Top Investment Books For All Investors

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Every year, hundreds of investments books are published. Some of these books claim to have cracked the code for get-rich-quick investing. Other books claim to be full of "tried and true" principles. Some books try to help you make money in the long run, and others know exactly how to play the market right now. Some of these books have been written by immensely successful investors, and quite frankly, others have been written by investors whose advice you would never take if you could see their portfolio. With so many options out there each year, it begs the question: Which books are the right books? The answer is actually rather simple: forget about all these books; instead, go back to the ones that have been around, the ones that have stood the test of time. While there are certainly valuable books that have been published over the last few years, these long-standing books have been proven to be absolutely invaluable, and they will help you lay a great foundation. Whether you are a new investor or have been building your portfolio for ages, these three books are full of wisdom and advice that can help you moving forward.

1) The Intelligent Investor: This book by Ben Graham was published in 1934, and it is still considered a must-read for every investor. In fact, Warren Buffett has called this book "the best investing book ever written."

2) The Essays Of Warren Buffett: Speaking of Warren Buffett, this is a collection of his essays, arranged by topic and relevance. While you cannot go wrong with any Buffett book, this one is a great place to begin, as it will help you in every area of investing.

3) Common Stocks And Uncommon Profits & Other Writings: In this book, Philip Fisher examines the fifteen qualities of an excellent business. You are sure to learn to expand your own portfolio as you dive through these in-depth thoughts from one of history's greatest financial thinkers.

Many people consider to the stock market to be something a lot like gambling, and they think anyone who makes money at it is just plain lucky, but by following the tips of these men who knew how to make the market work for them, you can start to do the same yourself.