The world of investing can be intimidating, but with the right knowledge, you can become a confident and empowered investor. This curated list highlights the top 10 investment books to jumpstart your financial literacy and guide you towards your investment goals:

1. The Intelligent Investor by Benjamin Graham: Considered the bible of value investing, this classic by Graham teaches you to buy undervalued stocks with a “margin of safety,” a cornerstone strategy for many successful investors.

2. A Random Walk Down Wall Street by Burton Malkiel: This book challenges the notion of actively beating the market and advocates for a passive approach through low-cost index funds.

3. The Little Book of Common Sense Investing by John Bogle: Founder of Vanguard, Bogle champions low-cost index fund investing for the average investor, emphasizing a long-term, disciplined approach.

4. Common Stocks and Uncommon Profits by Philip Fisher: Learn about growth investing with Fisher’s focus on identifying companies with exceptional long-term potential.

5. One Up On Wall Street by Peter Lynch: Renowned money manager Lynch shares his practical insights on stock selection, emphasizing thorough company research and understanding a business’s competitive advantage.

6. The Essays of Warren Buffett by Lawrence Cunningham: Gain valuable wisdom from the legendary investor himself. This compilation offers a comprehensive understanding of Buffett’s value investing philosophy.

7. The Psychology of Money by Morgan Housel: Delve into the often-overlooked psychological aspects of investing. Housel explores how our emotions and biases can impact investment decisions.

8. I Will Teach You to Be Rich by Ramit Sethi: This practical guide goes beyond just stock picking. Sethi offers actionable steps to manage your finances, build wealth, and achieve financial independence.

9. The Bogleheads’ Guide to Investing by Taylor Larimore: For those interested in a deep dive into Bogle’s philosophy, this book provides a comprehensive guide to index fund investing and building a diversified portfolio.

10. The Millionaire Next Door by Thomas J. Stanley and William D. Danko: Discover the surprising habits and behaviors of everyday millionaires. This book reveals that building wealth is often about responsible saving and living below your means.