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The big picture - book suggestions
Hi! I have always been fascinated by those investors and investment professionals who are able to understand the big picture and how everything is connected. If a war breaks out in Ukraine or a tsunami hits Japan, which sectors and companies will be affected, both positively and negatively. I know...
What books do you keep on your desk?
Pretty much what the title says, is there any book that you always keep on your desk? I am looking for broad books about IB that are not completely academic so I can reference if I need to. Or even if it's not about finance, it would be nice to hear about the books you like to check multiple times
Finance Books Reviews
Hello everyone, hope you are well and safe during such a rough time. My question has to do with seld-education on finance topics. I am pretty sure many people are currently stuck at home and are willing to polish their nowledge with a great FInance book. I was wondering which website can one use to...
Best Learning websites, books, and podcasts, etc for basics of Finance fundamental
Hi guys, I just started my first finance job in a rotational program. The program is poorly run and I HAVE a lot of free time on my hands during the job. I wanted to use my free time wisely so I used it to study for CFA . Now that thats over I have more free time and want to keep learning (other...
X-Mas IB related Gift
Hello! I hope you've all found nice gifts for xmas this year. I consider buying a finance related book to a friend working with me in corpo. Since a handful of chimps on this forum may face the same dilemma, you could share here worthy books you've enjoyed reading lately! Anything like Howard Marks...
All Time Best Books on Trading
If you had to pick one book and one book only that was your favorite on the topic of trading, which one would it be?
Favorite Books?
I am interested in finding some new suggestions for books to read, can be any type of book.
Top 5 books you have read
First time poster and avid reader here. Just out of curiosity and to build my personal library a bit further, what are the top 5 finance related nonfiction books you have read? Looking forward to your responses.
The 5 Books/Movies you MUST read/watch for finance
A couple of amazing books and films that I would recommend for anyone in the finance industry. The Intelligent Investor - Benjamin Graham - Hands down a must read for anybody even thinking about a profession in the financial markets. The language used is so simple even a kid could understand it....
Essential Finance Books For Summer Analysts
Hey Monkeys, What do you guys consider the most absolutely essential financial related novels that every student should read before their first SA job? The Intelligent Investor is pretty typical but what other books are deemed necessary to gain an understanding of the markets and to prosper as a SA?
McKinsey's book on Valuation (Measuring and Managing the Value of Companies) - any other similarly good reads?
Hi guys, Just reading McKinsey 's book on valuation - Measuring and Managing the Value of Companies. I thoroughly recommend it to any student, intern and even junior analyst in finance. An amazing book which completely upgraded the way I look at companies, industries and share prices - a #1 in the...
Commercial Real Estate Leasing
I am trying to supplement my CRE leasing knowledge. Would be awesome if anyone had a suggestion for a book or comprehensive source that covered various lease types and nuances for the different asset types and what to look for/be conscious of in each (as they pertain to that asset). Kind of...
Best Book on the Art of Selling?
Looking for the best books to learn about selling.
Books for my vacation
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Best Books to Help Your Investing Skills
Hello all, this was my first post (mod just now added to frontpage) so go easy on me. And full disclosure, none of these books is a silver bullet, just a good arrow to have in your quiver. If you're investing others' money, there's no substitute for prudence, good judgment, and wisdom, no matter...
the history of REIT
Any books/blogs/sources you guys would recommend to learn about the history of REIT (regulations, key deals in directing REIT development, etc.) Many thanks!
WSO Community Resource list
So, I thought that I can spare new users from making new threads regarding what kind of sites they should visit and study from as well as where they can get resources to study for. Anyone is free to add sites and other stuff to this list, just reply in the thread and i'll add your suggestion and...
Best Intro Finance Book
Hi everyone! I was wondering if anyone here has some good suggestions for a solid intro finance book that explains all the basic stuff like derivatives/securities and all the jargon so that one has the foundation to really understand financial news and tackle more sophisticated finance...
Phantombanker Book Review: WSO Business School Bible
So, I recently got the WSO Business School Bible, and after making it through the 520-page book this week, I am honestly surprised to say how good it was. I have never used any of the WSO guides (mainly because they did not exist when I was doing banking interviews), but I can say that this one is...
Who is The King of Capital?
Not Henry Kravis, no, not David Rubenstein either, but actually, Steve Schwarzman is the King of Capital . So, why does Blackstone ’s founder get the ostentatious title of being the King of Capital ? Well, plainly, because he just is the exact Master of the Universe that we would all expect him to...
Books About the 1980's
Hi. I am looking for books about business and Wall Street during the 1980's. Specifically I am interested in accounts of the leveraged buyouts such as RJR Nabisco . I already have " Barbarians at the Gate " and a few others. Any assistance would be appreciated.
App Developer Wants to Learn Trading
I'm an App Developer who’s done desktop apps for everything from Manufacturing to Medical to Law Enforcement. Recently I did a simple App for Forex and Swaps traders (under contract where I didn’t create the specs and I signed over the IP so the app is not mine). I enjoyed learning the Trading...
Books for Portfolio Management and HF
I'm currently a high senior senior and I want to work in portfolio management and the hedge fund industry in general after college. I was just rejected from some ivies, so I'm gonna go to either nyu or uva I plan on learning some business/finance/investing relation books and learning the material on...
Advice for S&T Summer Intern?
I will be interning on a rotational basis through various Sales & Trading desks this summer. In the months ahead, I was wondering how I could best prepare for the internship with the intention of getting a FT offer later. What books can I read? Movies to watch? Excel tutorials to take? Any other...
Books like Oil 101?
Is anyone aware of other books similar to Oil 101? A book which essentially walks someone through the entire value chain of an entire industry. I don't think I've ever read a book with as much information per page and I'm wondering if maybe some of the ER guys had read similar books detailing other...
Introductory Books for Metal Trading
Hey guys, I am trying to help a friend out who asked for some recommendations on introductory books for metals trading , specifically steel and aluminum. Most of my experience is banking oriented and I am unfamiliar with trading/commodities and thought someone here may have some good...
Best Books on Finance
What are some books you would recommend for a sophomore in college looking to learn more about finance?
Mass Psychology
I have been doing some reading on trading methods, and I have found that understanding mass psychology can be really helpful in reading market trends. Are there any suggestions of books that will help me learn "mass psychology" that could be applied to market trends? Thank you.
Best books for learning about the financial markets and the stock market
Hey, I am looking to learn more about financial markets and about the trading world. What books would you recommend. I know very little/nothing about it right now. I am currently reading Freefall by J. Stiglitz, but it talks alot about the crash. I would like to know how they work, why stock prices...
Book Recommendation - Lifestyle of financial professionals
I hear a lot about Liars Poker and other books that seem to describe the lifestyle of financial professional or something. Though I'm sure these books are all incredible, I'd like to recommend everyone a book I'm reading right now. I'm not a paid spokesperson or anything of the sort (but am willing...
Best Books on Wall Street/Finance/Financial Crisis/Money
Hey Guys, I was wondering if anyone could recommend some books that are enjoyable reads. I'm not talking about books that will teach me about short selling and things like that. I want suggestions for books that have to do with the culture of Wall Street and anything around that idea. Also, What...
Interview Prep Guides for a n00b
Hello, I've got an interview for a corporate finance Analyst internship at a boutique IB coming up next Monday and I'm a little lost as to how to begin preparing for the technical aspects of the interview. I have minimal experience in the financial field and can only imagine I received the...
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