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Investing 101: A Crash Course in Managing Personal Wealth and Building a Profitable Portfolio

Too often, textbooks turn the noteworthy details of investing into tedious discourse that would put even Warren Buffett to sleep. Investing 101 cuts out the boring explanations, and instead provides a hands-on lesson that keeps you engaged as you learn how to build a portfolio and expand your savings.

About the Book

From value investing to short selling to risk tolerance, this primer is packed with hundreds of entertaining tidbits and concepts that you won’t be able to get anywhere else. Whether you’re looking to master the major principles of investing, or just want to learn more about stocks and bonds or mutual funds, Investing 101 has all the answers—even the ones you didn’t know you were looking for.

Features

• A hands-on lesson in building a portfolio and expanding your savings
• Covers value investing, short selling, and risk tolerance
• Packed with entertaining tidbits and concepts
• Covers stocks, bonds, and mutual funds
• Part of the Adams 101 series

Pros

• Engaging and easy to read, making investing accessible to everyone
• Covers a wide range of investing topics, from beginner to advanced
• Provides hands-on lessons and real-world examples
• Part of a reputable series, ensuring high-quality content
• Highly rated by customers, with an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars

Cons

• May not be suitable for advanced investors looking for highly technical information
• Some readers may find the tone too casual or entertaining for a financial textbook
• The book’s focus on entertainment value may detract from the seriousness of investing

Book Details

• Publisher: Adams Media
• Publication date: January 1, 2016
• Edition: Standard Edition
• Language: English
• Print length: 264 pages
• ISBN-10: 1440595135
• ISBN-13: 978-1440595134
• Item Weight: 2.31 pounds
• Dimensions: 5.25 x 0.7 x 7.13 inches

Customer Reviews

Investing 101 has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars, based on 1,482 customer reviews. It is ranked #9,317 in Books, #3 in Mutual Funds Investing, #3 in Investment Portfolio Management, and #35 in Introduction to Investing.