Investing under fire

By (author)Alan R. Ackerman

If you’re looking for a comprehensive guide to the current investment landscape, look no further than this collection of 29 essays by strategist and global market expert Ackerman. In this book, Ackerman covers a wide range of topics, from general stock market trends to niche investments like gold, oil, and biotech. He also offers insights into research and analysis tools, successful business models, and geopolitical risks.

While some of the essays may be confusing and contradictory, there are plenty of gems to be found. For example, John Bogle’s summary of 50 years in the mutual fund industry is a must-read for anyone interested in investing. And Morning Star’s Brian Portnoy offers insightful analysis of mutual fund fees, concluding that paying more often leads to getting less.

The real revelations in this book come in the last section, where Ackerman and his contributors offer sobering insights into the state of global security and the threat of nuclear terrorism. While some of the essays may already be outdated, Jules Kroll’s description of the holes in our security and Harvard professor Graham Allison’s warning about the danger of terrorists obtaining nuclear weapons are still relevant and important.

Overall, this book is a valuable resource for professional and individual investors who want to stay informed about the current investment landscape. With contributions from some of the most respected voices in the industry, it’s a must-read for anyone looking to make informed investment decisions.

 

Alan R. Ackerman

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Title: Investing under fire

Strategist and global market expert Ackerman aims to create a portrait of the current environment for professional and individual investors in this collection of 29 essays. But like the times, the book is often confusing and contradictory. Ackerman organizes the pieces into thematic sections, examining the stock market in general, niche investments (e.g., gold, oil, bonds, and biotech), research and analysis tools, business models successful businesses and unstable geopolitical prospects. The contributors to the first three sections are impressive, but the quality of the essays varies. John Bogle of the Vanguard Group offers one of the best with his summary of 50 years in the mutual fund industry. Has it been good for investors? “The answer is a resounding no,” he wrote. Morning Star’s Brian Portnoy provides insightful analysis of mutual fund fees. His conclusion:

“When you pay more, chances are you’ll get less.” Less helpfully, Value Line’s Jean Bernhard Buttner only offers a narrative of his firm’s services, and most niche investment advisers are unconvincing as they pump their own specialties. The section on successful business models features essays written by executives from Toyota, Starbucks, Washington Mutual and Lightspan who are plugging their own businesses. The real revelations are in the last section of the book. Events have already surpassed many of these essays, but Jules Kroll’s description of the still gaping holes in our security and Harvard professor Graham Allison’s warning that terrorists will soon have nuclear weapons should be enough to give even the optimistic investors. His conclusion: “When you pay more, chances are you’ll get less.” Less helpfully, Value Line’s Jean Bernhard Buttner only offers a narrative of his firm’s services, and most niche investment advisers are unconvincing as they pump their own specialties. “Investing under fire”

Weight 0,820 kg
Dimensions 24,0 × 17,5 × 3,18 cm
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