The Intelligent Investor: Reader Reviews & Ratings

Delia662026-10-23 09:20

Helpful for avoiding FOMO mistakes.

Bradford2026-10-03 18:39

The book explains that Mr. Market is just a metaphor for the crowd's irrational emotions, which helps me stay calm when the stock price crashes unexpectedly.

Kade2026-09-30 19:14

Jake's story really scared me because I almost bought a hype stock last year, but Graham's margin of safety rule saved my money from losing everything.

Violet2026-09-28 13:22

Great read

Wendell2026-09-08 06:01

The Mr. Market analogy helped me understand why I panic sell during crashes, and knowing intrinsic value keeps me calm now.

Bertha992026-09-04 03:36

Finally a book that explains why chasing hot tips always fails.

Ariel2026-09-03 13:00

The section on calculating margin of safety using book value and earnings made the concept much easier to apply to real stocks I watch.

Athena2026-08-30 09:48

This book changed how I think about investing and managing risk.

Eddie182026-08-30 06:57

The warning against chasing hot tips like the GameStop frenzy is a hard lesson, but the rules for avoiding such disasters are very clear.

Celeste2026-08-15 14:13

The book feels too theoretical for a busy person who just wants simple rules, so I found some parts hard to apply immediately.

Guillermo2026-08-15 11:38

Good book but hard to read for busy people.

Gregory2026-08-03 23:28

This guide explains how the margin of safety protects investors from market crashes and emotional losses.

Lynn2026-07-31 14:48

The three-step action plan for beginners makes it easy to start investing safely with a small amount of money right away.

Chiara992026-07-22 05:54

I appreciated the clear explanation of defensive versus enterprising investors, which helped me realize my own investing style fits the defensive category.

Scarlett2026-07-21 07:54

The advice to ignore short-term noise and focus on long-term value changed how I handle my daily portfolio checks and decisions.

Carson2026-07-18 11:09

The Mr. Market analogy is brilliant. It helps me stay calm when the market gets scary.

Callie2026-07-15 10:42

This book is essential for anyone who wants to stop chasing trends and start investing with a solid, rational plan for the future.

Xavier2026-07-13 03:02

Jake's story perfectly illustrates why I need this book now.

Amanda232026-07-09 06:34

The Mr. Market analogy is brilliant. It helps me ignore daily price swings and focus on long-term value instead of panic selling.

Solomon2026-06-27 02:51

Jake's story about losing savings on a hype stock really shows why the margin of safety is so important for protecting money.