Table Of Content
Preface xix Acknowledgments xxiii PART I STOCK RETURNS: PAST, PRESENT, AND FUTURE Chapter 1 The Case for Equity Chapter 2 The Great Financial Crisis of 2008 Chapter 3 The Markets, the Economy, and Government Policy in the Wake of the Crisis Chapter 4 The Entitlement Crisis PART II THE VERDICT OF HISTORY Chapter 5 Stock and Bond Returns Since 1802 Chapter 6 Risk, Return, and Portfolio Allocation Chapter 7 Stock Indexes Chapter 8 The S&P 500 Index Chapter 9 The Impact of Taxes on Stock and Bond Returns Chapter 10 Sources of Shareholder Value Chapter 11 Yardsticks to Value the Stock Market Chapter 12 Outperforming the Market Chapter 13 Global Investing PART III HOW THE ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT IMPACTS STOCKS Chapter 14 Gold, Monetary Policy, and inflation Chapter 15 Stocks and the Business Cycle Chapter 16 When World Events impact Financial Markets Chapter 17 Stocks, Bonds, and the Flow of Economic data PART IV STOCK FLUCTUATIONS IN THE SHORT RUN Chapter 18 Exchange-Traded Funds, Stock Index Futures, and Options Chapter 19 Market Volatility Chapter 20Technical Analysis and investing with the Trend Chapter 21 Calendar Anomalies Chapter 22 Behavioral Finance and the Psychology of Investing PART V BUILDING WEALTH THROUGH STOCKS Chapter 23 Fund Performance, indexing, and Beating the Market Chapter 24 Structuring a Portfolio for Long-Term Growth Concluding Comment Notes index
Synopsis
The stock-investing classic--UPDATED TO HELP YOU WIN IN TODAY'S CHAOTIC GLOBAL ECONOMY Much has changed since the last edition of Stocks for the Long Run . The financial crisis, the deepest bear market since the Great Depression, and the continued growth of the emerging markets are just some of the contingencies directly affecting every portfolio inthe world. To help you navigate markets and make the best investment decisions, Jeremy Siegel has updated his bestselling guide to stock market investing. This new edition of Stocks for the Long Run answers all the important questions of today: How did the crisis alter the financial markets and the future of stock returns? What are the sources of long-term economic growth? How does the Fed really impact investing decisions? Should you hedge against currency instability? Stocks for the Long Run, Fifth Edition , includes brand-new coverage of: THE FINANCIAL CRISIS Siegel provides an expert's analysis of the most important factors behind the crisis; the state of current stability/instability of the financial system and where the stock market fits in; and the viability of value investing as a long-term strategy. CHINA AND INDIA The economies of these nations are more than one-third larger than they were before the 2008 financial crisis; you'll get the information you need to earn long-termprofits in this new environment. GLOBAL MARKETS Learn all there is to know about the nature, size, and role of diversification in today's global economy; Siegel extends his projections of the global economy until the end of this century. MARKET VALUATION Can stocks still provide 6 to 7 percent per year after inflation? This edition forecasts future stock returns and shows how to determine whether the market is overvalued or not. Essential reading for every investor and advisor who wants to fully understand the forces that move today's markets, Stocks for the Long Run provides the most complete summary available of historical trends that will help you develop a sound and profitable long-term portfolio. PRAISE FOR STOCKS FOR THE LONG RUN "Jeremy Siegel is one of the great ones." --JIM CRAMER, CNBC's Mad Money " Jeremy Siegel's] contributions to finance and investing are of such significance as to change the direction of the profession." --THE FINANCIAL ANALYST INSTITUTE "A simply great book." --FORBES "One of the top ten business books of the year." --BUSINESSWEEK "Should command a central place on the desk of any 'amateur' investor or beginning professional." --BARRON'S "Siegel's case for stocks is unbridled and compelling." --USA TODAY "A clearly written, neatly organized, highly persuasive exposition that lifts the veil of mystery from investing." --JOHN C. BOGLE, founder and former Chairman, The Vanguard Group, The stock-investing classic--UPDATED TO HELP YOU WIN IN TODAY'S CHAOTIC GLOBAL ECONOMY Much has changed since the last edition of Stocks for the Long Run. The financial crisis, the deepest bear market since the Great Depression, and the continued growth of the emerging markets are just some of the contingencies directly affecting every portfolio inthe world. To help you navigate markets and make the best investment decisions, Jeremy Siegel has updated his bestselling guide to stock market investing. This new edition of Stocks for the Long Run answers all the important questions of today: How did the crisis alter the financial markets and the future of stock