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 enlarge | Author: James J. Cramer
Creator: Cliff Mason
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
Category: Book
List Price: $25.00
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Avg. Customer Rating:  135 reviews
Sales Rank: 3286
Media: Hardcover
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 240
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.9
Dimensions (in): 9.4 x 6.1 x 1.2
ISBN: 1416537902
Dewey Decimal Number: 332.63220973
EAN: 9781416537908
ASIN: 1416537902
Publication Date: December 5, 2006
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 BUY BUY BUY this book August 5, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
A great follow-up by Jim Cramer to his book "Real Money." In "Real Money" (read that one first), Jim explains some of the basic ideas you can use to stay slightly ahead of the market. Jim often says (in his books and on TV) that he doesn't believe in a pure "buy and hold" strategy, but rather "buy and homework." In Real Money he explains some ways you can know the time to BUY... in this book he adds more detail, and further explains all of the required HOMEWORK you have to do before buying, and what you have to do to know when to SELL SELL SELL. His style is entertaining, and his language is straightforward. A great book for those small investors looking for plain talk and a way to understand the market.
Good Supplimental Book July 25, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This book is more of a suppliment to one of Jim Cramer's earlier writings with some updates to his previous commentary. It's a shorter read than his earlier two investment books and focuses on some of the same topics as in earlier books but with updated information.
I personally take notes when I read books like this and find his strategy to be a very good one. The cream of the crop in this book however is his detailed explanation and back of the book hand out for "doing the homework". As you may or may not know, Jim Cramer doesn't believe in Buy & Hold, but Buy & Homework. In review of a stock I now do the following:
1. Review companies balance sheet
2. Compare companies current PEG to it's peers, sector and industry
3. Review it's trading multiple
4. Review it's dividend yeild (and compare to others)
5. Develop a thesis on why I like the stock
6. Listen to the quarterly conference calls (this is a BIG tip and as boring as they can be, you really should do this)
7. Review the quarterly and annual reports
8. Become as familiar with where I believe the stock is GOIGN rather than where it's been.
Jim goes into some specifics about how to watch his show, what to take seriously, how to and what to listen for when he has guests on his show, and a key one, that the Lightning Round is really just for fun and there is no real work that has been put into this segment of the show.
Overall, Jim Cramer writes about investing in a way that is enjoyable and understandable for the common investor who believes that we can manage our own portfolios well enough on our own. I would recommend that you take these writings seriously and come to terms with what you believe to be true and then test them.
While I prefer his previous two books in regards to this subject more, I found this book to be worth the buy and I'm proud to have it in my library.
Mad Money: Watch TV and Get Rich June 23, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Jim Cramer has allowed me to have peace of mind about my small investments. I am 77 and have not known who to believein this trepid market; however, I have found him to be straight forward, honest and dedicated to help the little investor. I have read all his books and watch his program. I wouldn't consider a move without him. Right now he is advising me to sit still and believe you me, I am following Jim Cramer's advice.
Love ya',
Peggy Wildman
Dallas, Texas 75205
Jim Cramer's Mad Money: Watch TV, Get Rich May 17, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Jim Cramer's Mad Money: Watch TV, Get Rich
I have read his first book, Sane investing in and insane world, and learned a TON;..this is better, updated more for todays markets. The third book, goes on to holding on to what you have and it's really practical info. I think he's good if not a genius in his field. Just does what he preaches, homework...Rose Germaine
Quick effective book for understanding stock fundamentals April 12, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I found this book to be a a very effective and efficient way to understand stock fundamentals/technicals and learning the investing philosophies of common fund managers and analyists. Jim does a great job of explaining in "plain English laymen's terms" concepts like P/E ratios, balance sheets, cash flow statements, PEG ratios, sector analysis, sub-sectors, industries, business cycles, etc etc. Learning these fundamental concepts will do amazing things to help the average small investor do better in his/her investments. If you want to learn the technical skill of stock selection, read the book and be prepared to take notes and re-read sections to soak-in the concepts. It's not casual-reading, it's a course. Cheers to Jim for adding his great personality while discussing a deep and complicated subject.
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