Common Stocks and the Average Man

J. George Frederick

Published by The Business Bourse, New York, 1929

About this Item

Common Stocks and the Average Man by George Frederick is an early 20th-century investment book written to help everyday people understand and participate in the stock market.

Overview:

The book was aimed at small investors and middle-class savers?what Frederick called ?the average man.? At a time when stock investing was often seen as risky or only for professionals, he tried to make it practical, logical, and accessible.

Main Focus:

Frederick emphasizes:

Long-term investing over speculation
Buying strong, established companies
Using dividends and earnings as key indicators
Avoiding emotional trading

Very good first edition, first printing. Hardcover, 377 pages. Some toning. a good solid binding . Rare 1930 first edition with a very nice dust cover.

Seller Inventory # 000573

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Common Stocks and the Average Man
• Publisher: The Business Bourse, New York
• Publication Date: 1929
• Language: English
• Printing: 1st Printing
• Condition: Near Fine
• Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine
• Dimensions: 5W x 8H x 1.5D inches 5 inches width by 8 inches height by 1.5 inches depth
• Weight: 1 pound