Looking for a gift the investor or market enthusiast in your life will love?
These gift ideas are great for those whose passions revolve around the stock market! Even if investing is just a hobby, they’ll appreciate the sentiment these gifts provide.
This article will provide great gift ideas for anyone who loves stock investing, markets or the world of business.
1. Give the gift of education
As Benjamin Franklin famously declared, “An investment in knowledge pays the best interest.”
For most market enthusiasts, we’re always looking for ways to improve our portfolio performance. The best way most of us can improve is by imitating the philosophies of some of the greatest investors of all time!
One of the best gift ideas you can give an avid market enthusiast is a book on investing!
There are thousands of books written on investing and finance.
However, here are a few of the best books that your investor or market enthusiast will LOVE.
- The Intelligent Investor by Benjamin Graham
- Security Analysis: Sixth Edition, Foreword by Warren Buffett by Benjamin Graham
- Beating the Street by Peter Lynch
- The Snowball: Warren Buffett and the Business of Life by Alice Schroeder
- Stocks for the Long Run by Jeremy Siegel
- The Little Book on Common Sense Investing by Jack Bogle
- The Book on Rental Property Investing: How to Create Wealth With Intelligent Buy and Hold Real Estate Investing by Brandon Turner
- A Random Walk Down Wall Street by Burton Malkiel
- Liar’s Poker by Michael Lewis
- Flash Boys by Michael Lewis
The Intelligent Investor by Benjamin Graham
Benjamin Graham is considered the “Father of Value Investing,” and Warren Buffett’s former professor and investment mentor. He literally wrote the book on picking stocks!
In the The Intelligent Investor: The Definitive Book on Value Investing. A Book of Practical Counsel (Revised Edition), the market enthusiast in your life will learn the principles that has shaped thousands of successful investors around the world!
The Intelligent Investor is the Bible for anyone looking to learn how to successfully pick undervalued stocks.
Graham strikes the right balance between introducing complex investment philosophies in layman’s terms. Whether your investor or market enthusiast is new to investing or a lifelong learner, The Intelligent Investor is a definite MUST READ.
Security Analysis: Sixth Edition, Foreword by Warren Buffett by Benjamin Graham
Another investing gem, Security Analysis by Benjamin Graham dives deeper into analyzing stocks and picking successful investments.
Graham draws from decades of research during his time at Columbia University. His book, Security Analysis will teach the investor in your life HOW to analyze potential investment opportunities!
Don’t worry – it’s not as dry as a textbook, but this book is great for investors looking to take their investing game to the next level!
It’s a great complimentary reading to Graham’s more famous book – The Intelligent Investor.
Beating the Street by Peter Lynch
One of the most successful investors of all time, Peter Lynch spent decades beating the overall returns of the stock market.
During his 13-year tenure managing the Fidelity Magellan Fund, Lynch’s returns averaged 29.2% per year. That’s more than double the returns of the S&P 500!
In his book Beating the Street, Lynch outlines how individual investors can see similar results – just like him!
I’ll be the first to admit, Beating the Street is a bit easier to read compared to Benjamin Graham’s books. Lynch’s approach is much more behaviorally focused rather performing financial statement analysis.
The investor in your life will absolutely love learning how to implement Lynch’s philosophies on investing and picking stock in companies that they know.
The Snowball: Warren Buffett and the Business of Life by Alice Schroeder
What investor doesn’t adore Warren Buffett?
However, Buffett has always valued his privacy, choosing to keep a rather low profile rather than spend his wealth on extravagent purchases. This frugality and humble persona adds to the mystique of the greatest investor of all time!
However, in her book The Snowball: Warren Buffett and the Business of Life, Schroeder is granted unparalleled access to the greatest stock market wizard of all time.
Don’t worry though, this book is not dense with numbers, formulas, and metrics! Instead, Schroeder keeps it simple – just like her subject would appreciate!
She brings readers into the world and upbringing that shaped the philosophies Buffett used to build his multi-billion dollar empire.
The investor in your life would be entertained for hours reading about the most respected investor of all time.
Stocks for the Long Run by Jeremy Siegel
Buy the stock in a basket of great companies and hold on a long time!
While it may be simple advice, this strategy is rarely implemented by traders and novice investors.
In his book Stocks for the Long Run, Wharton professor Jeremy Siegel explains how a diversified stock portfolio is the greatest wealth-building tool to maximize long-term returns.
He outlines his research (dating back hundreds of years) analyzing stock returns versus other assets such as gold, cash, bonds, and real estate. Care to know the results?
You guessed it! Stocks outperform all other asset classes over long periods of time. The analytical investor in your life will love learning stock market history and why stocks are the best asset class to invest in for long-term growth.
The Little Book on Common Sense Investing by Jack Bogle
Founder of the ultra-low-cost brokerage firm Vanguard, the late Jack Bogle redefined how ordinary investors gain access to the markets.
