Pat Dorsey

The Little Book That Builds Wealth: The Knockout Formula for Finding Great Investments (Little Books. Big Profits)

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Pat Dorsey

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In The Little Book That Builds Wealth, author Pat Dorsey―the Director of Equity Research for leading independent investment research provider Morningstar, Inc.―reveals why competitive advantages, or economic moats, are such strong indicators of great long-term investments and examines four of their most common sources: intangible assets, cost advantages, customer-switching costs, and network economics. Along the way, he skillfully outlines this proven approach and reveals how you can effectively apply it to your own investment endeavors. Read more

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Reviews for The Little Book That Builds Wealth are broadly positive. Amazon reviewers describe it as a clear, practical guide to economic moats and value investing, with comments calling it a “must read” and praising its simple, concise style. Goodreads reviewers similarly highlight that it explains moats well and is useful for investors, especially beginners and those studying fundamental analysis. A Reddit discussion in the ValueInvesting community also characterizes it as a helpful resource for newcomers learning the moat concept. A review blog on ValuePlays says it “loved it,” and another book-review site describes it as a concise framework for equity investing.

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Topic Investing

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Publisher Wiley
Publication date March 5, 2008
Edition 1st
Language English
Print length 224 pages
ISBN-10 047022651X
ISBN-13 978-0470226513
Item Weight 9.6 ounces
Dimensions 5.1 x 0.7 x 7 inches
Part of series Little Books. Big Profits
Best Sellers Rank #142,947 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #94 in Business Investments #237 in Introduction to Investing #249 in Stock Market Investing (Books)
Customer Reviews 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (888)

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