Wealth of Experience: Real Investors on What Works and What Doesn't

ISBN-13: 9780471226840 / Angielski / Twarda / 2003 / 240 str.

Andrew S. Clarke; Jack Brennan

Opis

Practical advice for investors from investors
Presenting a fresh approach to investment guidance, Wealth of Experience is built on real investors' stories about what has worked-and what hasn't worked-for them during their personal investment journeys. The Vanguard Group, one of the world's most respected investment companies, asked hundreds of investors who have succeeded in accumulating real wealth to explain how they've gone about it. Their personal accounts make this a one-in-a-kind book with extraordinary insights on saving, investing, and managing money from "ordinary investors" for their peers. Wealth of Experience has straightforward, battle-tested advice on investing for retirement, learning about finance, and managing money. The invaluable guidance from experienced fellow investors can help readers avoid major financial pitfalls and learn from mistakes others have made. Vanguard's research confirmed its long-held belief that individual investors-sometimes derided on Wall Street as unsophisticated-are a savvy and capable group. This book proves that their collective wisdom is as valuable as any "expert" advice.
The Vanguard Group (based in Valley Forge, PA) is the world's second-largest mutual fund company with 15 million shareholders and $600 billion in assets under management. Vanguard pioneered low-cost index mutual funds, and distinguished itself as a champion of superior client service and low investor costs. Andrew Clarke is a senior financial writer at The Vanguard Group. Before joining Vanguard, he worked for Morningstar, Inc., the investment research firm. Mr. Clarke is a Chartered Financial Analyst. Jack Brennan is the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of The Vanguard Group. A graduate of Dartmouth College, Mr. Brennan received a master's degree in business administration from Harvard Business School.

Spis treści

Foreword vii

Acknowledgments xi

Introduction xiii

Chapter 1: Save Your Money 1

Chapter 2: Plan for the Future 15

Chapter 3: Learn the Secrets of Success 31

Chapter 4: Diversify Your Assets 49

Chapter 5: Select Your Investments 71

Chapter 6: Avoid Self–Destructive Moves 91

Chapter 7: Assess Your Progress 109

Chapter 8: Keep Your Costs Low 125

Chapter 9: Be Smart About Taxes 139

Chapter 10: Create Your Investing Legacy 155

Chapter 11: Adopt Productive Habits and Attitudes 175

Chapter 12: Follow the Eight Commandments 187

Notes 193

Glossary 197

Index 211

O autorze

ANDREW S. CLARKE is a senior financial writer at The Vanguard Group. Before joining Vanguard, he worked for Morningstar, the investment research firm. Mr. Clarke is a Chartered Financial Analyst.
JOHN J. BRENNAN is the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of The Vanguard Group and author of the bestseller, Straight Talk on Investing, also published by Wiley.
THE VANGUARD GROUP is the world’s second–largest mutual fund company, with 15 million shareholder accounts and $600 billion in assets under management. Vanguard pioneered low–cost index mutual funds, and has distinguished itself as a champion of superior client service and low investor costs.

Blurb

"There are many paths to investment success, but few are as straight and true as Vanguard’s. Simplicity, thrift, and broad diversification are powerful allies. Andy Clarke has assembled a wealth of real–world examples that will show you how to get these forces working in your favor."
Don Phillips
Managing Director
Morningstar, Inc.

"Well done! Very comprehensive analysis based on empirical data and not mere speculation. If I could give a grade: solid A."
William D. Danko, PhD
Coauthor of The Millionaire Next Door
Chair of the Marketing Department
State University of New York at Albany