Out of the box and onto Wall Street : unorthodox insights on investments and the economy

"Out of the Box is part memoir and part investment strategy guide. Throughout his career, author Mark Grant has often taken a contrarian view. Rather than working on Wall Street or at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, he's spent his time elsewhere on Main Street. He's very critical of all the "noise" in the markets which he feels leads investors to make poor choices in their holdings. He offers important rules preserving capital and making long-term profits."-- � Read more... Abstract: Out of the Box is part memoir and part investment strategy guide. Throughout his career, author Mark Grant has often taken a contrarian view. Rather than working on Wall Street or at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, he?s spent his time elsewhere on Main Street. He offers important rules preserving capital and making long-term profits. � Read more...

Praise for Out of the Box and Onto Wall Street

"Mark Grant writes with conviction, panache, and an internal radar focus used on the critical issues of evolving investment markets. I read his daily commentary and this book is just as compelling."—Bill Gross, Co-Chief Investment Officer, PIMCO

"Mark Grant is among the most astute observers of the financial scene. His daily musings are read by a 'who's who' of Wall Street pros. This fascinating compilation of his writings as the financial crisis unfolded provide an invaluable guide to practicing Grant's rule number one: preservation of capital. Mark Grant has over thirty years' experience navigating and playing the great game of investing. He has not only survived in all kinds of markets, he has prospered. These writings, mostly written from his boat Wishes Granted, show why: they are astute, timely, funny, and wise. Buy a copy and become a better investor."—Bill Miller, Chairman and Chief Investment Officer, Legg Mason

"No one else combines Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings, Dr. Seuss, and the Marquis de Sade with Henry Paulson, Alan Greenspan, and the European debt crisis like Mark Grant. He's a true wizard with true words of wisdom for anyone who wants to understand our crazy, mixed-up financial world. Grant's You Know You Work on Wall Street When . . . is pure genius, and amazingly, it's all true."—Pimm Fox, journalist and host of Taking Stock on Bloomberg TV and Radio

"I have been privileged to know the wizard's apprentice for many years. Always thought-provoking and sometimes prescient, his observations and wisdom not only entertain, but often provide an alternative view of reality. Popular insights may be incorrect and even the wizard is not infallible, but I feel compelled to begin my day with his musings." —Andrew L. Heiskell, Executive Vice President, Mutual of America Capital Management

A guide to thinking outside the Wall Street box

Part memoir, part investment strategy guide, Out of the Box and onto Wall Street presents a revolutionary, alternative look at the world of finance. Revealing the essential rules for preserving capital and making long-term profits, the book provides timely observations on the current and future state of the world economy and investment markets, which are sure to be of interest to anyone considering alternative and time proven ways of making money.

• Written by Mark J. Grant, Managing Director of Corporate Syndicate and Structured Products for Southwest Securities, Inc
• Provides observations on the current and future state of the world economy and investment markets
• Offers detailed analysis of investment trends, common investor mistakes, and the simple investment strategies that most people are unaware of
• Designed for professional managers but also applicable for use by individual investors wanting a better understanding of the economy and how to pick smart investments for their own portfolio

This is a must-read for anyone who wants to think about investing outside the Wall Street box.

A guide to thinking outside the Wall Street box Part memoir, part investment strategy guide, Out of the Box and onto Wall Street presents a revolutionary, alternative look at the world of finance. Revealing the essential rules for preserving capital and making long-term profits, the book provides timely observations on the current and future state of the world economy and investment markets, which are sure to be of interest to anyone considering alternative and time proven ways of making money. Written by Mark J. Grant, Managing Director of Corporate Syndicate and Structured Products for Southwest Securities, Inc Provides observations on the current and future state of the world economy and investment markets Offers detailed analysis of investment trends, common investor mistakes, and the simple investment strategies that most people are unaware of Designed for professional managers but also applicable for use by individual investors wanting a better understanding of the economy and how to pick smart investments for their own portfolio This is a must-read for anyone who wants to think about investing outside the Wall Street box. "Out of the Box is part memoir and part investment strategy guide. Throughout his career, author Mark Grant has often taken a contrarian view. Rather than working on Wall Street or at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, he's spent his time elsewhere on Main Street. He's very critical of all the "noise" in the markets which he feels leads investors to make poor choices in their holdings. He offers important rules perserving capital and making long-term profits"-;pt. 1. The wizard calls the ball -- pt. 2. Learning to dance until it moves -- pt. 3. Market issues -- pt. 4. The great game. "Out of the Box is part memoir and part investment strategy guide. Throughout his career, author Mark Grant has often taken a contrarian view. Rather than working on Wall Street or at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, he's spent his time elsewhere on Main Street. He's very critical of all the "noise" in the markets which he feels leads investors to make poor choices in their holdings. He offers important rules perserving capital and making long-term profits."-- Provided by publisher "Out of the Box is part memoir and part investment strategy guide. Throughout his career, author Mark Grant has often taken a contrarian view. Rather than working on Wall Street or at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, he's spent his time elsewhere on Main Street. He's very critical of all the "noise" in the markets which he feels leads investors to make poor choices in their holdings. He offers important rules preserving capital and making long-term profits."-- Provided by publisher