The Elements of Investing, Charles D Ellis
The Elements of Investing, Charles D Ellis
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The Elements of Investing

Author: Charles D Ellis, Burton G. Malkiel

Narrator: Erik Synnestvedt

Unabridged: 2 hr 40 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Ascent Audio

Published: 12/17/2009


Synopsis

In his classic book The Elements of Style, Professor William Strunk Jr. whittled down the art of powerful writing to a few basic rules. Forty years later, E.B. White initiated a revision, and thus The Elements of Style became known as Strunk & White. Following this same format, authors Charles Ellis and Burton Malkiel, two of the investment world’s greatest thinkers, have combined their talents to produce The Elements of Investing—a short, straight-talking audio book about investing and saving that will put you on a path towards a lifetime of financial success.

The Elements of Investing lays to rest the popular shibboleths that undergird the hyperactive trading of the average investor. In it, Malkiel and Ellis skillfully focus their message to address the essentials and offer a set of simple, but powerful thoughts on how to avoid Mr. Market and his “loser’s game,” and instead enjoy the “winner’s game” approach to investing.

All the investment rules and principles you need to know are here—with clear advice on how to follow them. In just a few hours of listening time, you will learn all you need to know to be truly successful in investing. Divided into five essential elements of investing this little audio book packs a big message that can help secure your financial future all the way through retirement. Topics touched upon include:
• Diversifying broadly over different types of securities with low-cost “total market” index funds and different asset types—and why this is important
• Focusing on the long term instead of following market fluctuations that are likely to lead to costly investing mistakes
• Using employer-sponsored plans to supercharge your savings and minimize your taxes
• And much, much more.

A disciplined approach to investing, complemented by understanding is all you need to enjoy success. This practical guide explains what you really need to know and puts you on the right course for long-term success through all kinds of markets.


About Charles D Ellis

Charles D. Ellis is a consultant to large public and private institutional investors. For three decades, he was managing partner of Greenwich Associates, the international business strategy consulting firm. He has taught investing at both Harvard and Yale and is the author of more than fifteen books, including the bestselling Winning the Loser's Game.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Mayur on August 26, 2017

Even though I agree with most of the advice given in this book, I am giving it low ratings because I had expected more going into this, and was disappointed. Also, it is centred around US so it's more useful for the US citizens. You can finish entire book into few hours and it is still repetitive. T......more

Goodreads review by Kit on December 03, 2014

Quick and to the point. "Best friends of any investor" -Diversification -Rebalancing -Dollar-Cost Averaging -Indexing......more

Goodreads review by George on February 14, 2016

This book is intended for those who are new to investing or who have made financial mistakes and are wishing to write those wrongs. I'm 27 years old, contribute 16% of my paycheck to my 401k (in which my company's match of 3% is also added), take advantage of my company's 6% yearly profit sharing con......more

Goodreads review by Michelle on September 14, 2012

If you only read one book, ever, about investing, make it this one. A slender volume, I read it today in one sitting. I picked it up on the recommendation of Bill McNabb, the CEO of Vanguard Group. Anyone who's talked to me for more than 90 seconds about finances knows that I am an unabashed Vanguar......more

Goodreads review by Markus on December 12, 2020

Not quite what I was expecting, but is solid for anyone that has little grasp of the markets or is new to the world of investing. It lays out the fundamentals of saving and investing at an early age and charts out comparisons between some different basic long term investment strategies. *NOT a book......more