BEN BRANCH – IF YOU ARE SO SMART WHY AREN’T YOU RICH

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

Football is often referred to as a game of inches. The outcome of the game may come down to fractions of an inch. A few fractions of a percentage point is the difference between the performance of the market and that of Investing. Ben Branch states that successful investing is not easy. It is a game worth playing if you win. Understanding the fundamental principles of investing is the key to being on the winning side. Branch introduces the reader to stocks, bonds, options, mutual funds, real estate, futures, and all of the other basic elements of the market. He shows you how to avoid mistakes in order to invest wisely. An extensive glossary, definitions and examples, and lists of dos and don’ts will make this book a handy resource for the novice as well as for seasoned investors looking to take their game to the next level.

Branch gives the building blocks of a multi-dimensional investing approach. The principle of compound interest is reviewed first. He introduces the reader to stocks, bonds, options, mutual funds, real estate, futures, and all of the other elements of the market, arguing that successful investing is a function of three activities. He explains lesser-known opportunities, such as bankruptcies and takeovers, in addition to covering well-known investments. The effects of macroeconomic trends are included in special topics. He shows you how to avoid mistakes in order to invest wisely. An extensive glossary, definitions and examples, and lists of dos and don’ts will make this book a handy resource for the novice, as well as for seasoned investors looking to take their game to the next level.

Why aren’t you rich if you are so smart?

Ben Branch wrote If You Are So Smart Why Aren’t You Rich.