Top 7 Investing Books Warren Buffett Wants You to Read

By Saurav Pandey | April 09, 2025

Top 7 Investing Books Warren Buffett Wants You to Read

Here are 7 investing books Buffett recommends (or endorses) for beginners:

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“The Intelligent Investor” by Benjamin Graham

Warren Buffett considers this the best book on investing ever written. It introduces the core principles of value investing, emphasizing the importance of a margin of safety and disciplined, long-term thinking over speculation.

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“Security Analysis” by Benjamin Graham & David Dodd

A more advanced companion to The Intelligent Investor, this book dives deep into fundamental analysis of stocks and bonds.

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“Common Stocks and Uncommon Profits” by Philip Fisher

Buffett combined Graham’s value investing with Fisher’s growth investing approach. Fisher focuses on qualitative factors, such as strong management, competitive advantages, and long-term business potential.

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“The Essays of Warren Buffett” by Lawrence Cunningham

This book compiles Buffett’s shareholder letters into a structured guide on investing and business. It covers his views on capital allocation, corporate governance, and market psychology.

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“Poor Charlie’s Almanack” by Charles T. Munger

This book compiles Munger’s speeches and wisdom, emphasizing mental models, rational thinking, and multidisciplinary learning. Munger’s concept of “circle of competence” and avoiding irrational behaviour are key takeaways.

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“The Little Book of Common Sense Investing” by John C. Bogle

Buffett frequently recommends low-cost index funds for most investors, aligning with Bogle’s philosophy. This book explains why passive investing (like S&P 500 index funds) typically outperforms active stock-picking over time.

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“Business Adventures” by John Brooks

Buffett once called this his favorite business book, even lending his copy to Bill Gates. While not strictly an investing guide, it offers timeless lessons through real-world Wall Street stories.

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