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Value Investing: Tools and Techniques

Value Investing: Tools and Techniques

When teaching graduate courses in investments, I always try to integrate books written by practitioners to provide a more pragmatic perspective on investments. One book I’ve used is James Montier’s Value Investing: Tools and Techniques for Intelligent Investment. My review of the book is provided below. James Montier’s book is a solid read for individual and institutional investors alike. Montier…

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The Investment Checklist: The Art of In-depth Research

The Investment Checklist: The Art of In-depth Research

“In expert tennis, 80% of the points are won, while in amateur tennis, 80% are lost. The same is true for wrestling, chess, and investing: Beginners should focus on avoiding mistakes, experts on making great moves.” -Erik Falkenstein Many value investors use checklists as part of their investment process. Perhaps the most notable is Monish Pabrai, whose long-only equity fund…

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