The Elements of Investing

A timeless, easy-to-read guide on life-long investmentprinciples that can help any investor succeedThe Elements of Investing has a single-minded goal: toteach the principles of investing in the same pared-to-bone mannerthat Professor William Strunk Jr. once taught composition tostudents at Harvard, using his classic little book, The Elementsof Style. With great daring, Ellis and Malkiel imagined theirown Little Red Schoolhouse course in investing for every investoraround the world-and then penned this book.The Elements of Investing hacks away at all theovertrading and over thinking so predominant in the hyperactivethought patterns of the average investor. Malkiel and Ellis offerinvestors a set of simple but powerful thoughts on how to challengeMr. Market at his own game, and win by not losing. All theneed-to-know rules and investment principles can be found here.* Contains sound investment advice and simple principles ofinvesting from two of the most respected individuals in theinvestment world* Burton G. Malkiel is the bestselling author of A Random WalkDown Wall Street and Charles D. Ellis is the bestselling authorof Winning the Loser's Game* Shows how to deal with an investor's own worst enemies: fearand greedA disciplined approach to investing, complemented by conviction,is all you need to succeed. This timely guide will help you developthese skills and make the most of your time in today's market.