The Intelligent Portfolio: Practical Wisdom on Personal Investing from Financial Engines
by By Jones, Christopher L.
Category: Business & Economics , Investments & Securities , General

Today almost everyone has a retirement plan that allows personal choice in investments. Many also have their own private portfolios. Jones, an investment analyst and the Chief Investment Officer of Financial Engines, presents a guide for the private investor. His discusses choosing investments, evaluating risk, diversification and taxes. Jones feels that buying a stock because it has performed well in the past is not logical. He suggests studying market trends and the collective opinions of experts. This not a book for the novice investor but one who already knows the terminology and feels the need of more information. Annotation ©2008 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)