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CNBC''s Fast Money Commentator Steve Cortes shows how to buck the trend and become a well-informed investor

The public needs to think independently and not be duped, particularly because those who are selling their messages or promoting their ideas have a plethora of powerful media through which to do so. Against the Herd presents six contrarian views of major events that will shape the future. Steve Cortes of CNBC pulls no punches in explaining these trends.

Many will find his views counterintuitive and even controversial. Some will find his forecasts alarming. But open-minded readers who are willing to heed his well-informed advice will find it illuminating, beneficial, and profitable.

  • Steve Cortes presents six contrarian views of major events that will shape the future for investors including the fall of China and the end of the golden era of free trade
  • The contrarian stances are presented because they are actionable


  • Table of Contents
    Introduction 1

    Chapter 1 The Corleones Meet Confucius 7

    The Chinese Mirage of Miracle Expansion

    Chapter 2 Dolls Are Meant for Children 33

    Japan Stares into the Abyss of a Death Spiral

    Chapter 3 Can’t Touch This 57

    Resist the Allure of Gold

    Chapter 4 House of Pain 81

    Housing Does Not Recover Anytime Soon

    Chapter 5 You Can’t Handle the Truth, or the Volatility 123

    Don’t Own Stocks (or at Least Not So Many)

    Chapter 6 Still the One 151

    Get Long-Term Bullish on America

    Conclusion 175

    Notes 177

    Acknowledgments 185

    About the Author 187

    Index 189

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      Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc
      Publication Date: 24/01/2012
      ISBN13: 9781118083185, 978-1118083185
      ISBN10: 1118083180
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      Description

      Book Synopsis
      CNBC''s Fast Money Commentator Steve Cortes shows how to buck the trend and become a well-informed investor

      The public needs to think independently and not be duped, particularly because those who are selling their messages or promoting their ideas have a plethora of powerful media through which to do so. Against the Herd presents six contrarian views of major events that will shape the future. Steve Cortes of CNBC pulls no punches in explaining these trends.

      Many will find his views counterintuitive and even controversial. Some will find his forecasts alarming. But open-minded readers who are willing to heed his well-informed advice will find it illuminating, beneficial, and profitable.

      • Steve Cortes presents six contrarian views of major events that will shape the future for investors including the fall of China and the end of the golden era of free trade
      • The contrarian stances are presented because they are actionable


      • Table of Contents
        Introduction 1

        Chapter 1 The Corleones Meet Confucius 7

        The Chinese Mirage of Miracle Expansion

        Chapter 2 Dolls Are Meant for Children 33

        Japan Stares into the Abyss of a Death Spiral

        Chapter 3 Can’t Touch This 57

        Resist the Allure of Gold

        Chapter 4 House of Pain 81

        Housing Does Not Recover Anytime Soon

        Chapter 5 You Can’t Handle the Truth, or the Volatility 123

        Don’t Own Stocks (or at Least Not So Many)

        Chapter 6 Still the One 151

        Get Long-Term Bullish on America

        Conclusion 175

        Notes 177

        Acknowledgments 185

        About the Author 187

        Index 189

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