Each year we highlight some relevant gift ideas for investors & financial professional besides the obvious (liquor). Whether you need ideas for clients, partners, employees, or even for yourself, here's the 2016 guide:
Discounts on Publications
Wall Street Journal Discount - 50% off 12 months
Hedge Fund Wisdom - Our quarterly newsletter summarizing 13F filings
Recommended Books
Margin of Safety - If you have someone to impress, get them a rare physical copy of Seth Klarman's book that has been out of print for many years
So You Want To Start a Hedge Fund - Somewhat cheesy title, but in reality a good book & quick read with lessons on success and failure from major funds (see our review here)
Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion - Frequently recommended by Charlie Munger; Enough said
Quality Investing: Owning the Best Companies for the Long Term - Good read by Larry Cunningham
The Undoing Project - Michael Lewis's new book on the beginnings of behavioral finance
The Power of Habit: Why we do what we do in life and business
TV Shows / Movies / Documentaries
Billions (Season 1) - The first major show about a hedge fund manager, starring Paul Giamatti and Damian Lewis. Play catch up before Season 2 starts in 2017
The Big Short - Movie adaptation of Michael Lewis's book of the same name; Starring Christian Bale, Ryan Gosling, Brad Pitt & Steve Carell
Margin Call - One of the few good movies on Wall Street. Features Kevin Spacey and Zachary Quinto, among others
Jiro Dreams of Sushi - There's a lot of parallels to investing in this documentary (we wrote about it here) about one of the world's top sushi chefs and his dedication to perfecting his craft
Technology
Amazon Echo - The famous 'Alexa' personal assistant
Apple Macbook Pro Laptop - The newly released version with Touch Bar
Apple Macbook Laptop - Ultra portable and lightweight laptop with retina display, perfect for travel
24-inch or 27-inch IPS Computer Monitors by Acer - Get 2 or 3 for a great multi-screen setup for work or home office
Sonos Wireless Speakers - Great for streaming music; put one in each room
Miscellaneous
Wall St Bull Mini Statue - Pretend you're David Tepper and rub the bull's balls for good luck on trades
Buy / Sell / Hold Dice - Nice office accessory; Roll the dice for your investment decisions
Lehman Brothers Coffee Mug - Sip ironically
Crystal Whiskey Decanter & Glasses - Class up an office Mad Men-style
"Hedge fund" Piggy Bank - Gag gift
Board Game: Catan - A strategic game where players acquire and trade natural resources to develop holdings
Happy Holidays!
