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Finance Book Summaries

Beyond Candlesticks
by Steve Nison • 1994
Candlesticks came from Japanese rice traders. Three lost chart types spot trends bar charts miss.
4.18
257
Beyond Candlesticks Summary
Beyond Candlesticks
Candlesticks came from Japanese rice traders. Three lost chart types spot trends bar charts miss.
by Steve Nison 1994 304 pages
4.18
257 ratings
The Bed of Procrustes
by Nassim Nicholas Taleb • 2010
Real knowledge shrinks, not grows. A contrarian's concentrated case for learning what to ignore.
3.78
11k+
The Bed of Procrustes Summary
The Bed of Procrustes
Real knowledge shrinks, not grows. A contrarian's concentrated case for learning what to ignore.
by Nassim Nicholas Taleb 2010 112 pages
3.78
11k+ ratings
The Fund
by Rob Copeland • 2023
Ray Dalio sold a philosophy of truth. The billion-dollar reality was a surveillance machine.
3.97
7k+
The Fund Summary
The Fund
Ray Dalio sold a philosophy of truth. The billion-dollar reality was a surveillance machine.
by Rob Copeland 2023 352 pages
3.97
7k+ ratings
The Future Is Faster Than You Think
by Peter H. Diamandis • 2020
Breakthroughs are converging. The next decade will deliver a century's worth of change.
4.13
5k+
The Future Is Faster Than You Think Summary
The Future Is Faster Than You Think
Breakthroughs are converging. The next decade will deliver a century's worth of change.
by Peter H. Diamandis 2020 384 pages
4.13
5k+ ratings
Unscripted - The Great Rat-Race Escape
by M.J. DeMarco • 2021
A five-part framework for building a business that runs itself so you can walk away.
4.47
500+
Unscripted - The Great Rat-Race Escape Summary
Unscripted - The Great Rat-Race Escape
A five-part framework for building a business that runs itself so you can walk away.
by M.J. DeMarco 2021 450 pages
4.47
500+ ratings
The Black Swan
by Nassim Nicholas Taleb • 2007
History runs on unforeseeable shocks; the tools we trust most are designed to hide them.
3.96
100k+
The Black Swan Summary
The Black Swan
History runs on unforeseeable shocks; the tools we trust most are designed to hide them.
by Nassim Nicholas Taleb 2007 480 pages
3.96
100k+ ratings
Principles
by Ray Dalio • 2011
A billionaire's decision system: why facing your worst mistakes beats trusting your gut every time.
4.10
7k+
Principles Summary
Principles
A billionaire's decision system: why facing your worst mistakes beats trusting your gut every time.
by Ray Dalio 2011 106 pages
4.10
7k+ ratings
Chanakya in Daily Life
by Radhakrishnan Pillai • 2016
Ancient Indian daily system for your morning mindset, afternoon energy, finances, and life purpose.
3.96
1k+
Chanakya in Daily Life Summary
Chanakya in Daily Life
Ancient Indian daily system for your morning mindset, afternoon energy, finances, and life purpose.
by Radhakrishnan Pillai 2016 292 pages
3.96
1k+ ratings
The White Coat Investor
by James M. Dahle • 2014
Survive on a resident's salary for two extra years: retire a decade sooner.
4.39
4k+
The White Coat Investor Summary
The White Coat Investor
Survive on a resident's salary for two extra years: retire a decade sooner.
by James M. Dahle 2014 208 pages
4.39
4k+ ratings
Million Dollar Consulting
by Alan Weiss • 1992
Stop billing by the hour. The rules for value-based fees and an 80% proposal close rate.
3.90
2k+
Million Dollar Consulting Summary
Million Dollar Consulting
Stop billing by the hour. The rules for value-based fees and an 80% proposal close rate.
by Alan Weiss 1992 304 pages
3.90
2k+ ratings
Unfair Advantage
by Robert T. Kiyosaki • 2011
A salary costs the most in taxes. Learn to let assets and debt pay you instead.
3.97
2k+
Unfair Advantage Summary
Unfair Advantage
A salary costs the most in taxes. Learn to let assets and debt pay you instead.
by Robert T. Kiyosaki 2011 269 pages
3.97
2k+ ratings
Millionaire Mission
by Brian Preston • 2024
Eighty percent of millionaires are self-made. The exact financial sequence they follow.
4.52
2k+
Millionaire Mission Summary
Millionaire Mission
Eighty percent of millionaires are self-made. The exact financial sequence they follow.
by Brian Preston 2024 256 pages
4.52
2k+ ratings
The Secret of The Science of Getting Rich
by Bob Proctor • 2022
Wealth obeys fixed laws. The hidden setting that overrides everything you learn about money.
