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Jim Cramer's Real Money by Jim Cramer, Robert Bender (2005, Hardcover)
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Author: Jim Cramer,Robert Bender
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
Publication Date: 2005-03-29
Language: English
Format: Hardcover
ISBN-10: 0743224892
ISBN-13: 9780743224895
Product ID: EPID2347282
Description: Written for those who wish to invest not only their money but some precious time and intellect in order to see a healthy return, money journalist Jim Creamer advises a bold strategy for accumulating wealth. Cramer is all for aggressive i...
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18 of 19 people found this review helpful.
A good helpfull book. As we all know jim is full of energy and knowledge. He has tv and radio shows. This book has great info for the beginner in being successful in stock market investing.
Cramer's 25 rules for investing are explained in this book. The rules are sound and very helpful for the investor to review. They are:
1. Bulls, bears make money, pigs get slaughtered.
2. It's OK to pay the taxes.
3. Don't buy all at once.
4. Buy damaged stocks, not damaged companies.
5. Diversify to control risk
6. Do your stock homework.
7. No one made a dime by panicking.
8. Buy best-of-breed companies.
9. Defend some stocks, not all.
10. Bad buys won't become takeovers.
11. Don't own too many names.
12. Cash is for winners.
13. No woulda, shoulda couldas.
14. Expect, don't fear corrections.
15. Don't forget bonds.
16. Never subsidize losers with winners.
17. Check hope at the door.
18. Be flexible.
19. When the chiefs retreat, so should you.
20. Giving up on value is a sin.
21. Be a TV critic.
22. Wait 30 days after preannouncements
23. Beware of Wall Street hype.
24. Explain your picks.
25. There's always a bull market.
Cramer's 25 rules for investing are explained in this book. The rules are sound and very helpful for the investor to review. They are:
1. Bulls, bears make money, pigs get slaughtered.
2. It's OK to pay the taxes.
3. Don't buy all at once.
4. Buy damaged stocks, not damaged companies.
5. Diversify to control risk
6. Do your stock homework.
7. No one made a dime by panicking.
8. Buy best-of-breed companies.
9. Defend some stocks, not all.
10. Bad buys won't become takeovers.
11. Don't own too many names.
12. Cash is for winners.
13. No woulda, shoulda couldas.
14. Expect, don't fear corrections.
15. Don't forget bonds.
16. Never subsidize losers with winners.
17. Check hope at the door.
18. Be flexible.
19. When the chiefs retreat, so should you.
20. Giving up on value is a sin.
21. Be a TV critic.
22. Wait 30 days after preannouncements
23. Beware of Wall Street hype.
24. Explain your picks.
25. There's always a bull market.
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Thank you for voting. If your vote meets our Much more sane than you'd expect5 of 5 people found this review helpful.
Everyone interested in the stock market knows who Jim Cramer is. He's that guy who yells on TV, throws his chair and rips off the heads of foam bulls. Kind of like how Ozzy got famous for biting off the heads of bats (hey, he needed rabies shots that one time). If that's what you think Cramer is about, then you really need to read this book.
First thing, this guy is incredibly smart. In this book he does an excellent job of passing on his knowledge and the trading strategies that made him money in the hedge fund business. He doesn't repeat the same stock market aphorisms that most investing books throw around. His ideas are original and practical.
Most people think he's all about speculation. That's just not true. He starts off with his own brand of asset allocation; 4 high quality stocks and one speculative stock per portfolio. He then goes into an easy to understand discussion about what he means by "buy and homework". He may scream that on TV, but to understand it, you need to read it here.
On page 115 he gives, arguably, the most valuable chart in stock market investing. It's the "Cyclical Investing and Trading" chart that tells you what types of stocks to buy depending on where we are in the the economic cycle and what the federal reserve is doing. You just can't get this kind of information anywhere else. Go to a book store and pull the book off the shelf - look at that page for a while - you'll see what I mean.
Another feature of this book are his rules of trading. All very good and while you may have heard of some of them, maybe even came up with some on your own, it's best to have them in front of you in plain English when you're trying to make a buy/sell decision. If you go back and look at all of your unsuccessful trades, I guarantee that you'll find you violated one of his rules.
Ok, so what about negatives with this book. It's a bit disorganized and disjointed. Some parts need to be read several times before they are fully understood. As you read it, you may find that he leaves you hanging in some spots. Don't worry, as you read on, he will finish what he started, just not in the order that you expect.
