by Kenneth L. Fisher
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The Wall Street Waltz
Introducing the new Fisher Investment SeriesComprised of engaging and informative titles written by renowned money manager and bestselling author Ken Fisher, this series offers essential insights into the worlds of investing and finance.
"Any investor who fails to read and heed Ken Fisher's book will have only himself (or herself) to blame if he loses his shirt in the market. Using simple words and dramatic charts, Fisher packs a whole financial education into one neat package."
James W. Michaels, Editor Emeritus and Group Vice President-Editorial, Forbes, Inc.
"Ken's book vividly presents a complete picture of the stock market's history-a vital tool for the savvy investor."
Charles R. Schwab, founder, Chairman, and CEO, The Charles Schwab Corporation
"If a picture is worth a thousand words, then these charts could be worth your life savings."
William E. Donoghue, Chairman, W. E. Donoghue Co., Inc.
"Ken Fisher's clear, insightful analysis makes this a compelling book. For information and entertainment, this is a book to turn to again, and again, and again."
David Dreman, founder, Chairman, and CIO, Dreman Value Management, LLC
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful:
 Another great one, 2008-04-07
Buying, reading, studying and implementing Mr. Fisher's work is always a pleasant and profitable experience. Excellent!
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
Great Book - Lazy Update, 2008-01-25
Having read Fisher's excellent recent book, The Only Three Questions That Count and consider his father's book, Common Stocks and Uncommon Profits among the three best books ever written about investing, I was looking very forward to an updated version of this book, initially published 1987.
Many of the charts are fascinating and Fisher's insights are generally worth reading. This is, however, hardly an updated version from the one published 20 years ago. Many of the charts even are now outdated, meaning that they are merely an anecdote of old times that have no relevance today. Most of the charts are the same with a short added commentary by Fisher regarding the 20 years between the editions. Fisher even does not bother to add any for some charts, feeling that the message has stood the test of time. Case in point is chart 25, where he comments: "If you updated this chart, the story would be much the same." Why on earth doesn't he simply update it himself?
Although I think the book itself is interesting, I do deduct a star because of the lazy attitude towards this version (am even tempted to give another minus because of Fisher's constant promo references to his recent book). It is definitely worth getting for anyone with an interest in financial history, it simply should have been better.
3 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
Good charts, great comments, 2007-11-28
I didn't have the 1987 book, so I got this one. Well worth it. Makes you realize nothing we're going through is anything new. I particularly liked the older charts. It's unbelievable how related foreign markets have always been. And the commentary on the Kondratiev wave, both the old one and the updated one, is great. Renews my faith in capitalism. A good book for history buffs or investing buffs.
4 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
Good fun, 2007-11-26
I got this because I enjoyed Fisher's other recent book, The Only Three Questions That Count. If you enjoy market history, this book is for you. This is an update on a 1987 book, but Fisher updated most of his comments,and added a few charts. Don't get the 1987 book--get this one. It has some investing wisdom that makes more sense for today.
18 of 19 people found the following review helpful:
 Great Book, but 2007 version offers little over 1987 version, 2007-11-18
The concept and execution of, Wall Street Waltz is great, however the 2007 edition is basically a reprint of the 1987 version - with some commentary (well done by Mr. Fisher) - and only 4 or so charts updated.
If this were 1987, I'd give the book 5 stars+. I completely enjoyed the 1987 version, and was looking forward to the "updated" charts. I set expectations too high, and only 4 of the 90 charts were updated (Chart 18-Supply & Demand-the real drivers; Chart 74-Debt, the Federal Government, and Herion Addicts; Chart 83-Scale it to see it (defense budgets %GDP); and Chart 84-Predicting Communisms Demise (Kondratieff Wave).)
If you don't have the 1987 copy, by all means get this one. It is a fun read, and the updated commentary boxes add some new insights. If you do have the 1987 version, I'd pass on this new book. The internet can give you a wealth of updated charts and visualizations.
Happy and successful investing ###
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