Common Stocks and Uncommon Profits and Other Writings [Paperback]In Situ Monitoring of Aquatic Systemsby Philip A. FisherThis book is OUT OF PRINT You may be able to find a copy at ABE Books Description of Common Stocks and Uncommon Profits and Other Writings"You will find lots of jewels in these pages that may do as much for you as they have for me."–from the Introduction by Kenneth L. Fisher Forbes columnistWidely respected and admired, Philip Fisher is among the most influential investors of all time. His investment philosophies, introduced almost forty years ago, are not only studied and applied by today′s finance professionals, but are also regarded by many as gospel. He recorded these philosophies in Common Stocks and Uncommon Profits, a book considered invaluable reading when it was first published in 1958, and a must–read today. Acclaim for Common Stocks and Uncommon Profits "I sought out Phil Fisher after reading his Common Stocks and Uncommon Profits...When I met him, I was impressed by the man as by his ideas. A thorough understanding of the business, obtained by using Phil′s techniques...enables one to make intelligent investment commitments."–Warren Buffett "Little known to the public, rarely interviewed and accepting few clients, Philip Fisher is nevertheless read and studied by most thoughtful investment professionals . . . everyone will profit from pondering–as Warren Buffett has done–the investment principles Fisher espouses."–James W. Michaels Editor, Forbes "My own copy [of Common Stocks and Uncommon Profits] has underlinings and marginal thoughts throughout."–John Train Author of Dance of the Money Bees Title Information
Press and Industry Reviews'I sought out Philip Fisher after reading his Common Stocks and Uncommon Profits. When I met him, I was as impressed by the man as by his ideas. A thorough understanding of the business, obtained by using Phil's techniques enables one to make intelligent investment commitments.'Warren Buffett 'Little known to the public, rarely interviewed and accepting few clients, Philip Fisher is nevertheless read and studied by most thoughtful investment professionals. Everyone will profit from pondering, as Warren Buffett has done, the investment principles Fisher espouses.' James Michaels, Editor, Forbes 'Very thorough, but not for the dilettante.' The Times Write a review of this book Customer Reviews from AmazonAbout Philip A. FisherPHILIP A. FISHER began his career as a securities analyst in 1928, and founded Fisher & Company, an investment counseling business, in 1931. He is known as one of the pioneers of modern investment theoryContents of Common Stocks and Uncommon Profits and Other WritingsPart I: Common Stocks and Uncommon Profits1. Clues from the past 2. What 'Scuttlebutt' can do 3. What to buy - the 15 points to look for in a common stock 4. What to buy - applying this to your own needs 5. When to buy 6. When to sell - and when not to 7. The Hullabaloo about Dividends 8. Five Don'ts for Investors Don't buy into promotional companies Don't ignore a good stock just because it is traded over the counter Don't buy a stock just because you like the 'tone' of its annual report Don't assume that the high price at which a stock is selling in relation to earnings is necessarily an indication that further growth in those earnings has largely been already discounted in the price Don't quibble over eights and quarters 9. Five more don'ts for investors Don't overstress diversification Don't be afraid of buying on a war scare Don't forget your Gilbert and Sullivan Don't fail to consider time as well as price Don't follow the crowd 10. How I go about finding a growth stock Part II: Conservative Investors Sleep Well 1. The 1st Dimension: Production, Marketing, Research and Financial Skills 2. The 2nd Dimension: People 3. The 3rd Dimension: Investment Characteristics 4. The 4th Dimension: Price Part III: Developing an Investment Philosophy Origins of a Philosophy - Learning from Experience - The Philosophy Matures - Is the Market Efficient? - Key Factors in Evaluating Promising Firms |
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