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I see kids all over the internet getting started in investing, and having all kinds of questions.
I usually just post a list of about 5-6 books they should read, and this is one of them. But I don't think young people read many books, it's easier to just spam the internet up with basic fundamental questions. If they'd read a few of the classic books they'd be better off than going online and asking questions with zero knowledge.
A newly revised version of "The Intelligent Investor" came out on Oct. 22. Graham’s original text remains intact but Jason Zweig added commentaries which put each chapter in context for today’s investors.
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I see kids all over the internet getting started in investing, and having all kinds of questions.
I usually just post a list of about 5-6 books they should read, and this is one of them. But I don't think young people read many books, it's easier to just spam the internet up with basic fundamental questions. If they'd read a few of the classic books they'd be better off than going online and asking questions with zero knowledge.
I have read it, too. Fabulous, clear, simple, but not simplistic.
Graham’s original text remains intact but Jason Zweig added commentaries
which put each chapter in context for today’s investors.