market expectations and identifying mispriced stocks.
- 10 1/2 Lessons – Paul Marshall
Marshall shares valuable insights gleaned from his experience as an investor, offering practical advice for achieving investment success.
- One Up on Wall Street – Peter Lynch
Lynch shares his investment philosophy and strategies for finding winning stocks, emphasizing the importance of common sense and individual research.
- The Warren Buffet Way – Robert G. Hagstrom
This book delves into Buffett’s investment principles and techniques, providing valuable lessons for investors seeking to emulate his success.
- Common Stocks and Uncommon Profits – Phillip A. Fisher
Fisher outlines his approach to investing in growth stocks, focusing on thorough research and long-term holding.
- Psychology of Money – Morgan Housel
Housel explores the psychological factors that influence financial decisions, offering valuable insights for investors seeking to understand their own behaviour.
- Thinking, Fast and Slow – Faniel Kahneman
Kahneman explores the two systems of thinking that drive decision-making, shedding light on cognitive biases and heuristics.
- Psychology of Intelligence Analysis – Richard J. Heuer Jr
This book explores the psychological aspects of intelligence analysis, offering valuable insights for decision-makers in various fields.
- The Psychology of Risk – Ari Kiev
Breakwell examines the psychological factors that affect risk perception and decision-making, providing practical guidance for managing risk.
- Understanding Michael Porter – Joan Magretta
Magretta explores Porter’s theories of competitive strategy, offering practical insights for businesses and investors.
- Quality Investing – Lawrence A. Cunningham
This book explores the concept of quality investing, emphasizing the importance of assessing the intrinsic quality of companies when making investment decisions.
- 7 Powers – Hamilton Helmer
Helmer identifies seven sources of enduring competitive advantage, offering a framework for analysing and investing in businesses with sustainable competitive positions.
- Capital Returns – Edward Chancellor
Chancellor examines the evolution of capitalism and its impact on investment returns, offering insights for long-term investors.
- Warren Buffett’s Interpretation of Financial Statements -Mary Buffett and David Clark
This book offers practical guidance on interpreting financial statements, based on Buffett’s approach to investing.
- Financial Shenanigans – Howard M. Schilit
Schilit exposes common accounting tricks used to manipulate financial statements, empowering investors to detect potential fraud.
- Quality of Earnings – Thornton L. O’glove
O’glove explores the quality of earnings and offers insights into evaluating the reliability of financial statements.
- Best Practices for Equity Research Analysts – James J. Valentine
Valentine provides practical advice for equity research analysts, covering various aspects of the research process.
- Investment Checklists – Michael Shearn
Shearn offers a systematic approach to investment decision-making, emphasizing the use of checklists to avoid common pitfalls.
- The Art of Execution – Lee Freeman-Shor
Freeman-Shor explores the importance of execution in investment management, offering insights into overcoming psychological barriers and improving investment outcomes.
- Value Investing – Christopher H. Browne
Browne explores the principles of value investing, emphasizing the importance of patience, discipline, and independent thinking.
- Behavioral Investing – James Montier
Montier examines the impact of behavioural biases on investment decision-making, offering practical strategies for overcoming these biases.
- The Beats the Market – Joel Greenblatt
Navellier shares his quantitative approach to stock selection, focusing on identifying stocks with strong fundamentals and positive momentum.
- Dear Shareholder – Lawrence A. Cunningham
This book compiles letters to shareholders from influential investors like Warren Buffett and Charlie Munger, offering valuable insights into their investment philosophy and principles.
- Essays of Warren Buffett – Lawrence A. Cunningham
This collection features Buffett’s annual letters to Berkshire Hathaway shareholders, providing wisdom on investing, business, and life.
- The Outsiders – William N. Thorndike
Thorndike examines the unconventional strategies of eight successful CEOs, offering valuable lessons for investors and business leaders alike.
Podcasts:
- 20minuteVC
Hosted by Harry Stebbings, this podcast features 20-minute interviews with leading venture capitalists and startup founders, offering insights into the world of venture capital and entrepreneurship.
- a16z
Produced by Andreessen Horowitz, this podcast covers topics related to technology, entrepreneurship, and business innovation. It features discussions with industry experts and explores emerging trends in the tech sector.
- Acquired
Hosted by Ben Gilbert and David Rosenthal, Acquired analyzes notable acquisitions and IPOs in the tech industry, providing in-depth insights into the strategies, successes, and failures of these deals.
- Business Breakdowns
This podcast dissects and analyzes successful businesses, exploring their origins, growth strategies, and key decisions. Each episode delves into the inner workings of a specific company to uncover valuable lessons for entrepreneurs and investors.
- Capital Allocators
Hosted by Ted Seides, this podcast explores the world of institutional investing and portfolio management. It features interviews with leading investors and covers topics such as asset allocation, risk management, and investment strategy.
- Founders
Hosted by David Rosenthal, Founders features interviews with startup founders, sharing their stories, experiences, and lessons learned on their entrepreneurial journeys. The podcast offers inspiration and practical advice for aspiring founders.
- Invest Like the Best
Hosted by Patrick O’Shaughnessy, this podcast explores the principles and practices of successful investing. It features interviews with investors, entrepreneurs, and industry experts, offering valuable insights into building wealth and achieving financial success.
- Masters in Business
Produced by Bloomberg, Masters in Business features interviews with top investors, economists, and financial professionals. Hosted by Barry Ritholtz, the podcast covers a wide range of topics related to finance, investing, and economics.
- The Davud Rubenstein Show
Hosted by David Rubenstein, this podcast features interviews with influential leaders from various fields, including business, politics, and philanthropy. Rubenstein explores their personal and professional journeys, as well as their perspectives on leadership and success.
- The Knowledge Project
Hosted by Shane Parrish, The Knowledge Project explores topics related to decision-making, mental models, and personal development. Parrish interviews experts from diverse fields, offering valuable insights into improving critical thinking and decision-making skills.
- Value Investing with Legends
This podcast features interviews with legendary value investors, exploring their investment philosophies, strategies, and experiences. Hosted by John Mihaljevic, the podcast offers valuable lessons for value-oriented investors.
- We Study Billionaires
Hosted by Preston Pysh and Stig Brodersen, breaks down the investment strategies of successful billionaires, offering actionable insights for listeners seeking financial success.