Even Buffett Isn't Perfect: What You Can--And Can't--Learn from the World's Greatest Investor

Author(s): Vahan Janjigian

Business Finance Management

Warren Buffett is the most successful investor of all time. His ability to consistently find undervalued companies has made him one of the worldas richest men. Yet while his track record is hard to argue with, the Buffett way isnat the only way, nor is it always the best way, to invest.
"Even Buffett Isnat Perfect" dispels many myths about Buffett and his asolid as a rocka style. It shows readers how to learn from the masteras best moves while avoiding strategies that donat apply to small investors -- and avoiding Buffettas mistakes, such as sometimes riding his winners too long.

General Information

  • : 9781591842705
  • : Penguin Putnam Inc
  • : Portfolio
  • : 0.218
  • : 31 March 2009
  • : United States
  • : 31 May 2013
  • : books

Other Specifications

  • : Vahan Janjigian
  • : Paperback
  • : 8-Sep
  • : 332.6
  • : 241
  • : Investment & securities
  • : illustrations

More About The Product

aThis is the best book on Buffett in years. Compelling, penetrating, and highly valuable.a
aLawrence Kudlow, host, CNBCas "Kudlow and Company"
aThe author takes a contrarian a or at least mildly dissenting a view of Mr. Buffettas investing acumen. . . Mr. Janjigian also sheds light on Mr. Buffettas magic. Mr. Buffett has two large advantages that the average investor doesnat have, advantages that are often overlooked by those who try to mimic him.a
a"The Wall Street Journal"
aThis is exactly what has been missing from the litany of Buffett books. Vahanas razor sharp arguments make this book a uniquea and importanta work for every Buffett friend or foe.a
aBarbara Marcin, portfolio manager, Gabelli Blue Chip Value Fund aClear and compelling.a
a"Publishers Weekly"

Vahan Janjigian is chief investment strategist at Forbes. He is co-author of the Forbes Stock Market Course, editor of the Forbes Growth Investor and Special Situation Survey investment newsletters, and a frequent contributor to Forbes and Forbes.com. He lives in New York.