First thing, this guy is incredibly smart. In this book he does an excellent job of passing on his knowledge and the trading strategies that made him money in the hedge fund business. He doesn't repeat the same stock market aphorisms that most investing books throw around. His ideas are original and practical.
Most people think he's all about speculation. That's just not true. He starts off with his own brand of asset allocation; 4 high quality stocks and one speculative stock per portfolio. He then goes into an easy to understand discussion about what he means by "buy and homework". He may scream that on TV, but to understand it, you need to read it here.
On page 115 he gives, arguably, the most valuable chart in stock market investing. It's the "Cyclical Investing and Trading" chart that tells you what types of stocks to buy depending on where we are in the the economic cycle and what the federal reserve is doing. You just can't get this kind of information anywhere else. Go to a book store and pull the book off the shelf - look at that page for a while - you'll see what I mean.
Another feature of this book are his rules of trading. All very good and while you may have heard of some of them, maybe even came up with some on your own, it's best to have them in front of you in plain English when you're trying to make a buy/sell decision. If you go back and look at all of your unsuccessful trades, I guarantee that you'll find you violated one of his rules.
Ok, so what about negatives with this book. It's a bit disorganized and disjointed. Some parts need to be read several times before they are fully understood. As you read it, you may find that he leaves you hanging in some spots. Don't worry, as you read on, he will finish what he started, just not in the order that you expect.
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) 2 of 2 people found this review helpful.
Just started reading it, but you can tell it is written for the aversge investor. The language is clear and to the point.So far better than a lot of books I have read on the subject.
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A different take on investing.Review created: 08/31/06(updated 08/31/06)
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) 2 of 2 people found this review helpful.
This book is great.
Real Money is the perfect book for anyone, even people who aren't savy investers will feel secure investing after reading this book. Jim Cramer gives a better view on investing, he explains that you have to be ready to make mistakes, and that you must not give up. Unlike lots of other investing books, Jim Cramer keeps it real and interesting explaining how he got where he did, and who helped him get there. The book is not just another book that says, do this, do that, this book gives an explaination and lets you make your own decisions on what to invest in. I guess the best way to describe this book is that it is a guideline for smart investing, while at the same time, it is an amazingly interesting read. I loved this book so much, and it helped me in so many ways, that i am currently reading through Jim's Other book "Confessions of A Street Addict", I will post a review of that once i have finished it. All in all, this is an A+ book, one i will read again and always consult when i have a question, if you ask me, you should get it if your interested in a different approach to investing.
Hope it Helps,
-Jack
Real Money is the perfect book for anyone, even people who aren't savy investers will feel secure investing after reading this book. Jim Cramer gives a better view on investing, he explains that you have to be ready to make mistakes, and that you must not give up. Unlike lots of other investing books, Jim Cramer keeps it real and interesting explaining how he got where he did, and who helped him get there. The book is not just another book that says, do this, do that, this book gives an explaination and lets you make your own decisions on what to invest in. I guess the best way to describe this book is that it is a guideline for smart investing, while at the same time, it is an amazingly interesting read. I loved this book so much, and it helped me in so many ways, that i am currently reading through Jim's Other book "Confessions of A Street Addict", I will post a review of that once i have finished it. All in all, this is an A+ book, one i will read again and always consult when i have a question, if you ask me, you should get it if your interested in a different approach to investing.
Hope it Helps,
-Jack
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The New Investor's BibleReview created: 06/15/06
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2 of 2 people found this review helpful.
Best book ever that talks about the street. If you invest, invest in this book. You won't be sorry! From reading this book, I have realized returns of nearly 40% in my portfolio. He's right when he says "Buy and homework" not buy and hold. You cannot afford to miss this vital information from a man who knows the street and gives you the tools to make it big. Welcome to Cramerica!
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Excellent Investment AdviceReview created: 06/06/08
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1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
Jim Cramer has a talent for making an otherwise boring subject, interesting. There is money to be made in the stock market and he explains in an easy to understand style how the average individual can profit. This book lays out most of the basic premises behind his philosophy, though I recommend reading "Mad Money" also to get the full picture. His investing premises make a great deal of sense in relation to the world as it is today. Cramer has a way of getting you interested and passionate about investing, and of course if you're interested and passionate about something, you'll do better at it.
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Jim Cramer's real money
) 1 of 4 people found this review helpful.
I never received this item from the seller. Paypal finally refunded my money. I have only bought a few items on ebay. Most of the time I have sold items. With the few items that I have bought this was the first time that I was never sent the item.
