The 5 mistakes every investor makes and how to avoid them : getting investing right / Peter Mallouk.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 155-162) and index.

Introduction: The market wants to be your friend -- Mistake #1: Market Timing -- Mistake #2: Active Trading -- Mistake #3: Misunderstanding Performance and Financial Information -- Mistake #4: Letting Yourself Get in the Way -- Mistake #5: Working with the Wrong Advisor -- Mistake #6: No Mistaking -- You're the One -- Conclusion: Let's Roll!

"A reliable resource for investors who want to make more informed choices, this book steers readers away from past investment errors and guides them in the right direction. The Five Mistakes Every Investor Makes and How to Avoid Them, Second Edition, focuses on what investors do wrong, so you can avoid these common errors and set yourself on the right path to success. In this comprehensive reference, you'll learn to navigate the ever-changing variables and market dilemmas that can make investing a risky and daunting endeavor. In this Second Edition, Peter Mallouk shares new investment techniques, an expanded discussion of the importance of disciplined investment management, and updated advice on avoiding common pitfalls." -- Amazon.com.