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The Aggressive Conservative Investor (Wiley Investment Classics)
Martin Shubik
$11.17

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"The Aggressive Conservative Investor will never go out of date. Regulation, disclosure, and other things may change, but the general approach and mindset to successful investing are timeless. Read this book and you will learn the rudiments of 'safe and cheap' investing. An essential read for every amateur and professional investor."
--Stan Garstka, Deputy Dean & Professor in the Practice of Faculty & Management, Yale School of Management

"Security analysis toward both better odds and higher long-term payoff: A readable, authoritative guide."
--Professor Bill Baumol, New York University

"In reading this book, one is struck by the simplicity of the ideas and the dependence of the investor on his own understandings of reality as opposed to the myths on the street. The updated version of this 1979 classic incorporates all the modern financial engineering that has occurred as a product of the late 20th century, and the new methodologies refine your abilities to measure risk but don't change the fundamentals of value. The updated version of The Aggressive Conservative Investor is very much a value-added proposition."
--Sam Zell, Chairman, Equity Group Investment LLC

"I concur with those people who regard Marty Whitman as the 'Dean of Value Investing.' This book is a must-read for everyone interested in understanding the art of investing."
--Melvin T. Stith, Dean, Whitman School of Management, Syracuse University

This no-holds-barred presentation of one of the most successful investment strategies of all time -- value investing in distressed securities/companie -- shows you how to analyze and evaluate stocks just like controlling owners. Based on the assumption that stock price rarely reflects real value, authors Whitman and Shubik use numerous case studies to present risk-minimizing methods that also provide high rewards. Still relevant today, this classic work includes a new introduction discussing the dramatic changes that have taken place in the value investing world since its first publication in 1979.

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The Short Book on Options: A Conservative Strategy for the Buy and Hold Investor
Mark D. Wolfinger
$8.72

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THE SHORT BOOK ON OPTIONS is just that: a concise easy to understand primer that first teaches the basics of stock options and then offers a hands-on approach to using options in a conservative manner. Beginning with a description of what an option is and how an option works, THE SHORT BOOK ON OPTIONS takes the reader on a journey from learning the language of options to being prepared to trade. The book provides detailed answers to these important questions: What are the steps involved in trading options? Why would you want to sell a stock option?

What do you have to gain?

What do you have to lose? How do you choose which option to sell? THE SHORT BOOK ON OPTIONS is especially useful for long-term buy and hold investors, owners of a self-directed retirement plan, investment club members or anyone who wants to increase the performance and safety of his/her investment portfolio. The author teaches a conservative strategy focusing on profitability and safety. By the time you finish reading this book, you will be eager (and prepared) to make your first options trade.

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Options Trading for the Conservative Investor: Increasing Profits Without Increasing Your Risk (Financial Times Prentice Hall Books)
Michael C. Thomsett
$21.18

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Essentially a book that attempts to frame options trading in a world where your fundamental analysis of a company will drive strategy. The basic assumption of this book is that you can effectively analyze the fundamental strength of a stock and that you can execute several options strategies to increase the income generated from the stock. However, many of the strategies presented still require one to utilize technical analysis (e.g., choose strike prices based on support-levels), as well as provide little in the way of strategy modiifcation if the company's fundamentals change during the life of a call. This is a good book for developing some new investment strategies, however the reader will benefit if they have a good understanding of technical analysis as well.

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Covered Call Writing Demystified: Double-Digit Returns on Stocks in a Slower Growth Market for the Conservative Investor
Paul D. Kadavy
$27.95

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"COVERED CALL WRITING DEMYSTIFIED" is a timely and profitable tutorial investment program written as a novel, primarily for investors who have some knowledge of stock market investing but are new to covered call writing. It is the first work on this subject to simplify, fully explain, and instruct investors on how to use covered call option writing on common stocks. It may offer one of the best opportunities to achieve double-digit investment returns in the slow growth or no growth stock market expected by many experts in the future. This strategy works best in such a market environment. The investment approach of writing covered call options on stocks, a more conservative investment strategy than just owning stocks alone, has been available for decades. Until now, however, it has mostly been unknown or misunderstood by many investors.

