Common Stocks and Uncommon Profits and Other Writings (Wiley Investment Classics)
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Widely respected and admired, Philip Fisher is among the most influential investors of all time. His investment philosophies, introduced almost forty years ago, are not only studied and applied by today's financiers and investors, but are also regarded by many as gospel. This book is invaluable reading and has been since it was first published in 1958. The updated paperback retains the investment wisdom of the original edition and includes the perspectives of the author's son Ken Fisher, an investment guru in his own right in an expanded preface and introduction "I sought out Phil Fisher after reading his Common Stocks and Uncommon Profits...A thorough understanding of the business, obtained by using Phil's techniques...enables one to make intelligent investment commitments."
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Editor's Take
Amazon reviewers say this book is a must-read for investors, praising its timeless investment wisdom, readability, and strong long-term value. Some Amazon reviewers also describe it as dry or dated, noting that it is more philosophical than calculation-driven.
Goodreads readers are broadly positive, with many calling it a classic that helps identify future blue-chip stocks and appreciate Fisher’s growth-investing approach. A smaller set of readers mention that parts of the book feel difficult to get through, especially the foreword or older writing style.
On Reddit and forums, the book is commonly discussed as a foundational investing text, but the strongest live customer opinion signals available here come from Amazon, Goodreads, and review blogs rather than a large volume of forum posts.
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| Topic | Investing |
Product Details
| Publisher | Wiley |
| Publication date | August 29, 2003 |
| Edition | 2nd |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 320 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 0471445509 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0471445500 |
| Item Weight | 12.8 ounces |
| Dimensions | 6 x 0.9 x 8.9 inches |
| Best Sellers Rank | #14,822 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #7 in Business Investments #39 in Stock Market Investing (Books) #186 in Economics (Books) |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (2,924) |
