Let's Read

[jively]

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Jively, also if you could provide a reading list for passive index type investing, I would like to add that to the reading list sticky!

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Well, the 3 books mentioned in this thread are good, but my favorite is:

The Four Pillars of Investing: Lessons for Building a Winning Portfolio by William J. Bernstein

The other 3 were:
The Intelligent Asset Allocator: How to Build Your Portfolio to Maximize Returns and Minimize Risk by William J. Bernstein
Asset Allocation: Balancing Financial Risk by Roger C. Gibson
Winning the Loser's Game by Charles D. Ellis

I haven't read any Larry Swedroe books, but lots of people here like him.

I'd also say Index Funds The 12-Step Program for Active Investors by Mark T. Hebner is good. I think you can download this e-book for free.

-Tom

[Sniper]

Jively, anything else.. what about bogle's books on index investing?

[Sciolist]

I am 26 pages in, could be some time :]

[Mr. Now]

Earlier, I set up expectations for a post which provides more structure, clarity and definition for the group reading activity suggested by the Finance forum moderator.

I have strong reason to delay this detailed post for a day or two. Thanks to all the members who PM me to volunteer for leadership in the reading of specific books on specific topics. Your energy and passion for your specific topic is essential to the success of this learning program.

Thanks also for your patience as I finalize plans for Reading.

[jively]

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Jively, anything else.. what about bogle's books on index investing?

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I haven't read them. I think Bogle and Vanguard don't really believe in the small and value premiums. (They have no International Small Cap funds, and their value funds are not deep value.) I think Bernstein's books are better.

-Tom

[Mr. Now]

To All Readers,

Sniper is assuming the leadership role in this task as I must stand aside at this time due to time and other contraints.

I plan to lurk and post on the threads that develop. Sniper, the forum moderator, receives the PMs you sent me. He plans to contact you as the Reading activity takes shape. Those who are prone to energetic involvement in activities such as this are encouraged to contact Sniper, who welcomes your PM as the Reading activity kicks off.

[Carl_William]

YEP

I agree. I like this particular thread or whatever....

I was read it every chance I get. Hopefully -- just maybe I can contribute some. CW

[Carl_William]

"I'll go to the library tomorrow to pick up the intelligent investor, since everybody seems to like that one. I'm game for that book or another. "

You must remember this "a stock is just a stock" --
and the "Intelligent Investor" is for buying a stock.

It's not geared to mutual funds -- just my opinion.... cw

[Nomad84]

Do we know what the first book will be yet? Sniper mentioned "Automatic Millionaire," but I don't know if this was official. There's about a 95% chance that I'm going to be too busy to participate towards the end of this month, but if I do, I need some time to get the book, and I'm sure others do too. Even if I can't participate this time around, I'd still like to get ahold of your first book and get caught up as soon as possible (early May?) so I can have the background needed to participate in future discussions.

FWIW, I'm a beginner too. I graduate in 5 weeks, so at that point, I'll either have a lot of time and a little money or a little time and a lot of money. Either way, I'll need to learn more about personal finance and investing. This should be fun!

[Carl_William]

yep yep yep