{"product_id":"how-a-second-grader-beats-wall-street-golden-rules-any-investor-can-learn-paperback-softback-9780470919033","title":"How a Second Grader Beats Wall Street; Golden Rules Any Investor Can Learn (Paperback \/ softback) 9780470919033","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eHow a Second Grader Beats Wall Street\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eGolden Rules Any Investor Can Learn\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e‘…one financial insider’s efforts to create another financial insider from scratch. This book has charm and intelligence in spades.’(\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eAccounting Technician\u003c\/b\u003e, January 2011\u003c\/i\u003e). \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e “If you’d like to learn more about what makes good (and simple) investing, Roth’s 2009 book, \u003ci\u003eHow a Second-Grader Beats Wall Street\u003c\/i\u003e, is a good start and a must for any index investor’s library.” \u003cbr\u003e —\u003cb\u003eScott Burns\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e, AssetBuilder\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eAllan S. Roth (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9780470919033, Wiley\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 4 March 2011\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e304 pages\u003cbr\u003e21.3 x 14 x 2.3 cm, 0.318 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\u003cb\u003eStraightforward strategies from a successful young investor\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eHow a Second Grader Beats Wall Street,\u003c\/i\u003e you'll follow the story of Kevin Roth, an eight-year-old who was schooled in simple approaches to sound investing by his father, seasoned financial planner Allan Roth, and discover exactly how simple it can be to become a successful investor. Page by page, you'll learn how to create a portfolio with the widest diversification and lowest costs; one that can move up your financial freedom by a decade and dramatically increase your spending rate during retirement. And all this can be accomplished by using some common sense techniques.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAlong the way, Kevin and his dad discuss fresh, new approaches to investing, and detail some tried-and-true, but lesser known approaches. They also take the time to debunk the financial myths and legends that many of us accept as true, and show you what it really takes to build long-term wealth with less risk.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eDiscusses how to design a portfolio composed of a few basic building blocks that can be \"tweaked\" to fit your personal needs\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAddresses how you can reengineer your portfolio in order to stop needlessly paying taxes\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eReveals how you can increase returns, regardless of which direction the market goes, by picking the \"low-hanging fruit\" we all have in our portfolios\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eWith just a little time and a little work, you can become a better investor. With this book as your guide, you'll discover how a simpler approach to today's markets can put you on the path to financial independence.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eForeword.  \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgments.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction: The Seeds of Financial Success.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 1 The Claw Will Take Your Money: \"10 – 2 = 8\".\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 2 Own the World: \"Don't Put All of Your Eggs in One Basket\".\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 3 The Advantage of Having Wall Street Marketing Blinders (and Where Can I Get Some?): \"I Don't Watch Cramer; I Like SpongeBob\".\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 4 Adults Behaving Badly: \"Don't Act Silly When Something Is Important\".\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 5 Can You Beat a Second Grader's Portfolio?: \"I'm Not Going to Win All Three Spins\".\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 6 Beyond the Second-Grader Portfolio: \"If Dad Says There's a Better Way, I Might Try It, but I'm Not So Sure\".\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 7 Bonds—Your Portfolio's Shock Absorber: \"Don't Lend Money to Someone Who Won’t Pay You Back\".\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 8 Better Than Bonds: \"If the Teacher Promises You’ll Be Paid Back, Then It's Okay to Lend Randy Money\".\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 9 Simply Brilliant or Brilliantly Simple—Building Your Portfolio: \"Don't Bet Your Lunch Money\".\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 10 Investors Who Love to Pay Taxes, and the IRS Who Loves Them: \"Don't Pay Taxes If You Don't Have To\".\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 11 Nightmare off Wall Street—The Scary Tale of Trick-or-Treat Investing: \"If the Game Is Too Hard to Understand, I'm Not Playing\".\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 12 Increase Your Return No Matter What the Market Does: \"If You Pick the Low-Hanging Fruit, You Don't Have to Climb the Tree\".\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 13 Keep It Simple, Stupid (KISS): \"Why Do Grownups Have to Make Things So Complicated?\"\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKevin's Postscript.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNotes.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout the Author.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex.\u003c\/p\u003e\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":52501179924760,"sku":"9780470919033","price":10.79,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/files\/9780470919033.jpg?v=1786215432","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/how-a-second-grader-beats-wall-street-golden-rules-any-investor-can-learn-paperback-softback-9780470919033","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}