The Little Book that Saves Your Assets

If you've ever wondered how investors continue to see substantial market-beating investment returns with portfolios that just seem to grow and grow, The Little Book that Saves Your Assets: What the Rich Do to Stay Wealthy in Up and Down Markets will reveal some secrets. David Darst, also known as Mr. Asset Allocations, shows you how to use savvy asset allocation strategies that you can use to invest like the rich do. This dynamic and easy-to-understand book allows you to rethink your asset allocation strategies and make the leap from mediocre to stellar returns.

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David M. Darst is a Managing Director at Morgan Stanley. He serves as Chief Investment Strategist of the firm's Global Wealth Management Group and is the Chairman of the Asset Allocation Committee. Darst is also the founding president of the Morgan Stanley Investment Group. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 1996, he was with Goldman Sachs for over twenty years, where he served as a senior executive in the Equities Division. Darst is often quoted in the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and Financial Times, among others. He is also a frequent guest on CNBC, Bloomberg, and FOX News. He earned his MBA from Harvard Business School and received a BA in economics from Yale University. Darst is a CFA charterholder.

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"Darst delivers his wisdom like fine champagne: full of sparkle and so good you hate to finish it. All investors have much to gain from his sparkling advice."
—Peter L. Bernstein, author of Capital Ideas, Against the Gods, The Power of Gold, and Capital Ideas Evolving

"Asset allocation is an art, David Darst is the master. This entertaining and readable little book enables individual investors to do what the pros do, build and save their assets!"
—Consuelo Mack, Anchor and Managing Editor, Consuelo Mack WealthTrack on PBS

"David Darst is a walking encyclopedia of investment information. This book is an invaluable source and reference."
—Barton Biggs, Managing Partner, Traxis Partners

"David Darst has produced another winner! This book is a must-read for any investor who is serious about seeking the best risk-adjusted return on a portfolio."
—Samuel L. Hayes, Jacob H. Schiff Professor of Investment Banking, Emeritus, Harvard Business School

"With his decades of experience, Darst entertainingly debunks the mysteries of investing—helping you grow the value of your assets while achieving peace of mind in the process."
—Byron Wien, Chief Investment Strategist, Pequot Capital Management

Inhalt

Foreword.

Introduction.

Chapter One. We All Do It (Even If We Don't Realize It).

Chapter Two. Everyone Needs an Uncle Frank.

Chapter Three. Building Your House.

Chapter Four. Parts of the Whole - Combining Dreams into a
Plan.

Chapter Five. Two Strategies to Win the Battle for Investment
Survival.

Chapter Six. Do You Know Where You Are Going?

Chapter Seven. Mix, Don't Match.

Chapter Eight. Our Minds, Our Selves.

Chapter Nine. The Jockey Matters as Much as the Horse.

Chapter Ten. Riding Out Storms.

Chapter Eleven. Build Your House on These Rocks.

Chapter Twelve. Count to Zen.

Chapter Thirteen. Seven Quick Ways to Ruin.

Chapter Fourteen. The Road Less Traveled that You Should Take
Right Now.

Who Are You? (Determining Your Investment Profile).

What Do You Think? (Determining Your Investment Outlook).

What Works For You? (Determining Your Investment Selection).

Don't Take My Word for It.

Acknowledgments.