In the summer, I like to read.

This summer, I invite you to read with me. While it may not be your typical beach read, are you ready to immerse yourself in the fascinating world of investment philosophy this summer??!!!

What it lacks in glamour, it makes up for as an invigorating academic pursuit that promises to enhance your understanding of investment management. Investment management is a crucial foundation for entrepreneurship.

My summer selections for you are some long-standing pillars of financial wisdom that continue to guide investors, from novices to seasoned professionals. Here’s why reading (or revisiting) these works is an evergreen and worthy pursuit.

The Intelligent Investor: The Definitive Book of Value Investing by Benjamin Graham.

Often heralded as the 'father of value investing', Benjamin Graham's teachings are timeless. His principles of investor psychology, minimal risk, and active management form the cornerstone of value investing and offer essential strategies for managing market uncertainties.

A Random Walk Down Wall Street by Burton Malkiel.

This book provides a comprehensive tour of investment strategies and market theories. Malkiel’s work is crucial for understanding market anomalies and the broader economic factors that can affect an investor's portfolio, making it an indispensable guide in today’s ever-volatile investment climate.

Trillions by Robin Wigglesworth.

Wigglesworth offers an insightful exploration into the dramatic transformation of the investment landscape through the rise of index funds. This book is particularly pertinent as it sheds light on how these financial instruments shape global markets and influence personal investment strategies.

Drawing inspiration from Heather Reisman’s "Heather's Picks" at Indigo - Canada’s renowned literary recommendation list - my “Summer Investment Book Club for Entrepreneurs” aims to enrich your financial literacy with a focus on investment philosophy. Consider this the "Other Heather’s Picks" (because, fun fact! My first name is actually Heather!). In this Heather’s book list, read about the economic theories and practices that shape our financial world.

So, put on your thinking caps, grab these essential reads, and join my “Summer Investment Book Club for Entrepreneurs”.

•  The Intelligent Investor: The Definitive Book on Value Investing by Benjamin Graham
•  A Random Walk Down Wall Street by Burton Malkiel
•  Trillions by Robin Wigglesworth

Each of these books was chosen for its enduring relevance and foundational insights that are vital in today’s economic environment. They offer strategies and a philosophical understanding of investment that transcends fleeting market trends.

I invite you to share your insights and thoughts as you navigate through these classics. Email me, or connect with me on LinkedIn.

TTFN (ta ta for now), Colleen