Read it if…
Serious investors who want the classic foundations of value investing.
Skip it if…
You are new to investing – this is dense and dated in places.
Key ideas in 2 minutes
- "Mr. Market" is there to serve you, not to guide you – ignore his mood swings.
- Margin of safety: pay clearly less than what something is worth.
- Decide honestly whether you are a "defensive" or an "enterprising" investor.
Our review
The book that shaped Warren Buffett. It is long, and the original examples are from decades ago, so choose an edition with modern commentary (Jason Zweig's notes make it far easier).
Treat it as a masterclass for later in your journey. The chapters on investor behaviour and margin of safety are worth the effort on their own.
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