Ken Fisher is founder and CEO of Fisher Investments, an independent
money management firm managing over $35 billion (as of Dec. 31/09)
for individuals and institutions. And, Fisher has written the
monthly "Portfolio Strategy" column for "Forbes" magazine for the
last twenty-five years--since 1984--making him, so far, the fourth
longest-running columnist in the magazine's history. During this
time, he's seen everything from the stock market crash of 1987 and
the great bull markets of the 1980s and 1990s to the Tech bubble of
2000 and the global market meltdown of 2008.
Now, with "The Making of a Market Guru, " you'll gain an
insightful look at Fisher's prolific career over the years and
discover the high-profile market calls he's made so far in these
monthly columns. At times engaging and timely, at others revealing
and informative, this book is a sweeping look at a recent and
eventful slice of stock market history. You'll read about what's
changed, but you'll be more amazed by what hasn't. And you'll see
investing wisdom that still applies, now and for the foreseeable
future, from a quarter-century of Fisher's concise and witty market
wisdom.
Preceding Fisher's columns for each year are a few pages of
commentary--putting them in historic context, pointing out areas
that are still salient, and others where Fisher's perspective has
changed over the years--highlighting key points that deserve extra
attention.
Chapter by chapter, this book offers practical investment advice
from a leading market voice, while: Looking at Fisher's market
analysis over the years and providing an industry insider's view of
major, and not-so-major, market eventsExamining how Fisher called
three of the last four bear marketsShowing that what many commonly
think impacts markets doesn't--and some very surprising things that
do impact markets that few are aware of.And much more
The more things change, the more they stay the same--at least
when it comes to investing. And seeing history through the eyes of
a market guru can help improve your overall investment endeavors
today. If you take the time to read this unique, historic
compilation, you'll be taking your first steps to understanding how
to become your own market guru.
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