Why is "COVERED CALL WRITING DEMYSTIFIED" needed? Many nationally recognized investment experts believe that the U.S. stock market in the future will most certainly produce significantly lower returns than the high returns of the past for many years to come. Some noteworthy examples:

* "The long-term prospects for equities in general is far from exciting." - Warren E. Buffett, The Chairman's Letter, Berkshire Hathaway, Inc. 2000 Annual Report, Page 3. "If you own equities, over the next twenty or thirty years you'll get a reasonable return…maybe its 6%, maybe its 7%. People who expect 15% a year are doomed to disappointment." - Interview with Warren Buffett by Maria Bartiromo of CNBC TV; May 3, 2003

* "Over the next century you should expect your share prices to average 6% (return) a year. Over the next five years, ten years, I think you'll be lucky to come out even on share prices." - Sir John Templeton, pioneer in the mutual fund industry, Business Center, CNBC TV Interview; October 1, 2001

* "The Dow has gone absolutely nowhere for three, coming on four years now. I think this will last maybe for another ten years." - John Bollinger, noted technical analyst and creator of the "Bollinger Bands," CNBC TV Interview; October 29, 2001

"It's wise to have realistic expectations on the overall returns you can expect in the stock market, which over time should clock in at about 6% to 7%. The days of double-digit annual returns are probably over for some time to come." - Suze Orman, "The Financial Connection."

"COVERED CALL WRITING DEMYSTIFIED" is unique because:

(1) A detailed investment program is outlined for personal implementation to assist investors in achieving consistent double-digit returns utilizing covered call writing on common stocks. This investment strategy is most effective in a slow growth or no growth stock market, as is projected in the future by so many investment experts.

(2) The entire subject matter is centered on a focused area of standardized options...covered call writing on stocks an investor owns or acquires in the future.

(3) A complete education on the subject is provided.

(4) Unlike other books about options, it is easy to understand by any investor. The book is written as a novel, which increases reader interest and ease of comprehension.

(5) Numerous easy-to-use Microsoft® Excel templates on a CD/ROM for PC use as well as manual worksheets are provided with the book to assist in making specific investment decisions regarding which covered calls to write on stocks, to effectively track results, and for other planning purposes.

(6) Practical application exercises are included at the end of the chapters to personalize the information provided and assist with profitable planning and execution.

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Basic Principles of Conservative Investing - 9 Principles You Must Follow
Rich Brott
$14.23

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Investing can be very complicated or very simple. It can be very successful or disastrous. There is risk with investing and there is risk in not investing. Investing can be very enjoyable or very distasteful. In this book you will be given some overall and well-rounded investment information. Absolutely no attempt will be made to influence you to invest in a specific type of financial instrument. Author Rich Brott starts by encouraging you to set aside monies so that in time you have something to invest. The pre-investment process begins by being prepared for those unexpected emergencies. Following that you must be on a path to reach those short term and long term financial goals. With this out of the way, you can turn your thinking to retirement and your long term well-being. If you have already retired, it's all about preserving what you have and making sure that your money always outlasts you. So get out a notepad, your pen or highlighter and record some insights and "to do" lists as your read its contents.

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How to Make Money With Stock Options: A Basic Guide for the Conservative Investor
Mervyn L. Hecht
$19.98

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This book presents a simplified, step-by-step explanation of those stock option strategies that are appropriate for use by an investor primarily interested in the protection of assets, and in increased income. The strategies are explained both by words and with graphs and visual aids. There are also general discussions of market strategies, advice for stockbrokers, lawyers, and general investors interested in stock options.

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There's Always a Bull Market: Conservative Investing in Stocks, Bonds, and Gold
Robert Kinsman
$7.72

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The Conservative Wealthbuilder: Capital Preservation Through Global Investing
Adam Starchild
$31.66

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Investing globally is one of the most successful ways to accomplish capital preservation and growth. In The Wealth Report, Adam Starchild reveals how you can create an ultimate global portfolio of investments to hedge against inflation, taxes, confiscations, market, fluctuations, currency devaluations, economic and political turmoil...

Starchild reveals the little-known investment secrets that he has been giving to his clients for the past few decades. His recommendations are not high-flying investment tips, but rather solid, conservative recommendations that over time will help build a healthy nest-egg for you.

You will learn how to build a secret stash of cash that:

*You can access at any time

*Is tax-free and seizure proof

*Pays competitive dividends and interest

*And has no government reporting requirements (even for Americans)

In fact, if you had put $ 10,000 each year into this investment or the last twenty years you would have $590,697 today!

*You will also discover:

*How to accumulate income tax-free

*Why offshore mutual funds should form a vital part of your global portfolio

*How to invest in gold, silver and platinum and the investor potential of these precious metals

*Why Switzerland should play an essential part in any global nest-egg strategy

*How and where to best form an offshore trust in order to provide tax and creditor protection for your investments

*How to invest tax-free in the United States

Everything you need to get yourself started on a global path to a secure fortune is in The Conservative Wealthbuilder. Starchild's techniques have been used by many of the world's wealthiest people for decades, including presidents, kings, Arab sheiks... And now for the first time they are available to you. They have been tested and proven over time. You will not find a safer, surer path to financial security than that mapped out for you in this unique work!

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Super investing for ultra conservatives: A layperson's approach to riches in the stock market : you cannot help but make money
Max Gold

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There's Always a Bull Market Conservative Investing in Stocks, Bonds, and Gold
Robert Kinsman
$13.50

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