Common Stocks and Uncommon Profits and Other Writings By Fisher Philip A

Regarded as one of the pioneers of modern investment theory Philip Fisher s principles are studied and used by numerous contemporary finance professionals including Warren Buffett Common Stocks and Uncommon Profits and Other Writings is useful reading and has been since it was first published in 1958 This book reintroduces Fisher s ideas to a new generation of investors Filled with practical advice and expert insights this updated paperback retains the investment wisdom of the original edition and includes the perspectives of the author s son Ken Fisher an investment guru in his own right Widely respected and admired Philip Fisher is among the most influential investors of all time His investment philosophies introduced almost forty years ago are not only studied and applied by today s financiers and investors but are also regarded by many as gospel This book is invaluable reading and has been since it was first published in 1958 The updated paperback retains the investment wisdom of the original edition and includes the perspectives of the author s son Ken Fisher an investment guru in his own right in an expanded preface and introduction I sought out Phil Fisher after reading his Common Stocks and Uncommon Profits A thorough understanding of the business obtained by using Phil s techniques enables one to make intelligent investment commitments Warren Buffet