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Common Stocks and Uncommon Profits and Other Writings by Philip A. Fisher

Common Stocks and Uncommon Profits and Other Writings

2nd Edition

Philip A. Fisher, Ken Fisher, Kenneth L. Fisher

Wiley · Print & ebook · August 29, 2003

Widely respected and admired, Philip Fisher is among the most influential investors of all time.

Investing (Personal)Investment & Trading StrategiesStockspersonal development
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Who it’s for
Investors seeking foundational investment philosophies
Themes
investment philosophy, personal development, growth
Pacing
Reflective

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Widely respected and admired, Philip Fisher is among the most influential investors of all time. His investment philosophies, introduced almost forty years ago, are not only studied and applied by today's financiers and investors, but are also regarded by many as gospel. This book is invaluable reading and has been since it was first published in 1958.

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The updated paperback retains the investment wisdom of the original edition and includes the perspectives of the author's son Ken Fisher, an investment guru in his own right in an expanded preface and introduction "I sought out Phil Fisher after reading his Common Stocks and Uncommon Profits...A thorough understanding of the business, obtained by using Phil's techniques...enables one to make intelligent investment commitments." —Warren Buffet

Who it’s for

  • Investors seeking foundational investment philosophies
  • Readers interested in stock market strategies and portfolio management

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Stocks69%
Investing (Personal)46%
Investment & Trading Strategies41%

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Publisher categories

  • Investing
Authors
Philip A. Fisher, Ken Fisher, Kenneth L. Fisher
Publisher
Wiley
Published
August 29, 2003
Format
Print & ebook
Theme
investment philosophy · personal development · growth
Reading lane
Investing