Learn to Earn: A Beginner's Guide to the Basics of Investing
Written by Peter Lynch and John Rothchild
Narrated by Peter Lynch
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Many investors, including some with substantial portfolios, have only the sketchiest idea of how the stock market works. The reason, say Lynch and Rothchild, is that the basics of investing—the fundamentals of our economic system and what they have to do with the stock market—aren’t taught in school. At a time when individuals have to make important decisions about saving for college and 401(k) retirement funds, this failure to provide a basic education in investing can have tragic consequences.
For those who know what to look for, investment opportunities are everywhere. The average high school student is familiar with Nike, Reebok, McDonald’s, the Gap, and The Body Shop. Nearly every teenager in America drinks Coke or Pepsi, but only a very few own shares in either company or even understand how to buy them. Every student studies American history, but few realize that our country was settled by European colonists financed by public companies in England and Holland—and the basic principles behind public companies haven’t changed in more than three hundred years.
In Learn to Earn, Lynch and Rothchild explain in a style accessible to anyone who is high school age or older how to read a stock table in the daily newspaper, how to understand a company annual report, and why everyone should pay attention to the stock market. They explain not only how to invest, but also how to think like an investor.
Peter Lynch
Peter Lynch managed the Fidelity Magellan Fund from 1977 to 1990 when it was one of the most successful mutual-funds of all time. He then became a vice chairman at Fidelity and more recently has become a prominent philanthropist particularly active in the Boston area. His books include One Up on Wall Street, Beating the Street, and Learn to Earn (all written with John Rothchild).
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Reviews for Learn to Earn
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- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Great high level book, based on investment principles . A good listen!
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- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5great book for beginners like me , Peter Lynch starts from history of finance to explaining how economy works by concrete examples alongside strong fundamental theories like Adam smith's and then dives in concepts of investing , gives insights into investment vehicles and how to pick stocks . Great Author , you may not become expert in investing but these fundamentals give you great insight into investing and starting point for any beginner
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- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Informative short, to the point and simple
good for beginners1 person found this helpful
- Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5Good , A beginner level book for investing in stocks.
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- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Was the first book I found practical. It put my fear of stock market to ease.
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- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5I found it insightful and simple to understanding investing in today's world
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- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5nice book. love it, listen to it by hourself x
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- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Straight talking Peter Lynch tells you to save, have a plan, invest in good companies and stick with them for the long run. Don’t try to time the market.
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- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Good but if you just start your journey in the stock market... There is not too much information.
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- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5A quick introduction to the stock market, some basics even if today things changed on how to buy and sell, and the real time prices and reports available to everyone, the basics are still the same.
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- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5
Very informative for beginners but not long enough! I will be listening to more of his books.1 person found this helpful
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Simple and effective guide to stocks, Hear from the man himself
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5For every Beginner in stock market and examples based on US market
- Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5A bit old-fashioned, stories from 80s and 90s, but ok for beginners.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Great book to know about Stock Market . Very informative....!!!!???????????
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5This was a great book for beginners that would like to become familiar with the concept of investing. Peter Lynch's voice and tone was very engaging. Although he did not go very deep in the scope of investing his simple examples and explanations were very insightful and informative.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Especially well for young people. All basics of stock market are discussed in book
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Short and easy to understand book for those who are interested in investing into their future.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5It is very good for beginner yet i still love it
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5'Simplicity is the utmost form of sophistication'
I really admire the ability of Mr. Lynch to easily explain complex tipics in finance.
He has spilled gems here.
It can be a first book for a new investor, but can also be the only book anyone needs to invest in an equity market as long as they are able to stick onto the teachings provided here. - Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5This is such a simple guidance which all beginner investors should listen to. Even seasoned investors can give this a listen and be reminded that quality stocks and investing long term and consistently is key
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Concise and great intro to learning how to earn! Even those with some investing experience can benefit from this breakdown.
- Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5Great read. Very understandable and applicable to the novice investor.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Best book to learn basic of stock market . Author is best.
- Rating: 1 out of 5 stars1/5can be summed up with s"ave money and invest for the long term". didn't need two hours to say that
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Very informative for beginners and their children to start investing.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5What a great reading ! Practical, intelligent, relevant, and very clarifying. He’s become my new favorite author in investment.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Quite good book for investment come-in type people! Basic knowledge and understanding!
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Very short and sweet- Do your research- buy and hold by buying stocks on intervals- Buy stocks when there is a correction- So much wisdom in a short book :D
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Great Introduction and some key insights for veteran investors also.