2024-07-19
BY JEAN-PHILIPPE LEGAULT, GUEST CONTRIBUTOR
Executives of publicly traded companies are accustomed to holding a conference call for analysts and investors after the release of their quarterly financial results. During these calls, they present their company’s results and compare performance to the same period of the previous year.
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The Magic of Compound Interest
BY JEAN-PHILIPPE LEGAULT, GUEST CONTRIBUTOR. For several years, I have been regularly...
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The Stock Market Versus Facebook
BY JEAN-PHILIPPE LEGAULT, GUEST CONTRIBUTOR. After several years of proud service, I finally...
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Is the Stock Market Too High?
BY JEAN-PHILIPPE LEGAULT, GUEST CONTRIBUTOR. I recently had a discussion with an investor who...
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The High Mass of Capitalism
Here are some elements that I consider the most notable from the Berkshire Hathaway 2024...
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By Ben Carlson, 224 pages, 2015, Bloomberg Press
Why make it complicated when you can make it simple: this is the angle from which the author approaches investment. There is a lot of noise in the markets that can distract and confuse the investor. This book explains how to identify the relevant information you need to rely on to develop simple investment strategies that will allow you to not only be smarter than the market, but more efficient.
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Recommended by Phillipe
By Ben Carlson, 224 pages, 2015, Bloomberg Press
Why make it complicated when you can make it simple: this is the angle from which the author approaches investment. There is a lot of noise in the markets that can distract and confuse the investor. This book explains how to identify the relevant information you need to rely on to develop simple investment strategies that will allow you to not only be smarter than the market, but more efficient.
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Recommended by Phillipe
By Thomas W. Phelps, 302 pages, 2015, Echo Point Books & Media
It is possible to multiply your investment by 100 on the stock market, provided you choose your stocks carefully and, above all, be very patient. This is what the author explains in this accessible guide, demonstrating the benefits of developing a long-term investment strategy (buy and hold). Written several decades ago, it remains relevant today, although it goes against the current short-term trends.
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Recommended by Phillipe
By Michel Jean, 240 pages, 2023
[Available in French only]
Through his work, this Quebec author tells the story of indigenous issues by making the reader aware of a past that is known too little, to shed light on the present. I particularly liked Qimmik, named after a breed of Nordic sled dogs, which immerses us in the traditional life of an Inuit couple from Nunavik and the forced sedentarization of this people. Through this drama, Michel Jean demonstrates in his prose a true gift for describing the great beauty of the landscapes of Quebec’s Far North.
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By Andrew Carnegie, 352 pages, 2006, Penguin Random House
From this book came a phrase by Andrew Carnegie that became famous: “The way to get rich is to put all your eggs in one basket, and then watch that basket.” Starting from nothing, Mr. Carnegie traces the story of his journey to becoming a major American industrialist of the 20th century. A great philanthropist – he gave more than 90% of his fortune for the good of humanity upon his death – the man who gave his name to Carnegie Hall considered it a duty of the rich to give back to the community.
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By Conor O’Clery, 432 pages, 2013, Hachette Book Group
A fascinating book chronicling the life of Chuck Feeney, who died on October 23, 2023. He made his fortune creating Duty Free Shoppers Group, a high-value company that became the largest chain of duty-free stores in the world. What sets Mr. Feeney apart is that he gave almost his entire personal fortune to causes close to his heart… during his lifetime! An inspiring example that convinced Bill Gates and Warren Buffet to follow the same path by also giving away their fortune during their lifetime.
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