Customer Review: My dad read this book & found it one of the best overviews of Mutual Funds. He said it had taken him over 30 years to reach many of the conclusions in the book - and some he learned the hard way. He wished this book had been around when he started investing 30+ years ago.
Customer Review: I am in the investment business so this comes from that viewpoint. It is nice to see a professional who truly thinks out of the box on investing and economics. Anyone not in the business less than 20 years in the business should read this.
Customer Review: Well written and helpful on understanding what ETFs are and their benefits. The addition of a chapter that would give examples of portfolio construction using ETFs would have added punch and really earned the use of the word "Strategy" in the title.
Customer Review: All in all, this is a great book on long term investing. Nick uses simple and true math to prove the points. I was able for the first time to fully understand dollar cost averaging and I now have a new view on bonds. Only problem I had with it was his 'voice' as he made comments about working... more info
Customer Review: If you need to learn about the Mutual Fund Industry, this is the right book. It is a comprehensive treatment of the topic. However, it is not written densely - in fact, it is downright interesting. The information is layed out well, with good mapping techniques so that you always know where you are.... more info
Customer Review: Regular readers of the business press know that mutual fund companies don't attract the breathless media coverage typically devoted to the intrepid, visionary geniuses who launch hedge funds and private equity firms. After all, everyone knows mutual funds are boring, right? They can't short stocks,... more info
Customer Review: Pre-2000 meltdown, I had control of $75k in an IRA. I watched and believed I could join all those people making so much before the Internet bubble burst. After the burst, my bubble dropped all the way down to $42k. Man, am I a great investor or what? Then, I read this book. Sold all the stock that... more info
