vinod1 Posted January 17, 2015 Share Posted January 17, 2015 I think you posted them before and I downloaded them. I forgot I had your notes. Thank you again though. :) Yes. I did post a couple of times before. Vinod Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobafdek Posted January 17, 2015 Share Posted January 17, 2015 As for your cult comment, I still want all the editions to put on my bookshelf.........................just because. ;D Looks like we're both afflicted with the same crazy book collecting compulsion. And when you say all the editions, do you mean both the 2nd and the 6th (since, as you know, the 6th is just the 2nd + fillers)? A true certified nut-case will have hard copies of both the 2nd and the 6th. Satchel Paige This biography might be an interesting counterbalance to Graham's emphasis on examining the historical record. You probably know Satchel Paige's famous quote "Don't look back; something may be gaining on you." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobafdek Posted January 17, 2015 Share Posted January 17, 2015 I spent the better part of 6 months way back in 2009 reading various editions of Security Analysis as I wanted to thoroughly understand and internalize what Ben Graham is saying. To help me with this, I created notes consisting of a concise summary of key points, important examples of each chapter. As a next step, using the notes, I then distilled the core into a three page summary. This is by far the best education I had in value investing. I do not have the three page summary available online, but here are my notes of each chapter. http://vinodp.com/documents/investing/security_analysis_index.html Vinod This is tremendous - thanks. Which editions did you use, and do you have a preference for any single one? Do you see yourself re-reading any particular edition in the future, or will you just refer to your notes? It might be interesting to see how your notes might be revised on a re-reading! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
augustabound Posted January 17, 2015 Share Posted January 17, 2015 Looks like we're both afflicted with the same crazy book collecting compulsion. And when you say all the editions, do you mean both the 2nd and the 6th (since, as you know, the 6th is just the 2nd + fillers)? A true certified nut-case will have hard copies of both the 2nd and the 6th. This biography might be an interesting counterbalance to Graham's emphasis on examining the historical record. You probably know Satchel Paige's famous quote "Don't look back; something may be gaining on you." I think I remember that Satchel Paige said that. I'm sure this book will be full of memorable quotes. I read Buck O'Neil's, I Was Right On Time, which was pretty good overall. He said that Satchel Paige was one of the players who had a girl in every town, sometimes a few. As his friend, Buck had to divert Paige's wife away when she surprised him on a road trip. I wasn't clear earlier but yes, I have the 6th. And yes, I would like a hard copy of the 2nd also. ;D I also want a copy of The Intelligent Investor before Zweig's "commentary". I find it annoying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vinod1 Posted January 17, 2015 Share Posted January 17, 2015 I spent the better part of 6 months way back in 2009 reading various editions of Security Analysis as I wanted to thoroughly understand and internalize what Ben Graham is saying. To help me with this, I created notes consisting of a concise summary of key points, important examples of each chapter. As a next step, using the notes, I then distilled the core into a three page summary. This is by far the best education I had in value investing. I do not have the three page summary available online, but here are my notes of each chapter. http://vinodp.com/documents/investing/security_analysis_index.html Vinod This is tremendous - thanks. Which editions did you use, and do you have a preference for any single one? Do you see yourself re-reading any particular edition in the future, or will you just refer to your notes? It might be interesting to see how your notes might be revised on a re-reading! 2nd and 3rd editions. I liked 2nd edition the best. I briefly went through 1st and 4th. I also read the 6th edition which is based on the 2nd. I have been primarily been referring to the notes, but would re-read at some point. Vinod Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ajc Posted March 5, 2015 Share Posted March 5, 2015 The East India Company: The original corporate raiders http://www.theguardian.com/world/2015/mar/04/east-india-company-original-corporate-raiders Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boilermaker75 Posted March 5, 2015 Share Posted March 5, 2015 The Disappearing Spoon. about 30% though it. I like learning the history behind scientific discoveries and that is what makes this book an enjoyable read. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CorpRaider Posted March 5, 2015 Share Posted March 5, 2015 I'm reading the most recent biography about Hetty Green...meh. She was real cheap and seems to have straight up lied under oath many times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travis Wiedower Posted March 6, 2015 Share Posted March 6, 2015 The Prize: The Epic Quest for Oil, Money & Power. I'm sure plenty on this board have read it, but it's a fascinating history of the oil industry and I highly recommend it if you haven't. I'm ~75% through it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
permabear Posted March 6, 2015 Share Posted March 6, 2015 The Outsiders by William Thorndike, just got to the chapter on Mr. Buffett Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jay21 Posted November 24, 2015 Share Posted November 24, 2015 Anyone read any good books lately? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kc3 Posted November 24, 2015 Share Posted November 24, 2015 I'm finishing up the unabridged Three Kingdoms translated by Moss Roberts, as far as investing books I'm currently reading Irrational Exuberance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheAiGuy Posted November 24, 2015 Share Posted November 24, 2015 I'm reading Beware of the Pity by Stefan Zweig, the comic book series Alias, and some boring books on accounting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liberty Posted November 24, 2015 Share Posted November 24, 2015 I'm reading Beware of the Pity by Stefan Zweig How do you like it? I read The World of Yesterday (his memoirs) a few months ago and quite liked it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheAiGuy Posted November 24, 2015 Share Posted November 24, 2015 I'm reading Beware of the Pity by Stefan Zweig How do you like it? I read The World of Yesterday (his memoirs) a few months ago and quite liked it. It's very good. I think I liked the World of Yesterday more, just because of the perspective he offers, but this one's also great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LongTermView Posted November 24, 2015 Share Posted November 24, 2015 Just finished The Man Who Fed the World by Leon Hesser. Good book. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doughishere Posted November 24, 2015 Share Posted November 24, 2015 Bloomberg View Matt Levine usually every morning....thanks to a member who told me about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SmallCap Posted November 24, 2015 Share Posted November 24, 2015 reading these right now The Boys in the boat Civilian warriors Moneyball (again) Leadership as governance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travis Wiedower Posted November 24, 2015 Share Posted November 24, 2015 Recently started Thinking, Fast and Slow. Just fascinating. Goes more in-depth on some of the biases that Munger talks about. The more I learn about psychology, human biases, how the brain works, etc the more I wonder how the fuck I functioned as a clueless young adult. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
feynmanresearch Posted November 24, 2015 Share Posted November 24, 2015 Currently reading" The Match King: Ivar Kreuger, the financial genius behind a century of Wall Street scandals" and "Cable Cowboy: John Malone and the rise of the modern cable business". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jb85 Posted November 24, 2015 Share Posted November 24, 2015 Tripping Over the Truth: The Metabolic Theory of Cancer by Travis Christofferson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dabuff Posted November 25, 2015 Share Posted November 25, 2015 The ones I have open at the moment: Sapiens Cable Cowboy The Patient will See you Now Dynamic Hedging Hooke's Security Analysis Davis Dynasty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
permabear Posted November 26, 2015 Share Posted November 26, 2015 Where are the Customers' Yachts? by Fred Schwed Instant favourite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farnamstreet Posted November 27, 2015 Share Posted November 27, 2015 Here are seven of the best books I read this year ... https://www.farnamstreetblog.com/2015/08/summer-reads-for-the-curious-mind/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boilermaker75 Posted November 27, 2015 Share Posted November 27, 2015 Here are seven of the best books I read this year ... https://www.farnamstreetblog.com/2015/08/summer-reads-for-the-curious-mind/ Wow, you read 44 books in 6 months! I am envious. Thanks for listing your top 7. I am always looking for a good read. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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