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Capital : The Story of Long-Term Investment Excellence by Charles D. Ellis (2005, Trade Paperback)

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This book, titled "Capital: The Story of Long-Term Investment Excellence" by Charles D. Ellis, is a must-read for anyone interested in business and economics. Published by Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, John in 2005, this trade paperback textbook covers the subject of accounting and investments. The book measures 8.9 inches in length, 5.9 inches in width, and 1.1 inches in height. It weighs 13.6 ounces and has 352 pages. The book is written in English and is perfect for those interested in the subject of accounting and investments.

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Product Identifiers

PublisherWiley & Sons, Incorporated, John

ISBN-100471735876

ISBN-139780471735878

eBay Product ID (ePID)46747014

Product Key Features

Number of Pages368 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication NameCapital : the Story of Long-Term Investment Excellence

SubjectAccounting / General, Investments & Securities / General

Publication Year2005

TypeTextbook

Subject AreaBusiness & Economics

AuthorCharles D. Ellis

FormatTrade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height1.1 in

Item Weight13.6 Oz

Item Length8.9 in

Item Width5.9 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceScholarly & Professional

LCCN2003-020207

Dewey Edition21

Reviews"This is a beautifully detailed book on how investment boutique was created." ( Professional Investor, Autumn 2010) "... an excellent boo... valuable reading for any professional...." ( Professional Investor , September 2004) "Mr Ellis has an ear for anecdote and figures that speak for themselves." ( Financial Times , 2 May 2004) "...[Wiley] will publish an astonishing account of how Capital has built one of the best track records...." ( The Times , 7 February 2004), 'This is a beautifully detailed book on how investment boutique was created.' (Professional Investor, Autumn 2010).

IllustratedYes

Dewey Decimal332.6

Table Of ContentForeword xi Introduction 1 Chapter 1 The Founding 9 Chapter 2 Staying Alive 25 Chapter 3 The Multiple-Counselor System 35 Chapter 4 Organizing the Core 49 Chapter 5 Mutual Fund Distribution 61 Chapter 6 Crossing the Rubicon: Capital Group 91 Chapter 7 Shareholder Services 101 Chapter 8 Acquisitions and Start-Ups 123 Chapter 9 Capital Guardian Trust Company 139 Chapter 10 Global Investing 165 Chapter 11 Emerging Markets 185 Chapter 12 Managing People 201 Chapter 13 Management 223 Chapter 14 Compensation 249 Chapter 15 Investing 265 Afterword 291 Appendix I Summary Statement of Corporate Objectives and Goals 301 Appendix II Outline of Basic Managerial Beliefs 307 Appendix III Growth of the Capital Group Companies, Inc 309 Index 311

SynopsisPraise for CAPITAL " Indeed this book represents a perfect pairing of one of the most astute observers of the investment scene with one of the most outstanding investment firms ever created." From the Foreword by Burton G. Malkiel, author of A Random Walk Down Wall Street "This is a great story about great people with a passion for long-term investment success through discipline, planning, and patience; joined to imagination, innovation, and vision. Many valuable insights." Peter L. Bernstein, author of Against the Gods: The Remarkable Story of Risk "At last! A revealing, insightful, knowledgeable perspective on one of the worlds great investment management organizations by the deft hand of Charley Ellis." John Neff, professional investor "Packed with entertaining anecdotes and pearls of wisdom (dont neglect the footnotes!), Capital takes us on an intimate tour of a premier investment management firm. Another classic by Charley Ellis." Jack R. Meyer, former president and CEO, Harvard Management Company "Few people know the investment management business as well as Charley Ellis. This book offers a rare inside look at Capital, one of the best investment organizations. This text is a whodunit, tracking the development of a world-class investment firm and the people who drove it." Abby Joseph Cohen, Goldman Sachs "Illuminates a great investment organization well worth studying by everyone." George J. W. Goodman, also known as "Adam Smith" of Adam Smiths Money World and author of The Money Game, Capital Group is one of the largest investment management organisations in the world, and yet has always shunned the publicity courted my many other leading institutions. For the first time, Charles Ellis takes you inside one of the most elite and yet private investment firms., Go inside the elite investment firm with Capital . The Capital Group is one of the world's largest investment management organizations, but little is known about it because the company has shunned any type of publicity. This compelling book, for the first time, takes you inside one of the most elite and private investment firms out there'the Capital Group Companies'a value investment firm par excellence. It digs deeps to reveal the corporate culture and long-term investment strategies that have made Capital the one organization where most investment professionals would like to work and would most recommend as long-term investment managers for their family and friends.

LC Classification NumberHG4530