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Please note:
* All books mentioned in this guide are 10% below RRP. All bundles mentioned are 15% RRP

* We have also created a beginners reading guide which covers the basic concepts of investing.

* How can education help you?

Quite simply, education will help you make better investment choices. You will be able to invest with confidence knowing that you have a good understanding of:

* what you are investing in

* potential risks and rewards

* when and why you should buy or sell an investment

You will also be able to understand how your emotions can effect your decisions and therefore select appropriate investments that let you sleep at night. Applying your education will develop your investing strategies and will go a long way to helping you achieve your financial goals.

* Why read investment books?

Investment books are a great resource because they:

- can be referred to at any time - contain a lot of information at a low price - allow you to learn at your own pace - offer different perspectives by different authors

Books are also significantly cheaper than most educational seminars and courses.

* Limitations on books

People process information differently. Some people learn better in an interactive environment or from audio-visual aids. In this case, books may be better used as a reference or to reinforce prior learning from a home study course or seminar.

Books require some persistence, especially if you don't know how they will improve your investing skills. With this in mind, we have outlined different investment skill levels and aim to show you which books to read to take you to the next level.