Investing Uncovered: The Long and Short of It

About the Book

In a compelling and descriptive style, Investing Uncovered: The Long and Short of It presents a long-term investment strategy that is based on disciplined research and a common sense approach. Acknowledging that there is no short-cut to determining the economic value of companies, the author explains his rigorous investment process. Financial and business analysis techniques are reviewed and desired investment characteristics are highlighted. In addition, critical valuation and accounting issues are outlined so that investors can recognize potential traps and make proper adjustments. The author details how opportunities created by the stock market’s volatility are particularly important to investors seeking to generate superior returns. He explains how investors should be prepared to act when market dislocations present these occasions. Ultimately, it is knowledge and preparedness that allow intelligent investors to be greedy when others are scared. Finally, the author dissects the sometimes misunderstood complexities associated with short selling and long / short portfolio strategies. Investing Uncovered: The Long and Short of It makes clear that today’s world of excessive speculation and craving for short-term results is a recipe for poor long-term investment returns.

About the Author

Christopher E. Gildea has more than 17 years of corporate and investment finance experience. He holds an MBA from the Krannert School of Management at Purdue University, a JD from Suffolk University Law School, and a BS from the Carroll School Management at Boston College.