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The Most Important Thing by Howard Marks - Book Summary

The Most Important Thing

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Uncommon Sense for the Thoughtful Investor (Columbia Business School Publishing)

Howard Marks

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The Most Important Thing

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Inside this summary, you'll discover key investment insights that range from the importance of balancing risk and return, to understanding market cycles and the art of contrarian and defensive investing. You'll also learn about second-level thinking, the impact of market psychology, the necessity of a well-defined investment philosophy, the timeless strategy of value investing, and the importance of acknowledging and learning from investment mistakes.

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About the Author

Howard Marks is the co-founder of Oaktree Capital Management and has over 50 years of investment experience. Known for his investment wisdom, Marks shares his deep insights, not just in "The Most Important Thing," but through his much-awaited memos which are avidly read and drawn upon by investment communities worldwide.

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