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One up on Wall Street by Peter Lynch
One up on Wall Street by Peter Lynch
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One Up On Wall Street: How To Use What You Already Know To Make Money In The Market
by Peter Lynch and John Rothchild
📈 AMATEUR EMPOWERMENT & FUNDAMENTAL ANALYSIS
America's most successful money manager proves that everyday observation can lead to "tenbagger" stocks that outperform professional analysts.
Extended Synopsis
In the national bestseller One Up On Wall Street, Peter Lynch—the legendary former manager of Fidelity’s Magellan Fund—demystifies the stock market for the individual investor. Lynch’s core thesis is as empowering as it is academically sound: average individuals can become experts in their own niche and identify winning stocks before professional Wall Street analysts by simply paying attention to the world around them. Whether at the mall or in the workplace, Lynch argues that "tenbaggers"—stocks that appreciate tenfold or more—are often hiding in plain sight.
Writing alongside John Rothchild, Lynch provides a rigorous yet accessible framework for sorting "long shots from no shots." He guides readers through the process of reviewing financial statements to identify which metrics truly signify growth potential. The book categorizes investments into six types—including cyclical, turnaround, and fast-growing companies—and offers tailored strategies for each. By ignoring short-term market noise and interest rate speculation, Lynch presents a timeless, five-to-fifteen-year roadmap for portfolio success in the new millennium.
Author Biography
Peter Lynch is one of the most successful investors of all time. During his thirteen-year tenure at the Fidelity Magellan Fund (1977–1990), he achieved an average annual return of 29%, consistently doubling the S&P 500. John Rothchild was a financial columnist for Time and Fortune, known for his ability to translate complex economic concepts into engaging prose.
Reader Targeting
- Individual Retail Investors: Those looking to move beyond "index-only" strategies by identifying individual growth opportunities in their daily lives.
- Finance Students: Academics interested in the intersection of qualitative "scuttlebutt" research and quantitative financial analysis.
- Professional Analysts: Practitioners seeking to understand the "everyman" philosophy that led to the Magellan Fund's historic performance.
Accolades & Awards
- A multi-million copy national bestseller and a "must-own" classic for global investors.
- Praised for its enduring relevance in identifying value during both tech booms and market corrections.
Product Specifications
| ISBN-13: | 9780743200400 |
| ISBN-10: | 0743200403 |
| Publisher: | Simon and Schuster |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Publication Date: | 2000-04-03 |
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