{"id":42429,"date":"2026-06-22T23:56:00","date_gmt":"2026-06-22T15:56:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.granitefirm.com\/blog\/us\/?p=42429"},"modified":"2026-06-07T19:13:01","modified_gmt":"2026-06-07T11:13:01","slug":"paths-to-wealth-through-common-stocks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.granitefirm.com\/blog\/us\/2026\/06\/22\/paths-to-wealth-through-common-stocks\/","title":{"rendered":"&#8220;Paths to Wealth Through Common Stocks&#8221;"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #ffffff;color:#ffffff\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #ffffff;color:#ffffff\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.granitefirm.com\/blog\/us\/2026\/06\/22\/paths-to-wealth-through-common-stocks\/#Author\" >Author<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.granitefirm.com\/blog\/us\/2026\/06\/22\/paths-to-wealth-through-common-stocks\/#Profound_influence_to_Warren_Buffett\" >Profound influence to Warren Buffett<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.granitefirm.com\/blog\/us\/2026\/06\/22\/paths-to-wealth-through-common-stocks\/#Reasons_to_Recommend_Paths_to_Wealth_Through_Common_Stocks\" >Reasons to Recommend Paths to Wealth Through Common Stocks<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.granitefirm.com\/blog\/us\/2026\/06\/22\/paths-to-wealth-through-common-stocks\/#Book_Content_Highlights\" >Book Content Highlights<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.granitefirm.com\/blog\/us\/2026\/06\/22\/paths-to-wealth-through-common-stocks\/#Closing_words\" >Closing words<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.granitefirm.com\/blog\/us\/2026\/06\/22\/paths-to-wealth-through-common-stocks\/#Related_articles\" >Related articles<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Author\"><\/span>Author<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The author of this book is Philip Fisher, the author of <em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Paths-Wealth-Through-Common-Stocks\/dp\/0470139498\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Paths to Wealth Through Common Stocks<\/a><\/em>, the same author of <em>Common Stocks and Uncommon Profits<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Profound_influence_to_Warren_Buffett\"><\/span>Profound influence to Warren Buffett<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>At Berkshire Hathaway&#8217;s shareholder meeting, Buffett strongly recommended Philip Fisher&#8217;s <em>Common Stocks and Uncommon Profits<\/em> and <em><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Paths-Wealth-Through-Common-Stocks\/dp\/0470139498\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Paths to Wealth Through Common Stocks<\/a><\/em><\/em> to investors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Buffett once stated that his investment approach was &#8220;85% derived from Benjamin Graham and 15% from Philip Fisher.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Benjamin Graham&#8217;s two most famous books are <em>The Intelligent Investor<\/em> and <em>Security Analysis<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Reasons_to_Recommend_Paths_to_Wealth_Through_Common_Stocks\"><\/span>Reasons to Recommend <em>Paths to Wealth Through Common Stocks<\/em><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This book was written approximately 60-70 years ago. Many investors or readers unfamiliar with it might immediately think it&#8217;s too old, outdated, and unsuitable; therefore, most wouldn&#8217;t even bother to flip through it. However, I must say that if you share this view, you should reconsider.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Firstly, <em>Common Stocks and Uncommon Profits<\/em>, <em>The Intelligent Investor<\/em>, and <em>Security Analysis<\/em> were all written around the same time as <em><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Paths-Wealth-Through-Common-Stocks\/dp\/0470139498\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Paths to Wealth Through Common Stocks<\/a><\/em><\/em>, yet these three books are among the most influential classics in the world of stock investing. Whether a book is good or a classic has nothing to do with its publication date.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Secondly, I read this book when I was younger, and I must frankly admit that I didn&#8217;t have a strong impression of it at the time. I didn&#8217;t personally grasp the depth of the book&#8217;s content or the topics the author discussed; in fact, I found it rather dry and tedious. However, after rereading it this time, my opinion has completely changed. I&#8217;ve realized that this book is indeed unsuitable for novice investors, impatient readers, those looking for long-term investing opportunities, or those willing to dedicate time to stock research. If you consider yourself to belong to these groups, then this book is definitely not for you\u2014because you are not the author&#8217;s target audience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Book_Content_Highlights\"><\/span>Book Content Highlights<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The author dedicates about half of the book, in the first chapter, to discussing in-depth financial topics such as markets, economics, investment, and currency. This part will likely seem tedious, dry, and too distant to most readers. I personally think most people probably won&#8217;t even finish the first chapter before giving up on the book.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Many readers of <em>Common Stocks and Uncommon Profits<\/em> likely echoed the author&#8217;s repeated emphasis that simply reading company financial statements is insufficient. He strongly advocated for investors to employ the &#8220;scuttlebutt&#8221; method\u2014inquiring with suppliers, customers, peers, and competitors to cross-reference feedback and verify a company&#8217;s true competitiveness and growth potential. After reading <em>Common Stocks and Uncommon Profits<\/em>, most investors would be eager to delve into the author&#8217;s scuttlebutt method. In <em>Paths to Wealth Through Common Stocks<\/em>, the author provides numerous examples demonstrating how the scuttlebutt method can be practically applied to researching corporate competitiveness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Following this, the author dedicates a chapter to meticulously describing what he considers the essential qualities of a good investment advisor. Note that Philip Fisher himself is a stock investment advisor\u2014a highly self-disciplined one. I believe his key points are very valuable, especially for investors desperately seeking excellent stock investment advisors. They should carefully read the checklist the author provides.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Finally, Philip Fisher conducts an analysis of major industries in 1960, including his three most favored growth sectors: chemicals, electronics, and pharmaceuticals. This analysis, though 60 years old, doesn&#8217;t feel out of place; many of his industry views, filtering criteria, and forecasts remain relevant today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Closing_words\"><\/span>Closing words<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Philip Fisher was a very practical and consistent individual. He advocated long-term investing, concentrated investing, and betting on companies in industries he had a deep understanding of. <em><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Paths-Wealth-Through-Common-Stocks\/dp\/0470139498\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Paths to Wealth Through Common Stocks<\/a><\/em><\/em> fully demonstrates that he truly embodied these principles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"80\" height=\"125\" src=\"https:\/\/www.granitefirm.com\/blog\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/05\/Paths-to-Wealth-Through-Common-Stocks-Custom.jpg\" alt=\"Paths to Wealth Through Common Stocks\" class=\"wp-image-42430\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"block-9d402b81-75c9-41fa-9a2d-6be1252e074e\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Related_articles\"><\/span>Related articles<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>&#8220;<a 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