Active Value Investing Book Giveaway

October 4th, 2007 · 175 Comments

I requested author Vitaliy Katsenelson for a copy of his book Active Value Investing (affiliate link) for review and I just finished reading the first chapter yesterday. So far, the book (website) is living up to my expectations (based on Vitaliy’s columns in The Financial Times) of a scholarly and insightful work.

Somehow, the publisher sent me two copies of the book, so I am giving away a pristine copy of the extra book (listed for $37.79 on Amazon) to one lucky reader. Entering your name in the contest is very simple - no hoops to jump through and no fine print to give you a headache. Just leave a comment with your email address (I have a strict Privacy Policy) before 8 p.m. EDT on Wednesday, October 10, 2007 and I will pick one entry at random. Open to Canadian residents only and only one entry per person.

Good luck and Happy Thanksgiving!

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175 responses so far ↓

1 Leon // Oct 4, 2007 at 8:00 pm

I hope I win!
2 moneygardener // Oct 4, 2007 at 8:31 pm

That book is mine!
3 Alison // Oct 4, 2007 at 8:36 pm

Hope I win…
4 Keith // Oct 4, 2007 at 8:40 pm

I want that book…
5 Stephan // Oct 4, 2007 at 8:43 pm

Better odds than winning the 6/49 !
6 MikeH // Oct 4, 2007 at 8:57 pm

Looking forward….
7 dropby // Oct 4, 2007 at 8:59 pm

I really want that book…
8 Roger // Oct 4, 2007 at 9:01 pm

I can’t wait to read it!
9 Mark // Oct 4, 2007 at 9:12 pm

I’d like that book too, please
10 samson // Oct 4, 2007 at 9:13 pm

hey, how’s the read on it? I wonder if its beneficial.
11 Canadian Dream // Oct 4, 2007 at 9:20 pm

Ooo, free book. Count me in.

Tim
12 MT // Oct 4, 2007 at 9:21 pm

o.k I ill try my luck on this one, lets see….
13 AM // Oct 4, 2007 at 9:23 pm

The book looks interesting
14 lip // Oct 4, 2007 at 9:23 pm

I want the book very very much~~~~~~~~~ Please~~~~!?!
15 Mike // Oct 4, 2007 at 9:40 pm

The book sounds unique… I look forward to your full book review (and winning the book, of course).
16 Faisal // Oct 4, 2007 at 9:41 pm

Count me in as well.
17 Jason Rancourt // Oct 4, 2007 at 9:43 pm

I’d love to get in on that book action
18 FourPillars // Oct 4, 2007 at 9:45 pm

I’ll take it please!

Mike
19 Sean // Oct 4, 2007 at 10:08 pm

Sign me up!
20 Jamie // Oct 4, 2007 at 10:14 pm

I’m in.
21 Darren Cope // Oct 4, 2007 at 10:18 pm

I’m in for that!
22 Aaron // Oct 4, 2007 at 10:44 pm

I’d love a free book!
23 Rob // Oct 4, 2007 at 10:50 pm

I hope I hear some good news!
24 The Dividend Guy // Oct 4, 2007 at 11:08 pm

Love free stuff!!
25 Jerry Chappell // Oct 4, 2007 at 11:26 pm

Very generous of you! Thanks.
26 Dave // Oct 4, 2007 at 11:36 pm

I’ll take one ticket, please. Thanks.
27 David // Oct 4, 2007 at 11:53 pm

Looks like a great read. A perfect xmas gift for me if I can’t win it now(hint for the wife) Thank you
28 Brock // Oct 4, 2007 at 11:54 pm

I would love a good read while I eat turkey and fall alseep!
29 George // Oct 5, 2007 at 12:02 am

This is my contest entry. It’s cool, bland, and relaxed…

PICK ME PICK ME PICK ME

…or maybe it’s not.
30 Alfred // Oct 5, 2007 at 12:54 am

Happy Thanksgiving
31 Derek // Oct 5, 2007 at 1:08 am

Sounds like an interesting read… especially for free

DH
32 James // Oct 5, 2007 at 1:32 am

Lucky me! (hopefully!)
33 Tyler // Oct 5, 2007 at 5:49 am

I’ll take it!
34 Canadian Capitalist // Oct 5, 2007 at 7:07 am

email entry from pete…
35 Canadian Capitalist // Oct 5, 2007 at 7:07 am

email entry from Harold…
36 Gregory // Oct 5, 2007 at 7:18 am

Did someone say free? Hopefully redflagdeals doesn’t list it then the odds may be less than 6/49 to win
37 Ahmed // Oct 5, 2007 at 7:46 am

