Philip Fisher: The Godfather of Warren Buffett


Books

Here are few important books written by him which are still read as investment mantra by newbies in the market.

Common Stocks and Uncommon Profits (1958)

It is one of the most famous investing books till date. The book reveals 15 points for high growth-potential investing and assembles the general investment philosophy for an investor. According to him, to find a stock of high potential, one needs to study the qualified and visionary company management, and it should have a strong profit margin, sales growth, competitive edge and company investment in research and development.

Paths To Wealth Through Common Stocks (1960)

This is the second book of Philip Fisher in which he elaborated various innovative concepts of acquiring and increasing wealth through common stock holdings. This eternal classic aims to provide strategies for self-managing their investments. The book also widely discusses some features mentioned in his previous book.

Conservative Investors Sleep Well (1975)

This book was written by him during the downfall of the 1973 - 1974 bear market. The book provides some facts to persuade an investor into buying stocks then and there instead of going with the crowd. He highlighted the modules which can determine good companies worth investing during a bear market and can eventually reap high-gains.