The Battle for Investment Survival by G.M. Loeb

The Battle for Investment Survival
by G.M. Loeb

Book Description: Simon & Schuster, New York, 1957. Hardcover. Book Condition: Fair. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. 3rd Edition. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Hardcover, 1/4 Tan cloth x Black boards, author's name in gilt to cover, gilt title over black to spine, Third Edition, 1957. Book Condition: Fair, (Reading Copy Only) corners bumped, wear to edges with boards exposed in some places, spine straight, binding intact, some mild dampstaining to edges, pages are creased at top corners, moderate tanning throughout entire book although end papers are clean and fairly bright. Dust Jacket Condition: Good, (in mylar), priced clipped, moderate wear to edges some chipping, mild soil to covers and spine, spine somewhat faded.

Contents: Forward, Introduction, 1. It Requires Knowledge, Experience and Flair, 2. Speculative Attitude Essential, 3. Is There an Ideal Investment?, 4. Pitfalls for the Inexperienced, 5. How to Invest in Capital Appreciation, 6. Speculation vs. Investment, 7. Sound Accounting for Investors, 8. Why Commitments Should Not Be Haphazard, 9. Some "Don's" in Security Programs, 10. What to Look for in Corporate Reports, 11. Concerning Financial Information, Good and Bad, 12. What to Buy--and When, 13. Importance of Correct Timing, 14. Statistical Analysis, Market Trends, and Public Psychology, 15. Price Movement and Other Market Factors, 16. Further Technical Observations, 17. More on Technical Position of Market--It's Interpretation and Significance, 18. Advantages of Switching Stocks, 19."Fast Movers' or "Slow Movers"?, Detecting "good" Buying or "Good" Selling, 21. Qualities of Good Investors or Investment Advisors, 22. Gaining Profits by Taking Losses, 23. You Can't Forecast, but You Can Make Money, 24. Strategy for Profits, 25. The Ever-Liquid Account, 26. A Realistic Appraisal of Bonds, 27. Merits of Mining Shares, 28. Diversification of Investments, 29. Travel as an Education for Investors, 30. General Thoughts on Speculation, 31. Investment for Spending, 32. Investment for Taxation, 33. Investment for Inflation, 34. Case History Examples, 35. Investment Trust Investing Is Average Investing, 36. Don't Look for Management at Bargain Rates, 37. Miracle Plan Investing, 38. Double Dividends, 39. Investment Manager's Dilemma, 40. I Don't Sell--People Buy from Me, 41. Money from Market Letters, 42. The Ideal Client, 43. Perpetual Profits, 44. Double Right from Wrong, 45. What Makes a Stock "Good"? 46. A Dollar Today, 47. The Leopard Never Changes It's Spots, 48. Words for the Beginner, 49. Tape Reading Today, 50. Importance of Equity Investments, 51. Wall Flower Stocks, 52. More Double Dividends, 53. Never Accept Without Checking, 54. How to Get the Most Out of Your Investment. -- This is a great book for any investor's / trader's library to review investment fundamentals. Although published in 1957 the lessons are still very relevant. Very easy to read and the chapters are to the point. This particular copy in "Fair" condition is not collectible, but for the price would be a great "reading copy." 311 pages.

Status: NFS, Alanpuri Trading Private Collection