The Intelligent Investor by Benjamin Graham

The Intelligent Investor — written by Benjamin Graham, is a foundational guide to value investing and one of the most respected books ever written on finance and investing.

First published in 1949, the book teaches readers how to make smart, disciplined, and long-term investment decisions by focusing on value, risk management, and emotional control. Graham’s philosophy emphasizes the difference between investing and speculation, encouraging readers to think like rational business owners rather than gamblers in the stock market.

👉 Main Themes:

• The principles of value investing and financial analysis

• The importance of a “margin of safety” in investments

• How to manage market emotions and avoid impulsive decisions

• Understanding the concept of Mr. Market — a metaphor for market psychology

👉 Author: Benjamin Graham
👉 Genre: Finance / Investment / Economics

💬 “The investor’s chief problem — and even his worst enemy — is likely to be himself.” — Benjamin Graham

✨ The Intelligent Investor is a timeless masterpiece that has guided generations of investors — including Warren Buffett — teaching them the art of patient, thoughtful, and intelligent investing for long-term success.