4.36
171
The Secret of The Science of Getting Rich Summary
The Secret of The Science of Getting Rich
Wealth obeys fixed laws. The hidden setting that overrides everything you learn about money.
by Bob Proctor 2022 169 pages
4.36
171 ratings
Fibonacci Trading
by Carolyn Boroden • 2008
Pinpoint where prices reverse, project how far they move, and time when to act.
3.86
221
Fibonacci Trading Summary
Fibonacci Trading
Pinpoint where prices reverse, project how far they move, and time when to act.
by Carolyn Boroden 2008 320 pages
3.86
221 ratings
The Drunkard's Walk
by Leonard Mlodinow • 2008
Success isn't as earned as you think. Probability decides more outcomes than talent ever does.
3.95
24k+
The Drunkard's Walk Summary
The Drunkard's Walk
Success isn't as earned as you think. Probability decides more outcomes than talent ever does.
by Leonard Mlodinow 2008 317 pages
3.95
24k+ ratings
Military Inc.
by Ayesha Siddiqa • 2007
Pakistan's military built a business empire off the books. Leaving power would bankrupt it.
3.77
500+
Military Inc. Summary
Military Inc.
Pakistan's military built a business empire off the books. Leaving power would bankrupt it.
by Ayesha Siddiqa 2007 292 pages
3.77
500+ ratings
Warren Buffett's Ground Rules
by Jeremy C. Miller • 2016
Buffett's early partnership letters: the pre-Berkshire rules that still beat the market.
4.03
1k+
Warren Buffett's Ground Rules Summary
Warren Buffett's Ground Rules
Buffett's early partnership letters: the pre-Berkshire rules that still beat the market.
by Jeremy C. Miller 2016 352 pages
4.03
1k+ ratings
The Basics of Bitcoins and Blockchains
by Antony Lewis • 2018
Your bank can freeze your account. Bitcoin was built so no one can.
4.08
2k+
The Basics of Bitcoins and Blockchains Summary
The Basics of Bitcoins and Blockchains
Your bank can freeze your account. Bitcoin was built so no one can.
by Antony Lewis 2018 404 pages
4.08
2k+ ratings
The Richest Man in Babylon
by George S. Clason • 1926
Set aside a tenth of every dollar first. Everything else builds from that one rule.
4.23
200k+
The Richest Man in Babylon Summary
The Richest Man in Babylon
Set aside a tenth of every dollar first. Everything else builds from that one rule.
by George S. Clason 1926 142 pages
4.23
200k+ ratings
The Missing Billionaires
by Victor Haghani • 2023
Most fortunes aren't lost on bad picks. They're lost because no one asks how much.
3.80
500+
The Missing Billionaires Summary
The Missing Billionaires
Most fortunes aren't lost on bad picks. They're lost because no one asks how much.
by Victor Haghani 2023 416 pages
3.80
500+ ratings
The Psychology of Investing
by John R. Nofsinger • 2001
Your portfolio's biggest enemy isn't the market. It's the biases you don't know you have.
4.01
278
The Psychology of Investing Summary
The Psychology of Investing
Your portfolio's biggest enemy isn't the market. It's the biases you don't know you have.
by John R. Nofsinger 2001 116 pages
4.01
278 ratings
Coffee Can Investing
by Saurabh Mukherjea • 2018
A decade of inaction: the quality-stock formula that turns patience into 12% annual outperformance.
4.03
3k+
Coffee Can Investing Summary
Coffee Can Investing
A decade of inaction: the quality-stock formula that turns patience into 12% annual outperformance.
by Saurabh Mukherjea 2018 288 pages
4.03
3k+ ratings
The 4-Hour Work Week
by Timothy Ferriss • 2007
Work four hours a week, automate income, and retire in installments while you're still young.
3.91
300k+
The 4-Hour Work Week Summary
The 4-Hour Work Week
Work four hours a week, automate income, and retire in installments while you're still young.
by Timothy Ferriss 2007
3.91
300k+ ratings
Second Chance
by Robert T. Kiyosaki • 2015
Old money rules broke. Fix: own cash-flow assets and learn to think like a lender.
3.92
1k+
Second Chance Summary
Second Chance
Old money rules broke. Fix: own cash-flow assets and learn to think like a lender.
by Robert T. Kiyosaki 2015 352 pages
3.92
1k+ ratings
Trades about to Happen
by David H. Weis • 2013
Wyckoff's tape-reading method, modernized: how to spot false breakouts and trade the reversal.
3.70
135
Trades about to Happen Summary
Trades about to Happen
Wyckoff's tape-reading method, modernized: how to spot false breakouts and trade the reversal.
by David H. Weis 2013 224 pages
3.70
135 ratings
How Buffett Does It
by James Pardoe • 2005
Twenty-four rules for investing like the world's most successful patient, stubborn bargain hunter.