Will I have to pay a capital gain if I win the book?
38 Jasmin Bouchard // Oct 5, 2007 at 7:50 am

I’m always interested in a free book. :o)
39 Terence // Oct 5, 2007 at 8:29 am

really hope I win. This book would be an interesting read.
40 Neil T // Oct 5, 2007 at 8:30 am

Just came across this blog yesterday…great stuff! Pls put my name in the draw…cheers.
41 Leslie S // Oct 5, 2007 at 8:39 am

Thanks for the offer … I’m in! Sounds like a great read.
42 0xCC // Oct 5, 2007 at 8:54 am

I’m in, thanks for the chance to win the book.
43 Ivor // Oct 5, 2007 at 8:55 am

Valuable book for me without valuable knowledge. Would love to have the book.

Cheers
44 Mike // Oct 5, 2007 at 8:57 am

I live in Ottawa so you won’t have to pay shipping…
45 hepman // Oct 5, 2007 at 9:05 am

book me please!
46 Karina // Oct 5, 2007 at 9:07 am

I’d love a copy, sounds interesting.
47 Elaine // Oct 5, 2007 at 9:15 am

Thank you for sharing. I want one. Happy Thanksgiving!!!
48 Canadian Capitalist // Oct 5, 2007 at 9:23 am

email entry from w.l.:

regular visitor, hope I win the book. Thanks
49 KS // Oct 5, 2007 at 9:26 am

I hope I win!
50 willfly // Oct 5, 2007 at 9:37 am

Add me to the pick please.

Thanks
willfly
51 ds // Oct 5, 2007 at 9:42 am

Thanks for the opportnity CC - very generous of you.
52 JK // Oct 5, 2007 at 9:43 am

Be interesting to read a good counter argument to index investing
53 Carlos Betancourt // Oct 5, 2007 at 9:44 am

Good Thanksgiven gift
54 Hamcake // Oct 5, 2007 at 10:11 am

Wow, check out all us lurkers In case I don’t win, does anyone have any reviews of this book?
55 Mr. Cheap // Oct 5, 2007 at 10:12 am

Wow, lots of interest!
56 Joel // Oct 5, 2007 at 10:18 am

I like books
57 Billy // Oct 5, 2007 at 10:28 am

Wow, there are a lot of readers here…I like books too. Anything to further my educashun.
58 Darin // Oct 5, 2007 at 10:30 am

Looks really interesting. Would love to have a copy.
59 James // Oct 5, 2007 at 10:46 am

I love value investing. Free is the best value of all.
60 Still Learning // Oct 5, 2007 at 10:49 am

Sounds like a great book to read, sign me up.

Thanks
61 AM // Oct 5, 2007 at 10:50 am

Sounds like an interesting book. Looking forward to reading your review.
62 Traciatim // Oct 5, 2007 at 11:20 am

Wow, there sure are a ton of comments when there is free stuff involved. I read some reviews of the book on Amazon, looks like a very interesting read.
63 TonyR // Oct 5, 2007 at 11:28 am

This is quite a poular thread. I’m interested in the book too.
64 Sean // Oct 5, 2007 at 11:29 am

Good luck to everyone, and Happy Thanksgiving. Enjoy your long weekend!
65 Chris H // Oct 5, 2007 at 11:50 am

Sounds like an interesting read. Sign me up.
66 Abe // Oct 5, 2007 at 12:06 pm

Good things come to those who wait …
67 Craig // Oct 5, 2007 at 12:10 pm

Books are GOOD…..free books are EXCELLENT!
68 mak // Oct 5, 2007 at 12:17 pm

I look forward to the review.
69 Colin // Oct 5, 2007 at 12:22 pm

I’d love to get a copy of the book!!! Looking forward to the review too.
70 Jay // Oct 5, 2007 at 12:24 pm

How many commenters have there been so far, like a million? I like those odds.

