{"product_id":"against-the-herd-isbn-9781118083185","title":"Against the Herd","description":"\u003cb\u003eCNBC's \u003ci\u003eFast Money Commentator\u003c\/i\u003e Steve Cortes shows how to buck the trend and become a well-informed investor\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003cp\u003e The public needs to think independently and not be duped, particularly because those who are selling their messages or promoting their ideas have a plethora of powerful media through which to do so. \u003ci\u003eAgainst the Herd\u003c\/i\u003e presents six contrarian views of major events that will shape the future. Steve Cortes of CNBC pulls no punches in explaining these trends.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e Many will find his views counterintuitive and even controversial. Some will find his forecasts alarming. But open-minded readers who are willing to heed his well-informed advice will find it illuminating, beneficial, and profitable.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eSteve Cortes presents six contrarian views of major events that will shape the future for investors including the fall of China and the end of the golden era of free trade\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe contrarian stances are presented because they are actionable\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eReveals how these events will affect global markets and specific investments, and how and when to take advantage of these key moves\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003cp\u003e \u003ci\u003eAgainst the Herd\u003c\/i\u003e shows you how to profit by bucking conventional wisdom and what to do to get ready when situations call for contrarian investing.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cb\u003eIntroduction 1\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 1 The Corleones Meet Confucius 7\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Chinese Mirage of Miracle Expansion\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 2 Dolls Are Meant for Children 33\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eJapan Stares into the Abyss of a Death Spiral\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 3 Can’t Touch This 57\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eResist the Allure of Gold\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 4 House of Pain 81\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eHousing Does Not Recover Anytime Soon\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 5 You Can’t Handle the Truth, or the Volatility 123\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eDon’t Own Stocks (or at Least Not So Many)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 6 Still the One 151\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eGet Long-Term Bullish on America\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion 175\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNotes 177\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgments 185\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout the Author 187\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 189\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSTEVE CORTES\u003c\/b\u003e appears daily on CNBC’s \u003ci\u003eFast Money\u003c\/i\u003e where he is one of several regular commentators. He also appears frequently during Fast Money’s “Halftime Report.” He is the founder of Veracruz, a consulting firm providing real-time market research to brokers\/dealers, hedge funds, and sovereign wealth funds. His research covers topics ranging from global markets and equity sectors to currencies and fixed income. In addition to trading independently, Cortes provides market consulting services to a number of institutional clients.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eHuman beings look for safety in numbers, but when it comes to investing, going with the flow isn’t necessarily a good idea. In an age when the financial sector and the media can seemingly spin rumor into reality overnight, the savvy investor needs to know when to break from the pack, and \u003ci\u003eAgainst the Herd: 6 Contrarian Investment Strategies You Should Follow\u003c\/i\u003e is here to give you the strength and guidance to do so.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCautioning readers to develop and maintain a healthy skepticism towards conventional market wisdom, contrarian investing expert Steve Cortes presents six alternative opinions on major international investment events. These include challenging the belief that China will become the number one superpower; arguing that Japan’s economy is in an unalterable downward spiral; contesting that investing in gold doesn’t provide stability; explaining why the housing market still has a long way to go before it hits rock bottom; illustrating why market volatility makes investing in equities dangerous; and making a compelling case that, despite the events of the last few years, America will remain the preeminent financial powerhouse on the planet. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePulling no punches, Cortes presents genuinely actionable alternatives to common market wisdom that you can use to maximize profit. Revealing how these contrarian forecasts—while sometimes counterintuitive, controversial, and even alarming—willhave a profound effect on global markets and specific investments, the book provides invaluable information on how and when to cash in. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBlindly following the trends defined by the financial world can be a recipe for disaster. With \u003ci\u003eAgainst the Herd\u003c\/i\u003e in hand, you have everything you need to swim against the tide and protect your portfolio for the future.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47988705427685,"sku":"NP9781118083185","price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781118083185.jpg?v=1761781264","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/against-the-herd-isbn-9781118083185","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}