There are many books about investing and the economy worth reading.
We've made a selection of some interesting titles. Click on the picture of the cover to see the details of the content. We do have some of those titles in our library, feel free to borrow them!
Money master of the game
For this book, the well-known positivity guru Tony Robbin conducted talks with dozens of big names in the financial world, with the aim of understanding how consumers can take matters into their own hands and work towards financial freedom. In this book he describes in an understandable way the power of passive and periodic investing, and what an ideal portfolio can look like.
Fixed income securities
From the basics of bonds, such as valuation and risk, to the link between the macro-economy and the bond market, it is all covered. The prediction of interest rates and the development of the bond market on the basis of economic variables also come to the fore. The yield curve and a discussion of the most important types of bonds (including corporate, emerging market and asset-backed bonds) and an explanation of preference shares are part of the book. In the concluding chapter you will learn how to manage a bond portfolio. You can fill a few evenings with this book.
One up on Wall Street
Peter Lynch is a former fund manager at Fidelity who managed to outperform the S&P 500 index in his time. In this English-language bestseller, he explains how he does stock picking and which rules of thumb he applies. He also gives examples of how he was able to recognize ten-baggers at an early stage (shares that were worth 10 times more in terms of price).
Options as a stategic investment
A book entirely devoted to options. After reading you master options at an above average level compared to other private investors. It goes significantly further than the explanation about the possible profit and / or loss of a purchased call spread. There is a lot of room for the importance of the option registers. A good readable recommendation for option lovers.
Market Wizards
This is a classic when it comes to trading. A number of highly successful top traders are interviewed in this book. They share their insights about how you can trade successfully in the financial markets. Various trading styles are discussed. In addition, much attention is paid to the mindset of a successful trader.
Macroeconomics
From economic models, international relations and the benefits of international trade, to unemployment, inflation, economic growth and the role of banks and the effectiveness of government stimulation, it is all covered.
Reminisences of a stock operator
In this book the life story of the stockbroker Jesse Livermore is recorded. And if someone has had an eventful life, it is him: many times multimillionaire, many times completely bankrupt. Yet the more than one hundred year old insights still apply. Furthermore, the book is full of fantastic one liners.