Anyway, first time to comment on the site, so I just wanted to say good job, and I will continue to read and enjoy your site.
71 Sue // Oct 5, 2007 at 12:39 pm

My horoscope for the week says “You can’t lose”…..Sure, I’ve heard that before.

http://www.metroweekly.com/gauge/horoscope.php?ak=3002

Good luck everyone.
72 Tony Danza // Oct 5, 2007 at 12:39 pm

Hey CC thanks for a great blog and for the book that I will “randomly” win!
73 Average Joe // Oct 5, 2007 at 12:45 pm

Thanks for a chance at the book.
74 the Wealthy Canadian // Oct 5, 2007 at 12:58 pm

Please enter my name. Thanks.
75 JSand // Oct 5, 2007 at 1:08 pm

please!!!! I can use the book.
76 EC // Oct 5, 2007 at 1:32 pm

Thanks for sharing the book with your readers. Appreciated!
77 Ryan C // Oct 5, 2007 at 1:44 pm

mmm…. value
78 Jack // Oct 5, 2007 at 1:54 pm

Thanks for the opportunity.
79 Marc // Oct 5, 2007 at 2:14 pm

That is great, Thanks!
80 thickenmywallet // Oct 5, 2007 at 2:22 pm

Count me in. Thanks!
81 Starting out now // Oct 5, 2007 at 2:29 pm

Love your blog!
82 Gideon // Oct 5, 2007 at 2:42 pm

I’m always keen to read a new investment book! Keep up the good work.
83 Steve D // Oct 5, 2007 at 3:10 pm

Hope I’m the lucky one
84 Michael // Oct 5, 2007 at 3:27 pm

Pick me! Pick Me!
85 tyler // Oct 5, 2007 at 3:33 pm

sign me up.
86 Alice // Oct 5, 2007 at 4:03 pm

Hope I’m the lucky one!
87 yannickt // Oct 5, 2007 at 4:29 pm

Pick me, or else …
88 veblen // Oct 5, 2007 at 4:45 pm

Veblen good!

It’s a book that I won’t ever read, but somehow, I must have it because it’s free!

http://veblengood.blogspot.com/
89 Anand // Oct 5, 2007 at 5:06 pm

Please includemy entry in the draw. Thanks
90 table // Oct 5, 2007 at 5:57 pm

!
91 geoff // Oct 5, 2007 at 6:00 pm

Great contest. Great website.
92 Jason B // Oct 5, 2007 at 7:29 pm

I hope randomness selects me
93 Dan // Oct 5, 2007 at 7:54 pm

Pick me please

Dan G.
94 mariam // Oct 5, 2007 at 7:56 pm

Gimme!
95 Mac // Oct 5, 2007 at 9:06 pm

Another perk for visiting CC!
96 Thrifty // Oct 5, 2007 at 9:48 pm

Would be great to win!
97 Crafty // Oct 6, 2007 at 12:56 am

Terrific offer. count me, would love to win the book.
98 The Financial Blogger // Oct 6, 2007 at 6:54 am

yikes! #98… well I guess I have 1% of chance of winning
99 Lancet // Oct 6, 2007 at 8:08 am

Here goes!
100 Dave Witwicki // Oct 6, 2007 at 12:14 pm

Woohoo! Free Stuff!
101 Canadian Capitalist // Oct 6, 2007 at 12:34 pm

email entry from ds:

the title Active Value Investing does sound like an intriging title and I look forward to reading your comments and the book.
102 giovanni // Oct 6, 2007 at 1:42 pm

Pick me! Pick me!

Great site,keep up the great work
103 Bob J // Oct 6, 2007 at 1:54 pm

Odds are getting less with over 100 entries, but my chances of winning the book are still better than if I don’t put my name in.
104 Paul // Oct 6, 2007 at 1:58 pm

Thank you for running the “contest”. Consider this my entry.
105 rAj'. // Oct 6, 2007 at 3:50 pm

Lucky number #105
:))
106 Howie // Oct 6, 2007 at 4:10 pm

*crosses fingers*

*prays to the ETF gods*

Thanks for running this, and Happy Thanksgiving!
107 Paolo // Oct 6, 2007 at 5:13 pm

Was at a bookstore and was just checking this book out the other day. I read a bit of it in the store but held off for pay day. It seems to question or examine the idea of buying stocks for the long run and questions this strategy. The author tries to argue that buying and holding isn’t for all markets.

