The Elements of Investing (read my review here) by Burton Malkiel and Charles Ellis managed to boil down investing to its elements in a short book that could be read in a few hours. You can download it for free here.
The Elements of Investing hacks away at all the overtrading and over thinking so predominant in the hyperactive thought patterns of the average investor. Malkiel and Ellis offer investors a set of simple but powerful thoughts on how to challenge Mr. Market at his own game, and win by not losing. All the need-to-know rules and investment principles can be found here.
* Contains sound investment advice and simple principles of investing from two of the most respected individuals in the investment world
* Burton G. Malkiel is the bestselling author of A Random Walk Down Wall Street and Charles D. Ellis is the bestselling author of Winning the Loser’s Game
* Shows how to deal with an investor’s own worst enemies: fear and greedA disciplined approach to investing, complemented by conviction, is all you need to succeed. This timely guide will help you develop these skills and make the most of your time in today’s market.
Thanks to The Stingy Investor for posting the link.