Another book question

If I wanted to read "security analysis", do you think its necessary to read "intelligent investor" first (assuming I have relatively basic knowledge of the stock market / investing)? Thanks for your insight, and congrats on your track record.

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If I wanted to read "security analysis", do you think its necessary to read "intelligent investor" first (assuming I have relatively basic knowledge of the stock market / investing)?

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No it's not "necessary" but II is a much easier and quicker read. SA is basically a textbook filled with detailed examples of how to analyse stocks and bonds. II gives you the philosophical overview that can sometimes be lost in the forest of SA. But you might also find II short on necessary details.