How to Be Your Own Stockbroker
Author: Charles Schwab
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ISBN: 0026071207
Publisher: MacMillan Publishing Company (January, 1985)
Average Customer Rating: 4 out of 5
Customer Reviews
Rating: 4 out of 5
Interesting Primer and an interesting read
Written before the days of day traders and E*Trade, this book provides advice and opinions that are still right on the money. Schwab has produced a down-to-earth, easy to read book that ranges over a wide variety of investments. Schwab also gives some insight into some of the legal and financial battles that he endured along the way.
An interesting read.
Rating: 4 out of 5
Great first book for individual investors
Purchased book a few years back and still reference it today. It helped me understand how fickle the market is and, more importantly, helped me understand my own tolerance for risk and how to approach that. Definite bias towards brokerage firms and mutual funds, but with good reasoning. Very good anicdotal stories for examples. I recommend it (and have loaned it) to all my friends as they get started. My book is very dog-eared now.
Rating: 4 out of 5
Charles in Charge
A good read for those who want to begin investing in stocks. This book is obviously bias to discount brokerage firms. But, as Charles points out, there are number of advantages to investing through these firms. An investor can rely on his own instinct and education when making investment decisions. Also an investor isn't pressured by a broker, who's main concern is his commision. Charles also explains how emotionally driven the stock market is. He includes a number of his personal experiences which makes the book delightfully readable. In conclusion, this is an excellent first book for those who want to become their own personal stock broker.
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