"This is that rarity, a useful book."--Warren Buffett Howard Marks, the chairman and cofounder of Oaktree Capital Management, is renowned for his insightful assessments of market opportunity and risk. After four decades spent ascending to the top of the investment management profession, he is today sought out by the world's leading value investors, and his client memos brim with insightful commentary and a time-tested, fundamental philosophy. Now for the first time, all readers can benefit from Marks's wisdom, concentrated ...
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"This is that rarity, a useful book."--Warren Buffett Howard Marks, the chairman and cofounder of Oaktree Capital Management, is renowned for his insightful assessments of market opportunity and risk. After four decades spent ascending to the top of the investment management profession, he is today sought out by the world's leading value investors, and his client memos brim with insightful commentary and a time-tested, fundamental philosophy. Now for the first time, all readers can benefit from Marks's wisdom, concentrated into a single volume that speaks to both the amateur and seasoned investor. Informed by a lifetime of experience and study, The Most Important Thing explains the keys to successful investment and the pitfalls that can destroy capital or ruin a career. Utilizing passages from his memos to illustrate his ideas, Marks teaches by example, detailing the development of an investment philosophy that fully acknowledges the complexities of investing and the perils of the financial world. Brilliantly applying insight to today's volatile markets, Marks offers a volume that is part memoir, part creed, with a number of broad takeaways. Marks expounds on such concepts as "second-level thinking," the price/value relationship, patient opportunism, and defensive investing. Frankly and honestly assessing his own decisions--and occasional missteps--he provides valuable lessons for critical thinking, risk assessment, and investment strategy. Encouraging investors to be "contrarian," Marks wisely judges market cycles and achieves returns through aggressive yet measured action. Which element is the most essential? Successful investing requires thoughtful attention to many separate aspects, and each of Marks's subjects proves to be the most important thing.
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The Most Important Thing: Uncommon Sense for the Thoughtful Investor (Columbia Business School Publishing) is a hardcover book published on May 1, 2011, by Howard Marks. It features green cloth covers elegantly contrasted by brilliant gold lettering on the front cover and spine. This is a First Edition/First Impression in Fine/VG++ condition, notable for its absence of a dust jacket. The covers are well-preserved, exhibiting only minor abrasion to the front flyleaf. Internally, the binding is square and tight, and the interior pages are clean and unmarked. Howard Marks, chairman and cofounder of Oaktree Capital Management, is celebrated for his insightful evaluations of market opportunities and risks. With over four decades of experience in investment management, he is sought after by leading value investors worldwide. In this book, Marks distills his wisdom into a comprehensive guide suitable for both novice and seasoned investors. Drawing from a lifetime of experience, Marks elucidates the keys to successful investment and highlights the pitfalls that can erode capital or derail a career. Through examples and excerpts from his memos, he illustrates the development of an investment philosophy that acknowledges the complexities of investing and the risks inherent in the financial world. The book serves as a blend of memoir and creed, offering broad takeaways applicable to today's volatile markets. Marks delves into various concepts, including "second-level thinking, " the price/value relationship, patient opportunism, and defensive investing. He candidly evaluates his own decisions and occasional missteps, offering valuable lessons in critical thinking, risk assessment, and investment strategy. By advocating for a contrarian approach, Marks navigates market cycles with agility, achieving returns through measured yet aggressive action."The Most Important Thing" emphasizes the multifaceted nature of successful investing, stressing the significance of careful attention to various aspects. Each element discussed by Marks proves to be essential in its own right, contributing to a holistic approach to investment strategy. Rest assured, the book will be carefully packaged for shipment to ensure protection from the elements. A complimentary USPS electronic tracking number will be provided for monitoring the shipment. For further inquiries or additional pictures of the book, please feel free to contact us. 180 pages.
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