Joshua Pearl

The Little Book of Investing Like the Pros: Five Steps for Picking Stocks (Little Books. Big Profits)

$21.06
Last updated Nov 6, 2026 at 5:12am
Joshua Pearl

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The FINAL Installment of Wiley's Renowned "Little Book" Series
As you have probably noticed, there are quite a few investing books out there. Many of them were written by some of the world's greatest investors. So, why should you read our book?
Stock investing is more prevalent than ever, whether directly or indirectly through brokerage accounts, exchange-traded funds, mutual funds, or retirement plans. Despite this, the vast majority of individual investors have no training on how to pick stocks. And, until now, there hasn't been a truly accessible, easy-to-understand resource available to help them. The Little Book of Investing Like the Pros was written to fill this void.
We believe the simplicity and accessibility of our stock picking framework is truly unique. Using real-world examples and actual Wall Street models used by the pros, we teach you how to pick stocks in a highly accessible, step-by-step manner. Our goal is straightforward―to impart the skills necessary for finding high-quality stocks while protecting your portfolio with risk management best practices.
Our practical approach is designed to help demystify the investing process, which can be intimidating. This training will help set you apart from others who are largely flying blind.
Pilots require extensive training before receiving a license. Doctors must graduate medical school, followed by a multi-year residency. Even those providing professional investment advice require certification. But, anyone can buy a stock without any training whatsoever. While buying stocks on a hunch and a prayer may not endanger your life, it can certainly put your finances at risk. Read more

Editor's Take

Amazon reviewers were not directly surfaced in the available results, but third-party pages and related listings suggest this book is generally viewed as a concise, practical investing guide with a clear five-step framework. On Goodreads-linked and ebook listing pages, the strongest recurring themes are that readers value the book’s organization, accessibility, and institutional-style approach to stock picking, while some ratings indicate not everyone finds it exceptional.

Howard Marks’ quoted praise appears repeatedly across book pages and testimonials, reinforcing the book’s credibility among investing readers. On the book’s own testimonials page and related interview/podcast coverage, the emphasis is on real-world examples, screening, due diligence, valuation, and portfolio construction.

  • Amazon-style review sentiment was not directly available in the surfaced results.
  • Goodreads and ebook listings indicate mixed-to-positive reader reception.
  • Testimonials and interview pages highlight clarity, structure, and professional investing methods.

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Topic Investing

Product Details

Publisher Wiley
Publication date April 7, 2020
Edition 1st
Language English
Print length 336 pages
ISBN-10 1118281403
ISBN-13 978-1118281406
Item Weight 2.31 pounds
Dimensions 5.2 x 1 x 7.2 inches
Part of series Little Books. Big Profits
Best Sellers Rank #176,009 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #38 in Valuation (Books) #97 in Business Finance #118 in Business Investments
Customer Reviews 4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars (229)

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