3.98
500+
How Buffett Does It Summary
How Buffett Does It
Twenty-four rules for investing like the world's most successful patient, stubborn bargain hunter.
by James Pardoe 2005 159 pages
3.98
500+ ratings
How to F*ck Up Your Startup
by Kim Hvidkjaer • 2022
Before your startup joins the 90 percent, check these fatal, fixable flaws hiding in plain sight.
4.58
447
How to F*ck Up Your Startup Summary
How to F*ck Up Your Startup
Before your startup joins the 90 percent, check these fatal, fixable flaws hiding in plain sight.
by Kim Hvidkjaer 2022 384 pages
4.58
447 ratings
How the World Ran Out of Everything
by Peter S. Goodman • 2024
The global supply chain was one shock from collapse, and decades of cost-cutting were the reason.
4.04
1k+
How the World Ran Out of Everything Summary
How the World Ran Out of Everything
The global supply chain was one shock from collapse, and decades of cost-cutting were the reason.
by Peter S. Goodman 2024 416 pages
4.04
1k+ ratings
Midas Touch
by Donald J. Trump • 2012
The traits separating wealthy founders from struggling ones: zero luck required, all trainable.
3.95
2k+
Midas Touch Summary
Midas Touch
The traits separating wealthy founders from struggling ones: zero luck required, all trainable.
by Donald J. Trump 2012 240 pages
3.95
2k+ ratings
The Four Pillars of Investing
by William J. Bernstein • 2002
The investing formula that works: own everything, pay almost nothing, and get out of your own way.
4.24
6k+
The Four Pillars of Investing Summary
The Four Pillars of Investing
The investing formula that works: own everything, pay almost nothing, and get out of your own way.
by William J. Bernstein 2002 336 pages
4.24
6k+ ratings
The End of the World Is Just the Beginning
by Peter Zeihan • 2022
The U.S. Navy built globalization. Its retreat will break it; only America is ready.
4.16
13k+
The End of the World Is Just the Beginning Summary
The End of the World Is Just the Beginning
The U.S. Navy built globalization. Its retreat will break it; only America is ready.
by Peter Zeihan 2022 512 pages
4.16
13k+ ratings
The Personal MBA
by Josh Kaufman
An MBA's worth of insight, without the tuition: the mental models every business depends on.
4.16
1k+
The Personal MBA Summary
The Personal MBA
An MBA's worth of insight, without the tuition: the mental models every business depends on.
by Josh Kaufman 496 pages
4.16
1k+ ratings
7 Secrets to Investing Like Warren Buffett
by Mary Buffett • 2019
How to buy businesses, not stocks: seven value-investing rules for building lasting wealth.
3.82
500+
7 Secrets to Investing Like Warren Buffett Summary
7 Secrets to Investing Like Warren Buffett
How to buy businesses, not stocks: seven value-investing rules for building lasting wealth.
by Mary Buffett 2019 224 pages
3.82
500+ ratings
This Time Is Different
by Carmen M. Reinhart • 2009
Believing your boom is different is the oldest financial mistake. Eight centuries of data prove it.
3.76
7k+
This Time Is Different Summary
This Time Is Different
Believing your boom is different is the oldest financial mistake. Eight centuries of data prove it.
by Carmen M. Reinhart 2009 512 pages
3.76
7k+ ratings
When Genius Failed
by Roger Lowenstein • 2000
Two Nobel laureates and a trillion dollars in bets. Then a Russian default upended the models.
4.20
31k+
When Genius Failed Summary
When Genius Failed
Two Nobel laureates and a trillion dollars in bets. Then a Russian default upended the models.
by Roger Lowenstein 2000 264 pages
4.20
31k+ ratings
Rich Woman
by Kim Kiyosaki • 2006
No husband, boss, or windfall required. The women's guide to assets that pay you every month.
4.03
4k+
Rich Woman Summary
Rich Woman
No husband, boss, or windfall required. The women's guide to assets that pay you every month.
by Kim Kiyosaki 2006 274 pages
4.03
4k+ ratings
Secrets of Sand Hill Road
by Scott Kupor • 2019
What VCs won't tell you about term sheets, board dynamics, and the exit math that runs everything.
4.23
4k+
Secrets of Sand Hill Road Summary
Secrets of Sand Hill Road
What VCs won't tell you about term sheets, board dynamics, and the exit math that runs everything.
by Scott Kupor 2019 320 pages
4.23
4k+ ratings
How Rich People Think
by Steve Siebold • 2010
Frugality won't make you rich. The specific beliefs about money, risk, and value that build wealth.
3.91
1k+
How Rich People Think Summary
How Rich People Think
Frugality won't make you rich. The specific beliefs about money, risk, and value that build wealth.
by Steve Siebold 2010 224 pages
3.91
1k+ ratings
Pioneering Portfolio Management
by David F. Swensen • 2000
Why endowments win: they own real assets, trade rarely, and treat Wall Street like a hazard.