Hope I win this
108 Randy // Oct 6, 2007 at 5:27 pm

sign me up, please.
109 Elaine // Oct 6, 2007 at 9:52 pm

This is very generous of you.
Yes please and thank you!
110 Sodium // Oct 6, 2007 at 9:53 pm

Hurrah! Kudos for spreading investing knowledge.
Happy Turkey Day.
111 Alex D // Oct 6, 2007 at 9:59 pm

This book was reviewed at Seeking Alpha: http://seekingalpha.com/article/49041-book-review-vitaliy-katsenelson-s-active-value-investing
112 Lydia // Oct 7, 2007 at 1:41 am

I hope I’ll win the book !
113 Patrick // Oct 7, 2007 at 10:32 am

Good luck everyone!
114 Anton // Oct 7, 2007 at 3:52 pm

Here’s to luck and finance.
115 ken // Oct 7, 2007 at 5:16 pm

Good luck, all!
116 Andrew // Oct 7, 2007 at 5:50 pm

Pick me!
117 J // Oct 7, 2007 at 8:03 pm

hook me up.
118 Eric // Oct 7, 2007 at 11:26 pm

Count me In!!!
119 James // Oct 7, 2007 at 11:41 pm

I like books
120 Mihai // Oct 8, 2007 at 2:22 am

I am in !
121 Dan // Oct 8, 2007 at 7:06 am

Nothing in life is free.
122 Kevin // Oct 8, 2007 at 7:31 am

Why should I win:

I honestly don’t know, but I do know that I really want it and that I have never won anything in my life.
123 telly // Oct 8, 2007 at 9:52 am

Wowsers! I don’t think my odds are that great (so many responses!!) but I’ll take a crack at it.
124 Tony // Oct 8, 2007 at 10:10 am

I really want that book!!!
125 Stephen Boyd // Oct 8, 2007 at 10:19 am

Thanks.
126 Kelly Butz // Oct 8, 2007 at 12:30 pm

Thanks for all the great columns.
127 Matt // Oct 8, 2007 at 12:40 pm

I always enjoy your blog!
128 L:eadin Edge Boomer // Oct 8, 2007 at 5:16 pm

I am in! I love freebies.
129 Melissa // Oct 8, 2007 at 5:45 pm

Count me in!
130 Canadian Capitalist // Oct 8, 2007 at 5:47 pm

email entry for barbara:

hope I didn’t misunderstand what you wanted filled in above,- anyway, got my toes crossed to win the book. Thanks. B.
131 Vitaliy Katsenelson // Oct 8, 2007 at 6:22 pm

Just wanted to voice my support for Canadian Capitalist.
I just came back from Calgary. There are more cranes in downtown Calgary than probably in NYC. And now rich Canadians (real estate prices are up 50% in Calgary and Canadian dollar is in par with the US dollar) want to buy anything they can put their hands on in the US. Way to go Canada!

No book required for me

Vitaliy Katsenelson
132 guinness416 // Oct 8, 2007 at 8:27 pm

Late to the party as usual, but please throw my hat in the ring.
133 Joe // Oct 9, 2007 at 10:16 am

Hello! Thanks for having the contest. I hope I win!
134 richard // Oct 9, 2007 at 11:55 am

me too!
135 Canadian Capitalist // Oct 9, 2007 at 12:50 pm

email entry for dp:

I’d like to enter your Active Value Investing book giveaway, please. BTW, I love your blog.
136 Yash // Oct 9, 2007 at 1:11 pm

Thanks.
137 Ben // Oct 9, 2007 at 1:50 pm

Hi CC

Very generous offer.
Thanks
138 Talkinggoat // Oct 9, 2007 at 3:11 pm

Count me in! Thanks for the great blog, I check it everyday!
139 Phong // Oct 9, 2007 at 6:46 pm

Books are for learned people. I want to be learned people
140 An Investor’s Worst Enemy // Oct 9, 2007 at 9:55 pm

[...] If you haven’t done so already, do enter your name in the book giveaway. Contest closes tomorrow at 8 [...]
141 An Investor’s Worst Enemy // Oct 9, 2007 at 9:55 pm

