Stocks for the Long Run: The Definitive Guide to Financial Market Returns and Long-Term Investment Strategies

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In summing up his approach to investing, Siegel writes, "Poor investment strategy, whether it is for lack of diversification, pursuing hot stocks, or attempting to time the market, often stems from the investor's belief that it is necessary to beat the market to do well in the market.

Nothing is further from the truth. The principle of this book is that through time the after-inflation returns on a well-diversified portfolio of common stocks have not only exceeded that of fixed income assets but have actually done so with less risk.

Which stocks you own is secondary to whether you own stocks, especially if you maintain a balanced portfolio."

Stocks for the Long Run considers subjects as diverse as the history of the various market indices and what makes for a business cycle to contrarian indicators and the utility of 200-day moving averages.

If you've just come into investing in the last few years and feel the need for a solid and comprehensive text about the market, Stocks for the Long Run is probably the best primer available.

It also works as an excellent reference for seasoned investors and anyone else interested in how the market works. --Harry C. Edwards--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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	Jeremy Siegel's bestselling book has proven that stocks are the best investment over the long term. Now, this classic guide has been revised to include today's most successful investment strategies.--This text refers to the Digital edition.
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	The best introduction to true and dedicated investment ever.
	(Washington DC) November 9, 2004 - 5.0/5 stars
	This book is not meant to make you rich in your pocket, although it could if you carefully pay attention to its message "patience is the vertue". Great outline/charts to illustarte stocks advantage against... read full review
	The stock market is the place to invest
	(Evanston, IL United States) December 1, 2002 - 5.0/5 stars
	If you are hesitating about investing in the stock market, then read this book. The evidence is here. The arguments are compelling. Siegel uses historical data to demonstrate that investing in the stock market... read full review
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	(a world traveler based on Boston) August 25, 2000 - 5.0/5 stars
	Psychologically, almost every human being believes that he or she is potentially able to outperform every other human being. This optimism is a useful quality for spurring people on to strive for better results. When... read full review

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