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The Wall Street Waltz
Introducing the new Fisher Investment SeriesComprised of engaging and informative titles written by renowned money manager and bestselling author Ken Fisher, this series offers essential insights into the worlds of investing and finance.
“Any investor who fails to read and heed Ken Fisher’s book will have only himself (or herself) to blame if he loses his shirt in the market. Using simple words and dramatic charts, Fisher packs a whole financial education into one neat package.”
James W. Michaels, Editor Emeritus and Group Vice President-Editorial, Forbes, Inc.
“Ken’s book vividly presents a complete picture of the stock market’s history-a vital tool for the savvy investor.”
Charles R. Schwab, founder, Chairman, and CEO, The Charles Schwab Corporation
“If a picture is worth a thousand words, then these charts could be worth your life savings.”
William E. Donoghue, Chairman, W. E. Donoghue Co., Inc.
“Ken Fisher’s clear, insightful analysis makes this a compelling book. For information and entertainment, this is a book to turn to again, and again, and again.”
David Dreman, founder, Chairman, and CIO, Dreman Value Management, LLC
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“…the book gives new insight into investing in stocks while keeping the historical perspective intact.” (Gulf Business, March 2008)
From the Inside Flap
At first glance, Wall Street appears to be in constant motion. But a closer look reveals that while daily headlines and market quirks may seem novel, the underlying forces shaping the financial world have remained remarkably consistent over time. Much of what unfolds in today’s markets has already occurred in the past—and the evidence is preserved in the recurring patterns found in decades of financial charts. Gaining a deeper understanding of these trends can provide sharper insight into the current market and help inform smarter decisions for tomorrow.
In this updated and expanded edition of The Wall Street Waltz, noted money manager and financial columnist Ken Fisher brings these patterns to life with 90 of the most compelling and illustrative financial charts ever compiled. Many highlight modern market data—linking stock performance with variables like sales, profits, dividends, cash flow, and assets—while others revisit charts from the early 20th century and even further back. Each chart is accompanied by a detailed “visualization,” where Fisher explains its origin, historical importance, and—most crucially—its application to current investing.
Succeeding on Wall Street doesn’t require gimmicks or complex theories. It takes clarity and focus on fundamentals. The vivid charts and insightful commentary in this book show you what to look for, why it matters, and how timeless lessons from history can guide your present-day investment strategy.
The dance of Wall Street has played out for more than two centuries—surviving wars, crashes, inflations, and recessions. Its rhythm continues through every boom and bust, across borders and eras. If you want to learn the steps, the 90 chart-based lessons in this essential volume will give you the tools to do so. And the next time market frenzy strikes—whether tomorrow or a decade from now—this book will be your anchor, helping you maintain perspective and stability when others lose theirs.
From the Back Cover
The Wall Street Waltz
Part of the Fisher Investment Series
This engaging series, created by acclaimed money manager and bestselling author Ken Fisher, delivers critical knowledge for navigating the worlds of investing and finance.
“Any investor who skips this book does so at their own risk. With straightforward language and striking visuals, Fisher delivers a full financial education in one compact volume.”
— James W. Michaels, Editor Emeritus and Group Vice President-Editorial, Forbes, Inc.
“Ken’s book paints a comprehensive picture of the stock market’s past—an essential reference for any serious investor.”
— Charles R. Schwab, Founder, Chairman, and CEO, The Charles Schwab Corporation
“If a picture tells a thousand words, then these charts might be worth your retirement fund.”
— William E. Donoghue, Chairman, W.E. Donoghue Co., Inc.
“Fisher’s clear and thoughtful analysis makes this a fascinating read. For both insight and enjoyment, it’s a book you’ll return to time and again.”
— David Dreman, Founder, Chairman, and CIO, Dreman Value Management, LLC
About the Author
Ken Fisher is widely recognized for his long-running “Portfolio Strategy” column in Forbes, where he spent 23 years offering market commentary—earning him the distinction of being the fourth longest-tenured columnist in the magazine’s 90-year history. He is the founder, Chairman, and CEO of Fisher Investments, a global money management firm overseeing over $40 billion in assets. In 2007, he was ranked #271 on the Forbes 400 list of the wealthiest Americans. Fisher is frequently featured in top financial publications and is also the author of The Only Three Questions That Count, a New York Times bestseller, also published by Wiley.
Concerning the writer
Fisher, Ken
Ken Fisher is Fisher Investments’ executive chairman.
Fisher Investments, a fee-only investment adviser that manages over $208 billion* for major pension plans, endowments, and foundations worldwide, as well as more than 100,000 high net worth individuals, was founded by Ken Fisher, who also serves as its executive chairman and co-chief investment officer.
Financial Columnist Ken Fisher
Founder Ken Fisher was the longest-running columnist in Forbes’ history, contributing to the magazine’s “Portfolio Strategy” section from 1984 to 2017. Furthermore, Ken currently writes columns on a regular basis for a number of magazines, such as Focus Money in Germany, USA Today, Financial Times in the UK, Børsen in Denmark, and De Telegraaf in the Netherlands.
Ken Fisher is a best-selling writer.
Four of Ken Fisher’s eleven books on personal finance and investment were New York Times bestsellers. Among his works are Beat the Crowd (2015), The Little Book of Market Myths, published in 2013, John Wiley & Sons is the publisher of the following books: Plan Your Prosperity (2012), Markets Never Forget (2011), Debunkery (2010), How to Smell a Rat (2009), The Ten Roads to Riches (2008) (updated in 2017), and The Only Three Questions That Count (2006) (updated in 2012). Super Stocks (1984), The Wall Street Waltz (1987), and 100 Minds That Made the Market (1993) are more books.
Press of Fisher Investments
With an emphasis on investing-related subjects, Ken Fisher’s company, Fisher Investments, started a publishing imprint with John Wiley & Sons in 2007. 20/20 Money, Own the World, and the Fisher Investments On series, which focuses on the 11 main investing sectors, are among the titles released under the imprint, Fisher Investments Press, thus far. Nine well-known financial sectors as well as emerging markets are covered in-depth in the series.
Additional Contributions by Ken Fisher
Many important American, British, Canadian, German, and Swiss finance or business magazines have published, interviewed, or written about Ken Fisher. Since 2005, Fisher has been on both the Forbes Global Billionaire and Forbes 400 lists of the wealthiest Americans. Additionally, Ken Fisher is listed on Investment Advisor magazine’s esteemed IA-30 ranking of the top 30 figures in and around money management over the past three decades.