[...] If you haven’t done so already, do enter your name in the book giveaway. Contest closes tomorrow at 8 [...]
142 John // Oct 9, 2007 at 10:26 pm

That book is mine!
143 Frank Palermo // Oct 9, 2007 at 10:41 pm

great Blog - sign me up for the free book!!
144 Marc // Oct 9, 2007 at 10:45 pm

interested in the book - thx
145 Terry Tiessen // Oct 9, 2007 at 10:51 pm

Count me in.
146 CraigL // Oct 9, 2007 at 11:24 pm

Count me in
147 Linda // Oct 9, 2007 at 11:33 pm

please count me in. Thank you for the great blog.
148 Lawrence // Oct 9, 2007 at 11:57 pm

As a young value investor I love your blog and I would love a book too! I’m in.
149 Maxim // Oct 10, 2007 at 12:18 am

Well, it looks like the party I am voting for is going to loose tonight in Ontario, Leafs lost badly as well, maybe I will win Vitaliy Katsenelson’s book to chear me up
150 Mark // Oct 10, 2007 at 12:19 am

Thanks for the contest, hope I win!
151 Riscario Insider // Oct 10, 2007 at 12:30 am

I might as well try too. Thanks for the offer, CC.
152 James // Oct 10, 2007 at 2:06 am

Great website! Keep it up.
153 Kevin // Oct 10, 2007 at 8:15 am

Hope I win!!
154 Mike // Oct 10, 2007 at 8:27 am

I’m in.
155 Damir // Oct 10, 2007 at 9:23 am

I like free stuff!
156 Ryan // Oct 10, 2007 at 9:35 am

Very generous of you, good luck to everyone!
157 Philip S // Oct 10, 2007 at 10:05 am

Put me in the draw please.

Thank you,

Phil
158 Eric // Oct 10, 2007 at 10:09 am

whoo-hoo Free Book!
159 Allan G // Oct 10, 2007 at 10:29 am

Always wanted a free book!!
160 Nord64 // Oct 10, 2007 at 10:34 am

Hope I win!!!
161 Aaron W // Oct 10, 2007 at 10:47 am

Awesome blog! Thanks.
162 Julien N // Oct 10, 2007 at 11:08 am

I am in !
163 Causalien // Oct 10, 2007 at 12:31 pm

I want to read this to further improve my knowledge
164 Stuart // Oct 10, 2007 at 12:43 pm

Baby needs a new pair of shoes!
165 Kathy // Oct 10, 2007 at 1:24 pm

Stumbled across this website. I was looking in the Star, Ellen Roseman on Retiree, 37 did it the easy wasy. She was talking about Derek Foster and his investing strategy that let him quit work at 34 years old. Anyways Happy Thanksgiving. This book sounds great too.
166 Kenny // Oct 10, 2007 at 1:33 pm

Thanks for this contest. Great for a newbie like me!
167 Alex // Oct 10, 2007 at 2:53 pm

Crossing my fingers - I won the last time!
168 growthinvalue // Oct 10, 2007 at 3:09 pm

Gimme, gimme, gimme!

Tragically, I can’t read.
169 Dwayne // Oct 10, 2007 at 4:04 pm

I think I need this
170 peter // Oct 10, 2007 at 5:20 pm

Good luck to me.
171 Canadian Capitalist // Oct 10, 2007 at 5:39 pm

email entry from Roger:

Just starting out in the investing world. This book would be an asset.
172 nobleea // Oct 10, 2007 at 5:44 pm

T’would be a nice book to add to the library. Even if it is only 1/4 of one shelf…
173 Canadian Capitalist // Oct 10, 2007 at 9:16 pm

The contest is now closed… The winner selected by random.org is comment # 126, Kelly Butz. Congratulations Kelly and many thanks to everyone who participated.
174 Jason Zweig and Richard Croft Websites // Oct 10, 2007 at 10:08 pm

[...] The winner of the Active Value Investing book giveaway is comment # 126 by Kelly. Congratulations Kelly! My sincere thanks to all the readers who [...]
175 Tom Loftus // Aug 17, 2008 at 9:16 am

I would love to add this book to my fall reading list!!!!!!!!

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