Best Business Finance Books of 2025

Technical Analysis of the Financial Markets by John J. Murphy is a comprehensive guide to trading methods and applications. The updated edition covers the latest developments in computer technology, technical tools, and indicators, including new material on candlestick charting and intermarket relationships. The book is a thorough and accessible overview of the field of technical analysis, with a special emphasis on futures markets. Murphy, a former technical analyst for CNBC and director of Merrill Lynch's Technical Analysis Futures Division, provides state-of-the-art examples and figures to help readers understand the crucial role of technical analysis in investing. Overall, this book is an essential read for anyone interested in tracking and analyzing market behavior.

Option Volatility and Pricing: Advanced Trading Strategies and Techniques, 2nd Edition by Sheldon Natenberg is a must-read for every option trader. This comprehensive guide covers a wide range of topics including option theory, dynamic hedging, and risk analysis. Natenberg, a well-known author and lecturer on options, presents the most advanced trading strategies and techniques in a clear and concise manner. The book is an important addition to every option trader's library and provides a fuller understanding of how theoretical pricing models work. The book is both a science and an art, and Natenberg teaches how to apply both to maximum effect.

Get Rich with Dividends: A Proven System for Earning Double-Digit Returns by Marc Lichtenfeld is a comprehensive guide to dividend investing. In the third edition, the author demonstrates how to generate significant income using his 10-11-12 System that reduces risk and increases returns. The book is an essential resource for retail investors and anyone interested in the financial and stock markets. The author's techniques allow readers to enjoy more fulfilling pursuits while their nest egg and income streams grow steadily. Overall, this book is an excellent read for investors looking to earn double-digit returns without taking undue risks.

Mastering Private Equity: Transformation via Venture Capital, Minority Investments and Buyouts is a comprehensive guide written for investors, finance professionals, students, and business owners who want to engage with private equity firms or invest in private equity funds. The book systematically delves into the core concepts of private equity, covering everything from deal sourcing to exit, LBOs to responsible investing, and operational value creation to risk management. With insights from leading academics and practitioners, this book is a valuable reference for industry experts and a step-by-step guide for those new to the industry. The guest comments by senior PE professionals make the book unique and insightful.

The New Trading for a Living is a revised and expanded edition of a classic guide that teaches a calm and disciplined approach to trading. It provides clear rules for risk and self-management, and templates for creating trade plans. The book emphasizes the importance of developing an effective trading system and provides new studies and techniques for the modern trader. The book's language is clear, and its practical illustrations and essential skills make it a valuable resource for both new and experienced traders. The New Trading for a Living is a model for the industry and will lift your trading to a higher level.

The Bond Book, Third Edition is a comprehensive reference for both novice and professional investors interested in fixed-income securities. Annette Thau provides a practical and easy-to-understand guide, explaining everything from Treasuries to bond funds. The book is well written, with necessary content that is illustrated without excessive mathematics. The financial crisis of 2008 caused disruptions to every sector of the bond market, leaving even the savviest investors confused about the safety of their investments. This book serves as an excellent guide for those looking to explore opportunities in fixed-income investing. Overall, The Bond Book is an insightful and approachable guide that should be a permanent fixture in any investment library.

A fun and engaging guide to Bitcoin and the future of money, Catching Up to Crypto by Ben Armstrong is an essential read for anyone curious about digital assets and the new digital economy. The book offers a comprehensive introduction to Bitcoin, explaining how it works, its humble origins, and how it operates in the real world. Armstrong also discusses the deficiencies of traditional fiat currency and how we can all benefit from the adoption of new, digital assets. Overall, Catching Up to Crypto is a well-written and informative guide that offers a fresh perspective on the future of money.

The international bestseller "Naked Economics: Undressing the Dismal Science" by Charles Wheelan is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand basic economics with little pain and much pleasure. This revised and updated edition includes commentary on hot topics such as automation, trade, income inequality, and America's rising debt, making it more relevant than ever. Wheelan demystifies buzzwords, lays bare the truths behind oft-quoted numbers, and answers the questions you were always too embarrassed to ask. In short, this book is fascinating, comprehensible, and laugh-out-loud funny. Highly recommended for students and general readers alike.

The 3rd Edition of Investment Banking: Valuation, LBOs, M&A, and IPOs is an authoritative guide to performing valuation work and financial analysis on Wall Street. Written by investment bankers, this book offers a step-by-step approach to each methodology, building a chronological knowledge base and defining key terms and financial concepts. The book has become a go-to resource for students, graduates, and career changers looking to break into finance. With valuable contributions from Nasdaq and Latham & Watkins LLP, plus access to online valuation models and a course, this timely update is more relevant than ever.

Valuation: Measuring and Managing the Value of Companies, the seventh edition of McKinsey & Company's #1 best-selling guide to corporate valuation, is a comprehensive resource that helps financial professionals worldwide gain a deep understanding of valuation and create, manage, and maximize economic value for their shareholders. This latest edition has been carefully revised and updated throughout, covering topics such as digital, ESG, and long-term investing, as well as featuring fresh case studies. The book is a must-read for investment bankers, financial analysts, CFOs, corporate managers, venture capitalists, and students and instructors in all areas of finance.