David Einhorn's Recommended Reading List

via OnlineTradersForum.com by MarketFolly.com on 2/8/11

David Einhorn is the manager of hedge fund firm Greenlight Capital. He has returned 21.5% annualized and is well-respected in investing circles. At a recent event, Einhorn interestingly admitted that he did not read books all that often, but he did have a few suggestions for investors. Here is David Einhorn’s recommended reading list: – You Can Be a Stock Market Genius by Joel Greenblatt: Einhorn joins the copious amount of other hedge fund managers that have recommended this book. It takes a look at catalyst-based investing including spin-offs, mergers, risk arbitrage, and more. – Margin of Safety by Seth Klarman: This hard-to-find and out-of-print book is a must for aspiring investment aficionados. It is written by one of the most successful hedge fund managers of our time and so it’s no surprise that Einhorn recommended it. – Liar’s Poker by Michael Lewis: This is an insider’s account of what really happens on Wall Street and is one of the most popular financial books out there. – Fooling Some of the People All of the Time by David Einhorn: While Einhorn did not recommend his own book, we wanted to include it as it details his short selling battle with Allied Capital and features a foreword by Joel Greenblatt. After all, how often do you have a chance to read a book penned directly by a hedge fund manager. For recommended reading lists from other top hedge fund managers, be sure to check out these other resources: – Seth Klarman’s recommended reading list – Books recommended by Dan Loeb – Hedge Fund Blue Ridge Capital’s recommendations – Warren Buffett’s recommended reading list