Nov 1, 2025

Books Recommendations on Investing by School of Intrinsic Compounding (SOIC) - Expert

SOIC (School of Intrinsic Compounding) is a leading Indian education platform founded by Ishmohit Arora and a team of dedicated analysts. Their mission is to empower retail investors through in-depth investing education, financial research, and practical resources, with a special focus on fundamental analysis and value investing.


I have been a subscriber to their channel for the last 3 years. SOIC frequently shares top book recommendations to build a strong foundation in investing and personal growth.
Part 1 and Part 2 of Books Recommendations on Investing by School of Intrinsic Compounding (SOIC) is already published on the blog. Here is the list of SOIC-recommended books for technical investors:

Category 1: Fundamentals

  1. Interpretation of Financial Statements by Mary Buffett and David Clark - A comprehensive guide to interpreting corporate financials.
  2. Understanding Michael Porter by Joan Magretta - Insights into Michael Porter's business strategies.
  3. The Five Rules for Successful Stock Investing by Pat Dorsey - Key rules for successful stock market investing.
  4. Competition Demystified by Bruce C. Greenwald and Judd Kahn- Simplifies competitive strategy for investors.
  5. One Up On Wall Street by Peter Lynch - Investment advice from a legendary fund manager.
  6. Value Investing and Behavioral Finance by Parag Parikh - Combining value investing with behavioral finance.

Category 2: Technical Analysis

  1. How to Make Money in Stocks by William O'Neil - Techniques to profit in stock markets.
  2. Secrets for Profiting in Bull and Bear Markets by Stan Weinstein - Strategies for navigating bullish and bearish markets.
  3. Trade Like a Stock Market Wizard by Mark Minervini - Advanced trading methods from a top market trader.
  4. Technical Analysis Explained by Martin J. Pring - An introduction to technical analysis concepts.

Category 3: Philosophy of Investing

  1. Masterclass with Super Investors by Vishal Mittal and Saurabh Basrar - Investment lessons from successful super investors.
  2. Market Wizards by Jack D. Schwager - Wisdom from renowned market wizards.
  3. The Little Book of Behavioral Investing by James Montier - Behavioral investing principles in a compact guide.
  4. The Little Book That Builds Wealth by Pat Dorsey - Building wealth with behavioral investing strategies.
  5. Richer, Wiser and Happier by William Green - Lessons on becoming wealthier and wiser.
  6. The Lucky Formula: How to Stack the Odds in Your Favor and Cash In on Success: Mark LaChance and Kary Oberbrunner- How to improve investment odds effectively.

4: Understanding Market Cycles

  1. Bulls, Bears and Other Beasts by Santosh Nair - Explores the dynamics of market cycles and beasts.
  2. Bull by Maggie Mahar - Analysis of bullish market trends by Maggie Mahar.
  3. Capital Returns by Marathon Asset Management - Study of returns on invested capital.

Part 5: Mental Models

  1. Parables of Perception by Max Gunther - Stories to enhance perception and decision-making.
  2. The Art of Thinking Clearly by Rolf Dobelli - A guide to clear and critical thinking.
  3. The Great Mental Models by Farnam Street series - Compilation of important mental models for investors.
  4. Zurich Axioms by Max Gunther - Principles for risk-taking in investment.
  5. Trading in the Zone by Mark Douglas- Focus on trading psychology and discipline.