"The best book there is about the stock market and all that goes with it." --The New York Times Book Review
"Anyone whose orientation is toward where the action is, where the happenings happen, should buy a copy of The Money Game and read it with due diligence." --Book World
" 'Adam Smith' is a veteran observer and commentator on the events and people of Wall Street.... His thorough knowledge of financial affairs gives his observations a great degree of authenticity. But the joy of reading this book comes from his delightful sense of humor. He is a lively and ingeniously witty writer who never stoops to acerbity. None of the solemn, sacred cows of Wall Street escapes debunking." --Library Journal
"Everyone who is anyone in U.S. investment already knows about 'Adam Smith, ' " wrote Newsweek. 'Adam Smith' is also the author of Supermoney and Powers of Mind.
Frederik Gieschen is the founder of the “Neckar's Insecurity Analysis” newsletter about investing.
The Money Game, written George Goodman under the pseudonym 'Adam Smith', is one of my favorite books about investing, its psychology, and the mindset of professional money managers. The introduction alone is full of timeless quotes about the nature of the game.
Speculation is the search for truth in price and time. Not investment advice, no Telegram, no subscriptions, no services. Just personal views, nothing more.
“Adam Smith, in The Money Game, said that whenever he had the urge to trade cocoa, he’d go lie down until the feeling passed. I happen to agree with him on cocoa — only I’d add platinum to the list.” - Stanley Kroll I really can’t get enough of the old school turned new again…
"The best book there is about the stock market and all that goes with it." --The New York Times Book Review
"Anyone whose orientation is toward where the action is, where the happenings happen, should buy a copy of The Money Game and read it with due diligence." --Book World
" 'Adam Smith' is a veteran observer and commentator on the events and people of Wall Street.... His thorough knowledge of financial affairs gives his observations a great degree of authenticity. But the joy of reading this book comes from his delightful sense of humor. He is a lively and ingeniously witty writer who never stoops to acerbity. None of the solemn, sacred cows of Wall Street escapes debunking." --Library Journal