{"product_id":"a-fool-and-his-money-the-odyssey-of-an-average-investor-hardback-9780471251514","title":"A Fool and His Money; The Odyssey of an Average Investor (Hardback) 9780471251514","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eA Fool and His Money\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eThe Odyssey of an Average Investor\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eJohn Rothchild (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9780471251514, Wiley\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eHardback, published 8 April 1998\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e268 pages\u003cbr\u003e22.4 x 14.9 x 2.5 cm, 0.482 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\"There is one thing that can be said about A Fool and His Moneythat cannot be said about any other colume of investment advice:You will never make a penny from the information in this book. Nowork on the subject of personal finance has even tried to make thisclaim before. That is because works on the subject of personalfinance are all lying. John Rothchild is the only fully honestauthor in the genre.\"--from the Foreword by P. J. O'Rourke.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e A veritable gold mine of comic insight into the predicament of anaverage investor's avid pursuit of wealth, A Fool and His Money isJohn Rothchild's critically acclaimed personal account of a yeardevoted to investing his money in the markets. The entireinvestment world--its characters, institutions, customs, andmyths-passes under Rothchild's sharp and profoundly humorousscrutiny.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Acclaim for A Fool and His Money\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \"What makes this book so good is that Rothchild can explain thingslike naked puts . . . and leave the reader both edified andlaughing. . . . Witty, fast-paced, and educational.\"--TheWashington Post.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \"You'll relish John Rothchild's comic tale. . . . The book nearsguaranteed delight.\"--Newsday.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \"A Fool and His Money may be the funniest book about investing everwritten. It's a reader's capital gain.\"--New York Post.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e You set aside some money, quit your job, devote yourself entirelyto studying the markets, and start to invest. Then, through hardwork and your own magical intuition, you become so wealthy yourmajor concern is finding a fashionable hobby to soak up yourabundant leisure time. All in about a year.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Now, thanks to this hugely entertaining and informative book, youcan live out the fantasy without risking your money, your job--oryour sanity.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Since its acclaimed debut a decade ago, A Fool and His Money hasbecome a treasured investment classic. It's the comic, firsthandaccount of a first-time investor who sets out to make his wildestmoney dreams come true.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e In a surge of optimism and enterprise, financial writer JohnRothchild drops everything to devote an entire year to learning howto invest a modest sum of money. Motivated by a sincere desire toget rich, he undertakes his mission by systematically studying asmuch as he can about the markets and how they really operate. Hefearlessly asks the most basic questions, observes theprofessionals at work, studies the newsletters, makes investments,and reports back on everything--including his own highly personaland often hilarious reactions.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e With Rothchild as your guide through the marketplace, you will:\u003cbr\u003e * Eavesdrop as his broker explains in fluent double-talk why heshould buy a certain \"hot stock\"\u003cbr\u003e * Share in his buyer's remorse as Rothchild purchases an unknowntechnology company stock that puts him on an emotional rollercoaster\u003cbr\u003e * Be humbled as he enters the almighty Federal Reserve Bank andstruggles to understand its omnipotent power over his personalfinances\u003cbr\u003e * Witness the excitement and confusion of the Commodities Exchangeand find out what pork bellies really are\u003cbr\u003e * Hear firsthand the enigmatic and undoubtedly wise words ofvarious wizards of Wall Street\u003cbr\u003e * Sympathize with Rothchild as he explains his transactions to hisloved ones\u003cbr\u003e * Blush as he shamelessly attempts to deceive them.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e In a gesture of pure magnanimity, Rothchild also includes thehard-won bits of wisdom he calls his \"25 Useful Tips\"--whichinclude such sage advice as \"Never buy anything from a broker at anairport\"--and his handy \"Fool's Glossary,\" which clarifies many ofthe technical terms used in the book.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Clever, funny, and informative, A Fool and His Money will rewardinvestors at all levels of experience with a revelation on everypage.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eMy Expert Credentials.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Wanting to Be Rich.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Money in the Bank.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e The Financial Checkup.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e The Lessons of History.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Some Practical Advice.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Shopping for the Broker.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Buyer's Remorse and Other Side Effects.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e How the Experts Pick Their Stocks.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e A Fool at the Stock Exchange.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e On the Floor.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e My Second Investment.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e What the Fed Was Going to Do.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Going Over-the-Counter.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Seeing the Analyst.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e A Walk on the Buy Side.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Among the Billion-Dollar Brains.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e On Becoming a Stockbroker.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Selling Myself Short.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Reflections on My Progress to Date.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e On to Chicago.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Opening a Commodities Account.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e My Killing in Commodities.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e My Doubts About Futures.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e My Ethical Dilemma.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e A Bout with Loews.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e A Household Correction.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e In Search of a Forecast.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e My Inside Information.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e A Street Gone Mad.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Postscript.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e A Fool's Glossary.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Finance \u0026amp; accounting [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Finance \u0026amp; accounting\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Finance%20\u0026amp;%20accounting%20%5BKF%5D%22\"\u003eKF\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Brand New","offer_id":52286356324632,"sku":"9780471251514","price":26.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/files\/9780471251514.jpg?v=1781550540","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/a-fool-and-his-money-the-odyssey-of-an-average-investor-hardback-9780471251514","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}