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A Mathematician Plays The Stock Market,New
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Can A Renowned Mathematician Successfully Outwit The Stock Market? Not When His Biggest Investment Is Worldcom. In A Mathematician Plays The Stock Market , Bestselling Author John Allen Paulos Employs His Trademark Stories, Vignettes, Paradoxes, And Puzzles To Address Every Thinking Reader'S Curiosity About The Market Is It Efficient? Is It Random? Is There Anything To Technical Analysis, Fundamental Analysis, And Other Supposedly Timetested Methods Of Picking Stocks? How Can One Quantify Risk? What Are The Most Common Scams? Are There Any Approaches To Investing That Truly Outperform The Major Indexes? But Paulos'S Tour Through The Irrational Exuberance Of Market Mathematics Doesn'T End There. An Unrequited (And Financially Disastrous) Love Affair With Worldcom Leads Paulos To Question Some Cherished Ideas Of Personal Finance. He Explains Why 'Data Mining' Is A Selffulfilling Belief, Why 'Momentum Investing' Is Nothing More Than Herd Behavior With A Lot Of Mathematical Jargon Added, Why The Everpopular Elliot Wave Theory Cannot Be Correct, And Why You Should Take Warren Buffet'S 'Fundamental Analysis' With A Grain Of Salt. Like Burton Malkiel'S A Random Walk Down Wall Street , This Clever And Illuminating Book Is For Anyone, Investor Or Not, Who Follows The Markets Or Knows Someone Who Does.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'A Mathematician Plays The Stock Market'? A: The main theme of the book revolves around the intersection of mathematics and the stock market, exploring whether a mathematician can effectively navigate market complexities and the often irrational behaviors of investors.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'A Mathematician Plays The Stock Market' is John Allen Paulos, a renowned mathematician and best-selling author known for his engaging writing style.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 224 pages, making it a concise yet informative read for those interested in the stock market.
- Q: In what format is the book available? A: The book is available in paperback format, which is ideal for readers who prefer a physical copy.
- Q: What are some key topics covered in the book? A: Key topics include market efficiency, risk quantification, common investment scams, and critiques of popular investment strategies like momentum investing and fundamental analysis.
- Q: When was 'A Mathematician Plays The Stock Market' published? A: The book was published on May 5, 2004.
- Q: Is this book suitable for novice investors? A: Yes, the book is suitable for novice investors as it breaks down complex concepts into understandable narratives and provides insights into market behavior.
- Q: What kind of writing style does John Allen Paulos use in this book? A: John Allen Paulos employs a storytelling style filled with anecdotes, paradoxes, and puzzles, making the content engaging and accessible.
- Q: Does the book provide practical investment advice? A: While the book discusses various investment strategies and critiques them, it primarily focuses on the underlying mathematics and psychological aspects of investing rather than offering specific investment advice.
- Q: What can readers expect to learn from this book? A: Readers can expect to gain a better understanding of the stock market's irrationalities, the limitations of traditional investment strategies, and how mathematics can inform investment decisions.