The Intelligent Investor
Benjamin Graham
The Intelligent Investor
by Benjamin Graham
Warren Buffett's bible for investing. The definitive guide to value investing and building long-term wealth in the stock market.
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Our Review
The Intelligent Investor is the book Warren Buffett calls "by far the best book on investing ever written." Benjamin Graham, Buffett's mentor, lays out the principles of value investing — buying stocks for less than their intrinsic value and having the patience to wait. The "Mr. Market" allegory is one of the most powerful mental models in finance: the market is an emotional business partner who offers you prices daily, but you don't have to accept them. While the original examples are dated, Jason Zweig's updated commentary makes it accessible for modern readers. Dense but rewarding — this is the book that separates real investors from speculators.
Key Takeaways
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Investing is most intelligent when it is most businesslike
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Mr. Market is your servant, not your guide — don't follow the crowd
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Margin of safety is the central concept of investing
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Distinguish between investing and speculation
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Defensive investors should focus on diversified, low-cost index funds
Who Should Read This Book?
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Anyone serious about stock market investing
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People who want to invest based on logic, not emotion
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Readers looking for Warren Buffett's recommended investing book
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