Description: Common Stocks and Uncommon Profits and Other Writings by Philip A. Fisher, Kenneth L. Fisher Regarded as one of the pioneers of modern investment theory, Philip Fishers principles are studied and used by numerous contemporary finance professionals, including Warren Buffett. Common Stocks and Uncommon Profits and Other Writingsis invaluable reading and has been since it was first published in 1958. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Widely 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 todays financiers and investors, but are also regarded by many as gospel. This book is invaluable reading and has been since it was first published in 1958. The updated paperback retains the investment wisdom of the original edition and includes the perspectives of the authors son Ken Fisher, an investment guru in his own right in an expanded preface and introduction "I sought out Phil Fisher after reading his Common Stocks and Uncommon Profits...A thorough understanding of the business, obtained by using Phils techniques...enables one to make intelligent investment commitments." —Warren Buffet Back Cover "I am an eager reader of whatever Phil has to say, and I recommend him to you." --Warren Buffett "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 columnist Widely 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 todays 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 Phils 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 Flap "I am an eager reader of whatever Phil has to say, and I recommend him to you." --Warren Buffett "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 columnist Widely 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 todays 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 Phils 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 Author Biography PHILIP 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 theory. Table of Contents Preface What I Learned from My Fathers Writings xiKenneth L. Fisher Introduction 1Kenneth L. Fisher Part One Common Stocks and Uncommon Profits Preface 31 1. Clues from the Past 34 2. What "Scuttlebutt" Can Do 44 3. What to Buy: The Fifteen Points to Look for in a Common Stock 47 4. What to Buy: Applying This to Your Own Needs 79 5. When to Buy 89 6. When to Sell: And When Not To 105 7. The Hullabaloo about Dividends 114 8. Five Donts for Investors 123 9. Five More Donts for Investors 135 10. How I Go about Finding a Growth Stock 162 11. Summary and Conclusion 172 Part Two Conservative Investors Sleep Well Epigraph 176 Introduction 177 1. The First Dimension of a Conservative Investment 180 2. The Second Dimension 187 3. The Third Dimension 198 4. The Fourth Dimension 207 5. More about the Fourth Dimension 213 6. Still More about the Fourth Dimension 218 Part Three Developing an Investment Philosophy Dedication to Frank E. Block 226 1. Origins of a Philosophy 227 The Birth of Interest 228 Formative Experiences 229 First Lessons in the School of Experience 231 Building the Basics 232 The Great Bear Market 234 A Chance to Do My Thing 235 From Disaster, Opportunity Springs 236 A Foundation is Formed 237 2. Learning from Experience 238 Food Machinery as an Investment Opportunity 239 Zigging and Zagging 242 Contrary, but Correct 243 Patience and Performance 244 To Every Rule,There Are Exceptions . . . But Not Many 247 An Experiment with Market Timing 248 Reaching for Price, Foregoing Opportunity 249 3. The Philosophy Matures 252 E Pluribus Unum 253 History versus Opportunity 255 Lessons from the Vintage Years 257 Do Few Things Well 259 Stay or Sell in Anticipation of Possible Market Downturns? 260 In and Out May Be Out of the Money 263 The Long Shadow of Dividends 264 4. Is the Market Efficient? 266 The Fallacy of the Efficient Market 267 The Raychem Corporation 270 Raychem, Dashed Expectations, and the Crash 271 Raychem and the Efficient Market 274 Conclusion 275 Appendix Key Factors in Evaluating Promising Firms 279 Functional Factors 279 People Factors 281 Business Characteristics 282 Index 283 Review "...written by American Investment genius.... We are delighted to have the opportunity to reproduce an extract from this classic, recently reissued..." (Financial Director, November 2003) "...these updated classics are packed with investment wisdom..." (What Investment, November 2003) Long Description " 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 columnist Widely 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 todays 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 Phils 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 Review Text "...written by American Investment genius.... We are delighted to have the opportunity to reproduce an extract from this classic, recently reissued..." (Financial Director, November 2003) "...these updated classics are packed with investment wisdom..." (What Investment, November 2003) Review Quote "...written by American Investment genius.... We are delighted to have the opportunity to reproduce an extract from this classic, recently reissued..." ( Financial Director , November 2003) "...these updated classics are packed with investment wisdom..." ( What Investment , November 2003) Promotional "Headline" "...written by American Investment genius.... We are delighted to have the opportunity to reproduce an extract from this classic, recently reissued..." (Financial Director, November 2003) "...these updated classics are packed Feature Common Stocks and Uncommon Profits and Other Writingscontains practical investment advice from one of the most influential investors of all time. Includes an expanded preface and Introduction. Details Philip Fisher?s renowned investment philosophies. Reintroduces an investment classic to a new generation of financiers. Details ISBN0471445509 Author Kenneth L. Fisher Short Title COMMON STOCKS & UNCOMMON PROFI Pages 320 Language English ISBN-10 0471445509 ISBN-13 9780471445500 Media Book Format Paperback Year 2003 Series Wiley Investment Classics Illustrations Illustrations, Affiliation Fisher & Co. ? Fisher & Co. Fisher & Co. Fisher & Co. Fisher & Co. 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Book Title: Common Stocks and Uncommon Profits and Other Writings
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Language: English
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