You Can Be a Stock Market Genius by Joel Greenblatt is the cult-classic investing manual behind some of the best track records on Wall Street. Greenblatt — whose Gotham Capital returned 50% annually for a decade — reveals the “special situations” most investors ignore: spinoffs, mergers, restructurings, rights offerings and bankruptcies.
Inside the Book
- How to profit from spinoffs and corporate restructuring events
- Merge arbitrage, bankruptcy investing and rights offerings explained simply
- Real case studies from Greenblatt’s own trades
- A practical framework even beginners can apply
Praised by value-investing legends and recommended in every serious investor’s reading list alongside The Intelligent Investor.
Book Details
| Title | You Can Be a Stock Market Genius |
| Subtitle | Uncover the Secret Hiding Places of Stock Market Profits |
| Author | Joel Greenblatt |
| Publisher | Simon & Schuster |
| Binding | Paperback |
| Language | English |
| ISBN-13 | 9780684840079 |
| Genre | Investing & Finance |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the price of You Can Be a Stock Market Genius in India?
₹390 for a brand-new English paperback at TheBooksTank — among the best prices online.
Is this book good for beginner investors?
Yes — Greenblatt writes in plain language with real case studies; basic stock-market familiarity helps.
Is it still relevant today?
Absolutely — spinoffs and special situations remain one of the most reliably profitable hunting grounds.
Do you ship across India?
Yes — fast, careful dispatch nationwide.
Will I receive a brand-new copy?
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Is this the same Joel Greenblatt who wrote The Little Book That Beats the Market?
Yes — Greenblatt is the Gotham Capital founder whose fund averaged 50% annual returns.
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What Readers Say
4.22★ average · 9,400+ ratings on Goodreads · From the fund manager who returned 50% annually
★★★★★ “By far the most useful equity investing book I've ever read. Greenblatt's descriptions are wonderfully realistic and honest — the reader will get more than their money's worth from the ideas in this book.”
— Columbia MBA Alumnus · ThriftBooks Reader Review
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