The COLOBUS algorithms are based on scientifically proven methods from quantitative value investing that have been researched for decades. In case you would like to develop a deeper understanding of how and most importantly why these methods work so well, we give you some reading recommendations on this page.
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The Intelligent Investor
This classic book written by Benjamin Graham in 1949 established the methodology for making solid and systematic investement decisions. Warren Buffet calls it “the best book on investing ever written” and that basically says it all.
The Little Book That Still Beats the Market
A short book that provides a nice introduction to the world of value investing. In refreshingly simple terms, Greenblatt explains how to build a long-term, successful investment strategy using the example of his “magic formula” strategy.
What Works on Wall Street
This book is basically the “bible” of quantitative value investing. On over 700 pages James O’Shaughnessy analyzes numerous quantitative strategies and backtests them using more than 80 years(!) of US stock market history.
A Random Walk Down Wall Street
This is a classic guide to investing that goes far beyond pure value strategies. Professor Malkiel gives practical advice for virtually all relevant fields of building personal long-term wealth. Also, this book contains the famous quote about monkeys and stock market experts.
The Essays of Warren Buffett
Warren Buffett is considered the most successful investor in the world. The essays in this book stem from a collection of letters that Buffett wrote to shareholders of his Berkshire Hathaway fund. They explain the principles of value investing with impressive breadth and depth.
The Little Book of Sideways Markets
An important value investing book that explains with great clarity how to successfully invest in stocks even when the market is going nowhere. Katsenelson explains the logic of the value investor in very comprehensible terms.
Quantitative Value Investing in Europe
This research paper available as an ebook applies the strategies outlined in “What Works on Wall Street” to the European markets. Strategies are backtested and compared using 12 years of historical financial data in the EuroStoxx region.