10 Best Investing Books of All Time

In this article, we will list the 10 best investing books of all time. Head over to 30 Best Investing Books of All Time to see how we ranked our books. 

10 – The Psychology of Money

Insider Monkey Score – 2

The psychology of money focuses on the behavioral aspect of investing and finance. This book by Morgan Housel is written as a series of short stories. 

9 – Thinking, Fast and Slow

Insider Monkey Score – 2

Thinking, Fast and Slow is written by Nobel award winner Daniel Kahneman. The book distinguishes between two modes of thought. The first is fast and instinctive and the second is slow and logical. The book teaches us to use the second mode to make investment and finance decisions. 

8 – Security Analysis

Insider Monkey Score – 3

Benjamin Graham’s Security Analysis is filled with investing principles. The book is ideal for people who have a basic grasp of investing principles and want to become better investors.

7- Poor Charlie’s Almanack

Insider Monkey Score – 3

Poor Charlie’s Almanack is written by Charlie Munger, Warren Buffet’s business partner. This book contains past speeches of the author that offer valuable investing tips and insights. 

6 – The Only Investment Guide You’ll Ever Need

Insider Monkey Score – 3

The Only Investment Guide You Will Ever Need by Andrew Tobias is a crash course on everything related to money.

5 – A Random Walk Down Wall Street

Insider Monkey Score – 3

The book focuses on indexing strategies and teaches to build a low-cost index fund portfolio. It is written by Burton Malkiel, who was a professor of economics at Princeton University, 

4 – Common Stocks and Uncommon Profits

Insider Monkey Score – 3

This classic book by Philip Fisher teaches valuable lessons on how to steadily increase and maintain your wealth. The book outlines fundamentals such as how to understand the stock market and make smart investments. 

3 – The Little Book of Common Sense Investing

Insider Monkey Score – 3

The little book Common Sense Investing by John Bogle is a short read. Yet, it does not fall short of delivering valuable tips and insights related to investing. 

2 – The Essays of Warren Buffett: Lessons For Corporate America

Insider Monkey Score – 4

The Essays of Warren showcases Warren Buffet’s investment philosophy. It is a great read for anyone who wishes to succeed in the stock market. 

1 – The Intelligent Investor

Insider Monkey Score – 4

The Intelligent Investor by Benjamin Graham is the best investing book of all time. It is as relevant today as it was seventy years ago. It has inspired many great investors to invest and succeed using the value investment method.

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