Investment is not a trade that you can learn by the book. But, there are some tricks of the trade that you can pick up from them and imbibe in your financial habits. Here is the list of some best books on investments which we recommend:

Rich Dad Poor Dad

Author:Robert T. Kiyosaki 

Publisher: Plata Publishing (Ingram)

Goodreads Rating: 4

Price: ₹399

The story of two dads has been used as a metaphor. The book is about how our thought process dominates our financial habit and how we should inculcate the right financial habits among our children from a very early age. Rich Dad Poor Dad is often pitched as the best book on personal investment.

The Essays of Warren Buffet

Author: Lawrence A. Cunningham 

Publisher: The Cunningham Group & Carolina Academic Press

Goodreads Rating: 4.39

Price: ₹650

In a series of letter to the stakeholders of Berkshire Hathaway, Warren Buffet explains focusing on good companies is more important than timing the markets. That’s the secret to successful investment.

The Intelligent Investor

Author: Benjamin Graham

Publisher: Harper Business

Goodreads Rating: 4.23

Price: ₹ 699

Warren Buffet recommends it as the one of the greatest investment books of all times. That itself makes it a must read. It explains the benefits of value investing and long-term investment in a very basic form.

Dark Side of Valuation

Author: Aswath Damodaran 

Publisher: Pearson Education

Goodreads Rating: 4.25

Price: Rs.679

Damodaran, who is believed to be one of the leading valuation experts in the world of our times, explains how to value technology stocks with detailed case studies of tech companies. It’s a must read for those who are keen on leaning how to value stocks.

Personal Finance for Dummies

Author: Eric Tyson

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Goodreads Rating: 3.74

Price: ₹1,375

The book is believed to be an ultimate investment guide for the layman. The author guides you through how to save and invest for the future. Further it talks about few common investment mistakes we make and how to avoid them.

Women and Money: Owning the Power to Control Your Destiny

Author: Suze Orman

Publisher: Spiegel & Grau

Goodreads Rating: 3.9

Price: ₹499

Considering the fact financial awareness is even lower (compared to men) among the women, this book is a great pick to learn the basics. Since women have different priorities and habits, this addresses issues specific to the fairer sex.

The Richest Man in Babylon

Author: George Samuel Clason

Publisher: General Press

Goodreads Rating: 4.24

Price: Rs 175

Old adages hold true most of the time. And this book gives you timeless financial advice through a series of parables set in ancient Babylon. This is classic and also known as the ‘Bible of Financial Freedom’.

How to Make Your Money Last: The Indispensable Retirement Guide

Author: Jane Bryant Quinn

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Goodreads Rating: 4.18

Price: ₹ 1,982

Considering the increased life expectancy and the rate of inflation, saving for retirement is no more a choice. Quinn in his work, lists all the smart things you need to know in order to build enough wealth to last the golden years.

The One Page Financial Plan: A Simple Way to Be Smart About Your Money

Author: Carl Richards

Publisher: Portfolio

Goodreads Rating: 3.72

Price: ₹1,140

The book simplifies the financial planning process for everybody. Its unpretentious and frank advice