returns? What are the sources of long-term economic growth? How does the Fed really impact investing decisions? Should you hedge against currency instability? Stocks for the Long Run, Fifth Edition, includes brand-new coverage of: THE FINANCIAL CRISIS Siegel provides an expert's analysis of the most important factors behind the crisis; the state of current stability/instability of the financial system and where the stock market fits in; and the viability of value investing as a long-term strategy. CHINA AND INDIA The economies of these nations are more than one-third larger than they were before the 2008 financial crisis; you'll get the information you need to earn long-termprofits in this new environment. GLOBAL MARKETS Learn all there is to know about the nature, size, and role of diversification in today's global economy; Siegel extends his projections of the global economy until the end of this century. MARKET VALUATION Can stocks still provide 6 to 7 percent per year after inflation? This edition forecasts future stock returns and shows how to determine whether the market is overvalued or not. Essential reading for every investor and advisor who wants to fully understand the forces that move today's markets, Stocks for the Long Run provides the most complete summary available of historical trends that will help you develop a sound and profitable long-term portfolio. PRAISE FOR STOCKS FOR THE LONG RUN: "Jeremy Siegel is one of the great ones." --JIM CRAMER, CNBC's Mad Money "[Jeremy Siegel's] contributions to finance and investing are of such significance as to change the direction of the profession." --THE FINANCIAL ANALYST INSTITUTE "A simply great book." --FORBES "One of the top ten business books of the year." --BUSINESSWEEK "Should command a central place on the desk of any 'amateur' investor or beginning professional." --BARRON'S "Siegel's case for stocks is unbridled and compelling." --USA TODAY "A clearly written, neatly organized, highly persuasive exposition that lifts the veil of mystery from investing." --JOHN C. BOGLE, founder and former Chairman, The Vanguard Group, The stock-investing classic--UPDATED TO HELP YOU WIN IN TODAY'S CHAOTIC GLOBAL ECONOMY Much has changed since the last edition of Stocks for the Long Run . The financial crisis, the deepest bear market since the Great Depression, and the continued growth of the emerging markets are just some of the contingencies directly affecting every portfolio inthe world. To help you navigate markets and make the best investment decisions, Jeremy Siegel has updated his bestselling guide to stock market investing. This new edition of Stocks for the Long Run answers all the important questions of today: How did the crisis alter the financial markets and the future of stock returns? What are the sources of long-term economic growth? How does the Fed really impact investing decisions? Should you hedge against currency instability? Stocks for the Long Run, Fifth Edition , includes brand-new coverage of: THE FINANCIAL CRISIS Siegel provides an expert's analysis of the most important factors behind the crisis; the state of current stability/instability of the financial system and where the stock market fits in; and the viability of value investing as a long-term strategy. CHINA AND INDIA The economies of these nations are more than one-third larger than they were before the 2008 financial crisis; you'll get the information you need to earn long-termprofits in this new environment. GLOBAL MARKETS Learn all there is to know about the nature, size, and role of diversification in today's global economy; Siegel extends his projections of the global economy until the end of this century. MARKET VALUATION Can stocks still provide 6 to 7 percent per year after inflation? This edition forecasts future stock returns and shows how to determine whether the market is overvalued or not. Essential reading for every investor and advisor who wants to fully understand the forces that move today's markets, Stocks for the Long Run provides the most complete summary available of historical trends that will help you develop a sound and profitable long-term portfolio. PRAISE FOR STOCKS FOR THE LONG RUN : "Jeremy Siegel is one of the great ones." --JIM CRAMER, CNBC's Mad Money " Jeremy Siegel's] contributions to finance and investing are of such significance as to change the direction of the profession." --THE FINANCIAL ANALYST INSTITUTE "A simply great book." --FORBES "One of the top ten business books of the year." --BUSINESSWEEK "Should command a central place on the desk of any 'amateur' investor or beginning professional." --BARRON'S "Siegel's case for stocks is unbridled and compelling." --USA TODAY "A clearly written, neatly organized, highly persuasive exposition that lifts the veil of mystery from investing." --JOHN C. BOGLE, founder and former Chairman, The Vanguard Group