(Combo 12 Book) Best Stock Market Books To Read

1. Money Works – Abhijit Kolapkar

A practical guide to understanding financial literacy for everyone — from beginners to professionals. The book simplifies money management, budgeting, saving, investing, and debt control, helping readers take charge of their financial future confidently.

2. The Fund – Rob Copeland

An explosive exposé uncovering the inner workings of Ray Dalio’s Bridgewater Associates — the world’s largest hedge fund. This book reveals the culture, power, and drama behind one of Wall Street’s most secretive firms.

3. Mastering the Market Cycle – Howard Marks

Howard Marks, co-founder of Oaktree Capital, explains how market cycles move between boom and bust. He teaches investors how to identify where we are in the cycle — and how to make better investment decisions accordingly.

4. How to Trade in Stocks – Jesse Livermore

Written by one of the greatest traders in history, this timeless classic reveals the principles, psychology, and techniques that made Jesse Livermore a legend. Perfect for traders looking to understand stock market behavior and timing.

5. The Money Trap – Alok Sama

A deep dive into how fortunes rise and fall, exploring the psychological traps, greed, and illusions that drive financial markets. A modern reflection on risk-taking, loss, and recovery in the world of finance.

6. The Essays of Warren Buffett – Lawrence A. Cunningham

A collection of Warren Buffett’s annual shareholder letters, organized thematically and edited for clarity. The book captures Buffett’s timeless wisdom on investing, management, business ethics, and corporate governance.

7. Richer, Wiser, Happier – William Green

Through interviews with some of the world’s most successful investors, William Green reveals how they not only built immense wealth but also found meaning, balance, and happiness in life.

8. 24 Essential Lessons for Investment Success – William J. O’Neil

From the creator of the CAN SLIM strategy, this concise guide distills decades of stock market experience into 24 actionable lessons on timing, risk management, and spotting winning stocks.

9. The Hour Between Dog and Wolf – John Coates

A fascinating look into the biology of risk-taking. Neuroscientist and former trader John Coates explains how hormones and stress influence our decisions in markets — and how to harness them for smarter investing.

10. How to Day Trade for a Living – Andrew Aziz

A beginner-friendly yet detailed manual on day trading strategies, risk management, and discipline. Andrew Aziz explains how to trade stocks effectively and avoid common pitfalls in this volatile profession.

11. The Simple Path to Wealth – JL Collins

A personal finance classic that simplifies investing through low-cost index funds and financial independence. JL Collins shares a step-by-step plan to achieve long-term wealth and freedom.

12. Investing for Growth – Terry Smith

Renowned fund manager Terry Smith lays out his philosophy of buying quality companies, holding them long-term, and letting compounding work its magic. A must-read for those seeking a rational, disciplined approach to investing.