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Invest Like a Dealmaker: Secrets from a Former Banking Insider (Agora Series)
Invest Like a Dealmaker Secrets from a Former Banking Insider - Agora Series Author:Christopher W. Mayer This book teaches something very different from what most investors think of when they think about investing. It will teach you concepts that are not well-appreciated or understood among lay investors. The ideas in the book are, however, well known and appreciated among Wall Street insiders, dealmakers and certain enthusiasts. Most importantly, ... more »these ideas stand the test of time, reliably producing profits for its practitioners decade after decade. The author sacrifices many of the cherished truths of the casual investor and offers a new way for readers to think about markets.
The author focuses on the public and private markets available to investors as well as his unique take on risk and how the greatest investors have a different approach to risk than most people. He also examines the principles of wealth creation. According to Mayer, most investors have a rather myopic view of how businesses create wealth. Mainly, the average investor thinks it is all about earnings or perhaps the stock price itself. He urges readers to take advantage of the full menu of options available to companies as they evaluate whether or not to buy a stock.« less