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The Intelligent Investor Cover
by Benjamin Graham
4.25
135,276 ratings
Considered the bible of value investing, Graham's classic teaches you to focus on intrinsic value and long-term strategies, making it essential for aspiring millionaires.
3 Key Takeaways:
  1. Invest with a margin of safety to protect against losses
  2. Distinguish between investing and speculation
  3. Focus on business fundamentals, not market fluctuations
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The Snowball: Warren Buffett and the Business of Life Cover
Warren Buffett and the Business of Life
by Alice Schroeder
4.15
51,141 ratings
This comprehensive biography offers insights into Buffett's life and investment strategies, revealing how his personal experiences shaped his approach to the stock market.
3 Key Takeaways:
  1. Warren Buffett's early life shaped his obsession with money and business
  2. Buffett's investment philosophy evolved from Benjamin Graham's teachings
  3. The power of compound interest drove Buffett's investment strategy
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The Little Book of Common Sense Investing: The Only Way to Guarantee Your Fair Share of Stock Market Returns Cover
The Only Way to Guarantee Your Fair Share of Stock Market Returns
by John C. Bogle
4.16
22,589 ratings
Bogle's classic emphasizes the importance of low-cost index investing, aligning perfectly with Buffett's philosophy of long-term wealth accumulation.
3 Key Takeaways:
  1. The Relentless Rules of Humble Arithmetic: Why Costs Matter
  2. Indexing: The Simple Path to Owning the Entire Stock Market
  3. The Grand Illusion: Fund Returns vs. Investor Returns
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The Dhandho Investor: The Low-Risk Value Method to High Returns Cover
The Low-Risk Value Method to High Returns
by Mohnish Pabrai
4.23
8,667 ratings
Pabrai's book simplifies value investing principles, emphasizing low-risk strategies that align with Buffett's philosophy, making it a must-read for aspiring investors.
3 Key Takeaways:
  1. Embrace the Dhandho Framework: Low-Risk, High-Return Investing
  2. Focus on Buying Existing Businesses at Discounted Prices
  3. Invest in Simple, Slow-Changing Industries with Durable Moats
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The Little Book That Still Beats the Market Cover
by Joel Greenblatt
4.05
8,273 ratings
Greenblatt's engaging guide introduces the 'Magic Formula' for stock selection, making it an accessible tool for investors looking to maximize returns.
3 Key Takeaways:
  1. The Magic Formula: Buy Good Companies at Bargain Prices
  2. Understanding Mr. Market's Emotional Swings
  3. Return on Capital: The Key to Identifying Good Businesses
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The Little Book That Beats the Market Cover
by Joel Greenblatt
3.97
7,718 ratings
This earlier work by Greenblatt offers a simplified approach to value investing, making it a great starting point for those looking to understand Buffett's strategies.
3 Key Takeaways:
  1. The Magic Formula: Buy Good Companies at Bargain Prices
  2. Mr. Market: Your Emotional Business Partner
  3. Earnings Yield and Return on Capital: The Two Key Metrics
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The Essays of Warren Buffett: Lessons for Corporate America Cover
Lessons for Corporate America
by Warren Buffett
4.31
7,293 ratings
Buffett's own essays provide a deep dive into his investment philosophy, emphasizing the importance of intrinsic value and long-term thinking for stock market success.
3 Key Takeaways:
  1. Focus on intrinsic value, not market fluctuations
  2. Be a rational, long-term investor, not a speculator
  3. Invest in businesses with durable competitive advantages
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Richer, Wiser, Happier: How the World's Greatest Investors Win in Markets and Life Cover
How the World's Greatest Investors Win in Markets and Life
by William Green
4.53
5,883 ratings
Green's book distills wisdom from top investors, offering insights on mental frameworks and decision-making that align with Buffett's investment philosophy.
3 Key Takeaways:
  1. Invest in what you understand and buy at a discount
  2. Learn from the best by cloning their strategies
  3. Embrace contrarian thinking and be willing to stand alone
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Warren Buffett's Ground Rules: Words of Wisdom from the Partnership Letters of the World's Greatest Investor Cover
Words of Wisdom from the Partnership Letters of the World's Greatest Investor
by Jeremy C. Miller
4.05
1,677 ratings
Miller's insightful compilation of Buffett's early letters reveals timeless investment principles that can guide you in making informed stock purchases.
3 Key Takeaways:
  1. Invest in businesses, not stocks
  2. Embrace Mr. Market's moodiness
  3. Harness the power of compound interest
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