Wall Streets Just Not That Into You, Roger C. Davis
Wall Streets Just Not That Into You, Roger C. Davis
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Wall Street's Just Not That Into You
An Insider's Guide to Protecting and Growing Wealth

Author: Roger C. Davis

Narrator: Dana Hickox

Unabridged: 2 hr 47 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Ascent Audio

Published: 12/01/2015

Includes: Bonus Material Bonus Material Included


Synopsis

Do you consider yourself a long-term investor? If so, chances are you have parked your money with an advisor and pay little attention to its performance and even less to the amount of risk in your portfolio. You may be told by Wall Street to buy stocks or funds and hold them, or to create a diverse portfolio to protect yourself from risk and downturns in the market. Truth be told, new studies show this approach may not be serving the long-term investor well.

In his new book, Roger Davis reveals point-blank that Wall Street’s just not that into you. Drawing on an investment career spanning more than two decades, Davis delivers a dynamic and deadly accurate analysis of Wall Street’s “one-size-fits-all” approach—and why even wealthy investors should be wary.

Davis, who has two decades of experience managing funds, raises valid questions about traditional investment techniques, exposing the inherent dangers of relying on any one technique as a primary risk management tool. As a listener, you will be taught critical, innovative strategies like how to stress test your portfolio and “lose your losers.” Davis reveals that most investors are less concerned about making a sizeable return on their investments than they are about protecting their wealth; yet many investors have the same unprotected exposure to the stock market that they did in 2008. This book offers investors specific steps they can take to reduce investment risk and the right questions to ask of their current advisors to understand whether they should make a change.

Refreshingly candid and highly informative, Wall Street's Just Not That Into You offers a bold and thought-provoking alternative to the many books that offer up the same old principles of years gone by.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Mel on November 02, 2019

In a nutshell, have an all-weather strategy. Don't blindly buy and hold, and don't blindly follow a fixed asset allocation model. Even if you are not an active trader, it does not mean you should just sit back and expect that the market will work out in your favor. Keep an eye out for potential down......more

Goodreads review by Felicia on October 20, 2021

Easy to read and understand, but pretty simplified and not much learning points except buying and holding may not be the wisest decision in Wall Street. Good to know.......more

Goodreads review by Tony on May 20, 2016

Written by Roger Davis from Woodridge Capital. Overall I took this book as a love letter to hedge funds and how a hedged strategy is better than a long term buy and hold. The author had some pretty funny analogies that worked well throughout the book, which made it really fun. I think my biggest take......more

Goodreads review by Chazzle on March 26, 2016

Maybe two stars is a little harsh. But after being brainwashed by the efficient market people, this book didn't make a strong enough case to resist my previous indoctrination. I wouldn't say it's as hard as Seinfeld's Elaine trying to get her homosexual male friend to "change teams", but I guess as......more

Goodreads review by James on April 07, 2016

This is an important book for investors to read. It counters a lot of the simplified generalizations that can trap unwary people into thinking that their accounts are safe and their advisers are looking out for them. Even if you read it only to get an idea of some of the things to watch out for, it......more