4.16
1k+
Pioneering Portfolio Management Summary
Pioneering Portfolio Management
Why endowments win: they own real assets, trade rarely, and treat Wall Street like a hazard.
by David F. Swensen 2000 408 pages
4.16
1k+ ratings
An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations
by Adam Smith • 1776
Ten workers making 48,000 pins, one worker barely one: what the difference reveals about prosperity.
3.89
35k+
An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations Summary
An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations
Ten workers making 48,000 pins, one worker barely one: what the difference reveals about prosperity.
by Adam Smith 1776 1076 pages
3.89
35k+ ratings
Narrative and Numbers
by Aswath Damodaran • 2017
Valuation is a contest between stories. Three questions that tell you who will win.
4.07
500+
Narrative and Numbers Summary
Narrative and Numbers
Valuation is a contest between stories. Three questions that tell you who will win.
by Aswath Damodaran 2017 296 pages
4.07
500+ ratings
23 Things They Don't Tell You about Capitalism
by Ha-Joon Chang • 2010
Markets were never free, finance is too fast: 23 reversals that rewrite capitalism.
3.96
12k+
23 Things They Don't Tell You about Capitalism Summary
23 Things They Don't Tell You about Capitalism
Markets were never free, finance is too fast: 23 reversals that rewrite capitalism.
by Ha-Joon Chang 2010 286 pages
3.96
12k+ ratings
Why "A" Students Work for "C" Students and "B" Students Work for the Government
by Robert T. Kiyosaki • 2013
What schools teach about money is wrong. A home curriculum for raising owners, not employees.
3.87
1k+
Why "A" Students Work for "C" Students and "B" Students Work for the Government Summary
Why "A" Students Work for "C" Students and "B" Students Work for the Government
What schools teach about money is wrong. A home curriculum for raising owners, not employees.
by Robert T. Kiyosaki 2013 453 pages
3.87
1k+ ratings
The Complete Financial History of Berkshire Hathaway
by Adam J. Mead • 2021
A 1965 textile mill worth $13.5 billion by 1993: the history from cigar butts to Coke.
4.55
169
The Complete Financial History of Berkshire Hathaway Summary
The Complete Financial History of Berkshire Hathaway
A 1965 textile mill worth $13.5 billion by 1993: the history from cigar butts to Coke.
by Adam J. Mead 2021 782 pages
4.55
169 ratings
All Your Worth
by Elizabeth Warren • 2005
Your entire financial life in three numbers, and one of them is reserved for joy.
4.15
2k+
All Your Worth Summary
All Your Worth
Your entire financial life in three numbers, and one of them is reserved for joy.
by Elizabeth Warren 2005 304 pages
4.15
2k+ ratings
Unknown Market Wizards
by Jack D. Schwager • 2020
Eleven unknown traders reveal the mental rules that produce decades of market-beating returns.
4.30
2k+
Unknown Market Wizards Summary
Unknown Market Wizards
Eleven unknown traders reveal the mental rules that produce decades of market-beating returns.
by Jack D. Schwager 2020 376 pages
4.30
2k+ ratings
When McKinsey Comes to Town
by Walt Bogdanich • 2022
McKinsey is the hidden force behind the opioid crisis, the 2008 crash, and authoritarian regimes.
3.80
11k+
When McKinsey Comes to Town Summary
When McKinsey Comes to Town
McKinsey is the hidden force behind the opioid crisis, the 2008 crash, and authoritarian regimes.
by Walt Bogdanich 2022 353 pages
3.80
11k+ ratings
The Little Book That Builds Wealth
by Pat Dorsey • 2008
Great managers can't save a bad business. The checklist for buying the ones that win anyway.
4.29
3k+
The Little Book That Builds Wealth Summary
The Little Book That Builds Wealth
Great managers can't save a bad business. The checklist for buying the ones that win anyway.
by Pat Dorsey 2008 224 pages
4.29
3k+ ratings
Your Money and Your Brain
by Jason Zweig • 2007
Your brain treats market losses like charging predators. Every investor should know why.
3.97
1k+
Your Money and Your Brain Summary
Your Money and Your Brain
Your brain treats market losses like charging predators. Every investor should know why.
by Jason Zweig 2007 352 pages
3.97
1k+ ratings
Balanced Scorecard
by Robert S. Kaplan • 1996
Four metrics, one rule: run a technical team like a business by developing the people first.
3.91
5k+
Balanced Scorecard Summary
Balanced Scorecard
Four metrics, one rule: run a technical team like a business by developing the people first.
by Robert S. Kaplan 1996 322 pages
3.91
5k+ ratings
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