Is Value.able ever going to be available?
I have discovered through the book publishing process that being a perfectionist is costly. I have also discovered that being reasonably adept at investing does not make one even remotely adept at being the foreman of a book publishing project.
I pulled the book out of the jaws of the printer when a few typos were spotted. Correcting the text of course threw the alignment out so it was back to the typesetters. The typesetters are an impressive group of designers and proofreaders and from them I learned that hyphenated sentences aren’t acceptable, and the top of a page can’t begin with the last word of the last sentence from the previous page. Who would have known?
The changes impacted the index so the book couldn’t go to the indexer until every word was in its final resting place. I didn’t even know there were “indexers”, let alone final resting places and even ‘widows and orphans’. Investing it seems is not the sole domain of jargon and lingo.
Happily my work is done and Value.able will be with the printer next week.
Patience is the hallmark of the world’s best investors. It appears patience is also the hallmark of every investor who has visited my blog or written me an email. Thank you.
Good things come to those who wait, and provided you have pre-registered with me you will soon receive an email announcing the opening of the ordering window and inviting you to claim your reserved copy of Value.able for $49.95, including GST and shipping anywhere in Australia.
If you are ordering from overseas, that’s no problem; country-specific delivery rates will be available. Finally, for those who have reserved multiple copies, as gifts for family and friends, don’t worry, your additional copies have been registered along with your copy.
I am only printing First Editions for those who have pre-registered at www.rogermontgomery.com so be sure to register. I look forward to your thoughts after you have read Value.able.
Posted by Roger Montgomery, 4 May 2010
Roger Montgomery is the Founder and Chairman of Montgomery Investment Management. Roger has over three decades of experience in funds management and related activities, including equities analysis, equity and derivatives strategy, trading and stockbroking. Prior to establishing Montgomery, Roger held positions at Ord Minnett Jardine Fleming, BT (Australia) Limited and Merrill Lynch.
This post was contributed by a representative of Montgomery Investment Management Pty Limited (AFSL No. 354564). The principal purpose of this post is to provide factual information and not provide financial product advice. Additionally, the information provided is not intended to provide any recommendation or opinion about any financial product. Any commentary and statements of opinion however may contain general advice only that is prepared without taking into account your personal objectives, financial circumstances or needs. Because of this, before acting on any of the information provided, you should always consider its appropriateness in light of your personal objectives, financial circumstances and needs and should consider seeking independent advice from a financial advisor if necessary before making any decisions. This post specifically excludes personal advice.
Dan McDonald
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Can you tell me if I can acquire the book as an ebook?
Roger Montgomery
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Yes I can Dan but no you can’t. http://Www.rogermontgomery.com
Alex Suchy
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Hey Mate,
Love how you don’t recommend stocks but instead use your time to educate people on how to do it yourself.
So pumped for this book. I think i have a pretty good system going at the moment from reading Buffet, Graham and your good self. But i am sure i will gain some more knowledge from your book.
Looking forward to possibly updating my criteria and finding some more value!
Kind Regards,
Alex
Roger Montgomery
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Hi Alex,
Thank your for taking the time to write those encouraging messages. Its very helpful. I look forward to your feedback after you have read the book.
Mark
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Hi Roger,
Its the 4th of June. Did I miss the email out?
Roger Montgomery
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Rest assured my part is done but its still in production.
Andrew
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Hi Roger,
I was hoping to enjoy your book on the long ride to LA but alas i will just re-read another book instead. I am pretty sure i have registered multiple times to make sure i don’t miss out, so i think i’m safe. Good things come to those who wait and Roger i have no doubt that your book will be a very good one. And thanks for this blog, as someone who doesn;t have very many friends interested in investing it is nice to have an outlet where we can discuss ideas with like minded people.
admin
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Hi Andrew,
Happy to hear you are finding the comments everyone is making useful.
Nan
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Hi Everyone
The Chinese(Japnese) characters in top of this bog means ‘patience’.
Clayton Olver
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Wonderful news Roger. And why shouldn’t you want perfection? Putting your views and knowledge into print is something that you want to look back on with pride, not to feel sick every time you see a typo. Can’t wait to receive my copy and start learning.
admin
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Thank you for your understanding Clayton. Someone asked me today if I was painting the Sistine Chapel? It certainly feels like it.
les field
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HI ROGER, I,VE BEEN LOOKING AT 5 COMPANIES.THEY ARE VERY CONFUSING TO ME.THEY ARE NHC-BKW-SOL-TPM-RHL. THEY SEEM TO BE. CONNECT VIA SOL. WITH A COMMON DIRECTOR. ROBERT MILLNER. THEY ALL SEEM TO MAKE GOOD PROFITS. THEY SEEM TO HAVE VERY LITTLE DEBT. BUT THE RETURN ON EQUITY IS POOR. HAVE YOU LOOKED AT THESE COMPANIES AND IS THERE A REASON FOR THE POOR RETURNS. KIND REGARDS LES
admin
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Hi Les,
Jim Millner, long regarded as one Australia’s best Buffett-style investors, built Soul Patts from a chemist base using a focused (“We don’t go for spread or any of that nonsense”) portfolio investing approach into arguably the most admired investment company. Soul Patts, I believe is also one of the oldest companies still listed. Robert is Jim’s nephew. Robert spun off New Hope, Clover Corp and SP Telecommunications. The cross shareholding between Soul Patts and Brickworks is an anomaly these days but one that remains firmly entrenched.
David C.
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Is there any way of checking that we have registered?
admin
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It appears that you haven’t pre-registered David. At least not with the d_@_j email. Just go to http://www.rogermontgomery.com and you can register there.
Mani
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Yes good question. I’m a little concerned as well because some time ago I registered to also receive notification of blog updates and I don’t get those so I’m wondering if I’m registered to receive notification of the book?
admin
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Hi Mani,
You are definitely registered Mani. I haven’t sent out an email for every column I post. I know how much I dislike receiving material more frequently than I have time to read them. I have deliberately held off sending an email EVERY time I post something, preferring instead to send an email when something I really think your going to find useful is posted. I really don’t want to intrude and I appreciate everyone is extremely busy. If you are unsure whether you have registered you can always send me an email or just register again. You won’t get two books although if you have used two different email addresses, you may receive two emails letting you know that you can order the book. I hope that helps.