Common Stocks and Uncommon Profits and Other Writings

In "Common Stocks and Uncommon Profits," legendary investor Philip A. Fisher shares his groundbreaking approach to evaluating stocks, emphasizing the importance of understanding a company's long-term potential rather than just its current prices. Fisher introduces the "15 Points to Look for in a Common Stock," a comprehensive checklist that reveals the qualities of truly exceptional companies. With insightful anecdotes and practical wisdom, he challenges traditional investment strategies and highlights the significance of a strong management team. As readers delve into his meticulous analysis, they discover how to identify growth opportunities that others might overlook. This classic investment guide is not just a manual for profits; it's an invitation to think differently about wealth creation.

By Philip A. Fisher

Published: 2015

"The stock market is filled with individuals who know the price of everything, but the value of nothing."

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Philip Fisher gilt als einer der Pioniere der modernen Investmenttheorie und zählt zu den einflussreichsten Investoren aller Zeiten. Seine Investmentphilosophien, die er vor fast 40 vorgestellt hat, werden nicht nur von modernen Finanzexperten und Investoren - inklusive Warren Buffett - studiert und angewendet, sondern gelten für viele als das Evangelium schlechthin. "Common Stocks and Uncommon Profits and Other Writings" ist die aktualisierte Broschurausgabe der 1958 erschienenen Originalausgabe. Diese Neuauflage stellt Fishers Ideen einer neuen Generation von Investoren vor. Sie enthält alle Investmentweisheiten der Originalausgabe sowie ein erweitertes Vorwort und eine Einleitung von Philip Fishers Sohn Ken - selbst ein angesehener Investment-Guru. Ken Fisher beschreibt hier, wie dieses Buch sein Privat- und Berufsleben beeinflusst hat und geht ausführlich auf die Investmentleidenschaft seines Vaters ein. "Common Stocks and Uncommon Profits and Other Writings " - eine unverzichtbare Lektüre für Finanzinteressierte, Anleger und Finanzexperten gleichermaßen. Die Neuauflage erscheint in neuem Design als Band der Reihe 'Wiley's Investment Classics Series'.

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Philip A. Fisher

Philip A. Fisher (1907-2004) was a pioneering American investor and author, renowned for his insights on growth investing. He is best known for his seminal book, "Common Stocks and Uncommon Profits," published in 1958, which has influenced countless investors, including Warren Buffett. Fisher's investment philosophy emphasized the importance of qualitative analysis, particularly the quality of a company's management and its long-term growth potential. Throughout his career, he advocated for a disciplined, patient approach to investing, focusing on companies with strong fundamentals. Fisher's legacy continues to resonate in the world of finance, as many of his principles remain foundational to modern investment strategies.

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Authors
Philip A. Fisher
Published
April 2015
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons
ISBN
1119143136
Language
English
Pages
327
Genres
InvestingInvesting Basics

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The stock market is filled with individuals who know the price of everything, but the value of nothing.

Common Stocks and Uncommon Profits and Other Writings

By Philip A. Fisher

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