Figuring It Out

An indispensable collection of essays from one of the investment world's leading lights
In Figuring It Out: Answers to the Most Difficult Investment Questions, world-renowned investing and finance guru Charles D. Ellis delivers a robust collection of incisive essays on an array of perennial and contemporary investing issues, from the rise and fall of performance investing to a compilation of essential investing guidelines.
In the book, you'll also find eye-opening discussions of:
* Whether bonds are an appropriate investment vehicle for long-term investors
* The costs of excessive liquidity in the typical portfolio
* The characteristics of successful investment firms, and how to spot them
A can't-miss resource for the everyday retail investor, author Charles Ellis draws on a lifetime of distinguished client service in the financial markets to reward readers with common-sense and accessible advice that deserves to be followed by anyone with an interest in maximizing their investment returns over the long haul.