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Jim Cramer's Real MoneyReview created: 01/02/07
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1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
The book was in great condition and its new. The cost is $10.00 below the regular book store price including S&P.
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Real Money1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
If you are an investor, large or small, it would be in your interest to read Real Money by Jim Cramer. If you have watched his show on CNBC more than once you will like the book. After having watched his show I wanted to find out more of what Cramer had to say and how he thought. It is very informative and worth taking heed of. Rather than bore you with a long review I will let the book speak for itself.
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Loved the BookReview created: 11/03/06
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1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
Although I loved the book, I still don't understand all of it. I'm looking forward to his new book. I enjoy and learn from watching his show.
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Jim Cramer's Real Money1 of 2 people found this review helpful.
Since I am an beginning investor the book was very interesting. I bought the book for information and guidance on the stock market. I read and outlined the book. Good buy.
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Phenomenol, simplistic; a realistic means to invest!1 of 2 people found this review helpful.
I purchased most of my text books for college through half.com. For me, this is an easy and economical method to access information.
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Very Imformative & Entertaining1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
This was exactly what I wanted & expected. What I really liked was
the way it was packaged. I was individually wrapped in plastic;
couldn't have been better if I gone to the store and purchased it
myself.
the way it was packaged. I was individually wrapped in plastic;
couldn't have been better if I gone to the store and purchased it
myself.
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Stock Market must read!Review created: 06/09/06
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1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
I've always been intrigued with the stock market and have a little bit of knowledge about the subject. This is one of the few financial books that actually kept me interested the whole time. Cramer has a system that he truly believes in. If you watch his show he'll point out the same things that he says in his book. The first half of the book may not have been so informative, but I'm going to have to go back and study the second half over and over. If you want to be involved in the stock market then I would definetely suggest reading this book. Booyah!!
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Wild Man Makes Common Sense1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
Cramer lost a fortune but made a bigger fortune in the stock market. He's been through it all. He appears to be a big time risk taker; nevertheless he's one of the shrewdest cats in Wall Street. All of his investments are well studied and calculated. Perhaps the best advice I got from Cramer is "when to sell." In keeping with his sell philosophy, I never fall in love with a stock; I put an automatic stop loss at the time of purchase of about 10% to 15%. If I make more than 40%, I sell. Most important, I do more fundamental research and trackiing of stocks I have or want to buy.
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Real Money
) 1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
Written so that anyone with a bit of knowledge about the stock market could understand. Practical information to make MONEY.
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BoooooooYaaaaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhh !!!!!!!Review created: 06/08/06
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1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
Jim Cramer is the average Joe's stock broker. He splains tings in a fun and interesting down to earth fashion. His expertise is obvious and his humor is outrageously funny. I'd recommend this to anyone that has a sense of humor and
a desire to learn about how the stock market works.
a desire to learn about how the stock market works.
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Booooooooyah!Review created: 06/07/06
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1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
Jim Cramer rocks! Great book that gives insight to his strategy, and he really does follow. If you watch his television show on CNBC, he talks about the same insight that this book explains.
Very good book if you want to get involved in the stock market, I would highly recommend it!
Very good book if you want to get involved in the stock market, I would highly recommend it!
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1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
Easy to learn from. It is thorough in detail and holds your hand as you walk through a difficult learning process.
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Good ReviewReview created: 11/05/09
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Book arrived as described. Recommend this seller!.......................
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Entertaining and InformativeReview created: 08/04/09
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Bought this for my husband who is a Daytrader. We both love watching the TV show. We love his candid, no nonsense approach to saving and making money...the book reflects this as well.
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fast shipment thnaksReview created: 06/03/09
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i really can tell u about this book i purchase this book for a friend.I will let u know later on if my friend like the book.
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great responsethank you so much. It was very nice to do business with you. The book was in excellent condition. The US snail mail was little slow. I defiantly would purchase future items from you.
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Jim cramer's real moneyReview created: 04/13/09
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I never received the item, I have emailed you and have attempted to contact but with no reponce. I would like my money back since I never received my item and I am expecting that it was either lost or somehow went in to mail limbo.
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Jim Cramer's Real MoneyAs a fan of Cramer's show I bought this as a primer to further understand the way Cramer presents his detailed stock picks and pans, and to better help understand how the market works from someone who's made millions in the biz. This book does not disappoint. A great tool for the non-pro.
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