Written by the Wall Street legend who founded one of the first mutual funds, this classic presents a complete review of the tools of the speculator and offers a full education on a variety of securities — especially bonds, stocks, and derivatives. Readers learn details of technical and fundamental analysis, shortselling, margins, and arbitrage. Unabridged republication of the revised edition published by Barron’s, The National Financial Weekly, New York, 1930.
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Why You Win or Lose: The Psychology of Speculation by Fred C. Kelly A successful speculator shares his secrets, showing how to make money through the stock market by using amateur psychology skills and studying crowd reaction to market fluctuations.
Games, Gods & Gambling: A History of Probability and Statistical Ideas by F. N. David Episodes from the lives of Galileo, Fermat, Pascal, and others illustrate this fascinating account of the roots of mathematics. Features thought-provoking references to classics, archaeology, biography, poetry. 1962 edition.
Chance, Luck, and Statistics by Horace C. Levinson In simple, non-technical language, this volume explores the fundamentals governing chance and applies them to sports, government, and business. "Clear and lively ... remarkably accurate." — Scientific Monthly.
The Master Key to Riches by Napoleon Hill This easy-to-read guide is based on the principles behind the success of Carnegie, Ford, Edison, and other 20th-century tycoons. It offers tips for career advancement, increased wealth, and personal fulfillment.
Risk, Uncertainty and Profit by Frank H. Knight This enduring economics text provided the theoretical basis of the entrepreneurial American economy during the post-industrial era. A revolutionary work, it taught the world how to systematically distinguish between risk and uncertainty.
Extraordinary Popular Delusions by Charles Mackay Classic survey of crowd psychology takes an illuminating, entertaining look at 3 historic swindles: "The Mississippi Scheme," "The South-Sea Bubble," and "Tulipomania." Essential reading for investors.
