What can investors learn from history? A great deal, says Jason Trennert, who recommends two investment books particularly suited to our time.
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HYMAN: CLASSIC BUSINESS GIFTS
Legendary Wall Street economist Ed Hyman is a voracious reader. He recommends two investment classics as holiday gifts.
ELLIS: INVESTMENT MISTAKE & SUCCESS
Even the most knowledgeable investors make mistakes. Legendary financial thought leader Charles Ellis learned from one whopper, but he is still benefiting from a major success.
KESSLER: STILL CLIMBING
Outspoken bond manager Robert Kessler recently closed his firm and retired from active management, but he has no intention of retiring from the challenges of world-class rock climbing. We asked him why.
HART: RECHARGING STRATEGY
Clare Hart has been the lead portfolio manager of two top-rated mutual funds since 2004. How has she managed the high-pressure pace? She looks to her family to recharge.
CLEMENTS: REAL FINANCIAL SUCCESS
Award-winning personal finance reporter and HumbleDollar editor, Jonathan Clements is lowering his expectations for future market returns and rebalancing his portfolio to reflect new financial realities