Buying at the Point of Maximum Pessimism: Six Value Investing Trends from China to Oil to Agriculture

ISBN: 0137038496

Author: Phillips, Scott

Condition: Used

"Sir John's ability to comprehend complex concepts and distill these into money-making ideas for his investors was legendary. With this book, Scott Phillips extends Sir John Templeton's crystal clear vision to some of tomorrow's most interesting and powerful money-making opportunities. All readers should be prepared to learn---and profit!"---Jeffrey Everett, Founding Partner, Everkey Global Partners"The brilliant global investing strategy of Sir John Templeton finds new life in Scott Phillips' Buying at the Point of Maximum Pessimism. With the U.S. in trouble, savvy international investing is a must, and this book shows you the best places to put your money for serious profits ahead."---Christopher Ruddy, CEO, Newsmax Media, Inc."In Buying at the Point of Maximum Pessimism, Scott Phillips delivers a road map to investment success traveled by the very few but guaranteed to lead you to enormous profits. The book offers a delightful, common sense approach to investing that unfortunately is not so common."---Robert P. Miles, author, The Warren Buffett CEOLegendary value investor Sir John Templeton knew the secret of earning consistent profits: In times of maximum pessimism, recognize what your long-term opportunities are---and be ready to pounce. This book shows you where today's long-term opportunities are, so you can earn outsized profits when the "herd" is running away in terror.Lauren Templeton Capital Management's Scott Phillips identifies six powerful value investing themes for the 2010s: areas of long-term growth that become even more compelling in volatile or bear markets. This is value investing for the 2010s: a set of emerging opportunities you can profit from, while other investors are selling in fear!Today, Sir John Templeton's value investing lessons are more valuable than ever. The savviest investors can recognize when the frightened, confused herd is running headlong in the wrong direction---and are prepared to take advantage of it.In this book, Lauren Templeton Capital Management portfolio manager Scott Phillips helps you get ready for those moments of extraordinary opportunity, so you can earn far higher profits with far less risk.Phillips carefully identifies crucial changes underway in the financial system and global markets, and offers investing solutions that respond to today's crucial new risks. You'll discover how to invest in markets facing an increased government role and lower access to capital; manage the growing risk of inflation spikes; scavenge for profits in distressed sectors; find winning opportunities overseas; and much more.Every market offers opportunity to those who can find value where others aren't looking. Going forward, that's the most important investing skill you can learn---and this is the one book that will teach it to you.