Not only did Bogle pioneer low-cost index funds, his company brought down the cost of investing and bridged the gap between “Main Street” and “Wall Street.”
In his book The Little Book on Common Sense Investing, Bogle explains how and why index funds provide a wonderful way to gain instant diversification in your portfolio. Often, those who choose to index passively will even outperform those who choose to pick stocks!
After reading Bogle’s book, the investor in your life will probably want to passively invest in low-cost index fund – at least for a portion of their portfolio.
The Book on Rental Property Investing: How to Create Wealth With Intelligent Buy and Hold Real Estate Investing by Brandon Turner
Looking to add diversity to your portfolio or just have an interest in cash flowing real estate?
Brandon Turner, the host of the BiggerPockets Real Estate podcast, outlines proven strategies to win with real estate.
Turner introduces newbie real estate investors to how to get started in real estate – regardless of how much you have saved. He explains how real estate can be a wonderful path to financial freedom and long-term, generational wealth!
In The Book on Rental Property Investing: How to Create Wealth With Intelligent Buy and Hold Real Estate Investing, Turner outlines popular real estate strategies including “house hacking” and his famed “BRRRR” strategy.
Any investor interested in investing in real estate would love reading this book!
A Random Walk Down Wall Street by Burton Malkiel
Another timeless stock market classic, A Random Walk Down Wall Street should be a staple in any market enthusiast’s library.
Written by Princeton economist Burton Malkiel, his book examines the subject of stock markets and his random walk hypothesis. He argues that asset prices typically exhibit signs of a random walk. Therefore, beating the market is extraordinarily difficult to accomplish.
Those interested in the efficient-market hypothesis would love taking a random walk with Burton!
Liar’s Poker and Flash Boys by Michael Lewis
Michael Lewis has written some of the best selling business books of his generation.
He outlines his first-hand experiences from his time behind the desk with some of the most iconic figures on Wall Street at the time.
His books Liar’s Poker and Flash Boys offer insight to the world of Wall Street that would be of anyone interested in business, investing, and stock markets.
All of these books are exceptional reads and would help the market enthusiast in your life further develop their investing skillset! The investor in your life will love diving into these books and enhancing their business knowledge.
2. How about a fun stock market game for the whole family?
More than likely, the investor in your life lives for the thrill of “the game” of investing and picking undervalued assets. Maybe, they’re investing for their family’s future.
This Stock Exchange Game – NEW 2nd Edition would be a great way to combine their love for investing with family fun!
Another popular and timeless game, Monopoly Ultimate Banking Board Game would be sure to create hours of family-friendly fun!
If Monopoly may be too much of a time commitment for your busy family, consider the board game Pay Day! First launched in 1975, Payday offers a great way to socialize with your family and teach the kids financial principles!
The investor in your life is sure to enjoy the hours of family fun playing these market-inspired or financial games. Maybe, they’ll even be able to pass down some financial principles that they’ve learned over the years!
3. Bull statue for display
This Bronze Electroplated Resin Bull & Bear Sculpture Statue will go great on any financial advisor, investor, or businessperson’s home or office desk!
More than just a paper weight, this statue represents every investors hope for the stock market – that the bulls will prevail over the bears!
4. Add incredible smoky flavor to your drinks and entertain business associates and friends with this Cocktail Smoker
Smoking cocktails has long been a unique way for fancy bars to add to the experience (and price!) of ordering an Old Fashioned.
After all, who doesn’t love a smoked glass of whiskey after a long day at the office?
Perhaps, this Professional Glass Smoker is just the unique addition to your needed glass of whiskey after a long week (or day).
This cocktail smoker offers double-sided “pass through” doors, providing rich, smoky flavors to any cocktail. You’ll be able to experiment with various types of woods, dried herbs, and spices which can add unique flavors to all your classic cocktails. Plus, it’s also great for smoking your favorite foods!
5. Who doesn’t love an occasional adult beverage? These gifts are perfect for the whiskey connoisseur in your life
If your investor enjoys the occasional (or frequent) glass of whiskey, brandy, or scotch after a long session in the market, they’ll love this charging bull decanter.
Each time they pour a glass of their favorite liquor (after a rough day in the market), they’ll think of you!
Plus, it’ll look great on their bar cart or elegant whiskey serving tray.
Each time they entertain guests, they’ll pour a glass of their favorite beverage of choice from their decanter and begin discussing the latest develops in the stock market, politics, or the overall economy.
Not only are these gifts stylish, their functionality are sure to please!
These items offer elegant pieces to spruce up any home office, lounge or kitchen!
6. Piggy bank cufflinks can be a great accessory to your investor’s wardrobe collection
If your investor dresses to the nines each day for work, they’ll appreciate these fun cufflinks!
Hopefully, your market enthusiasts stock picks have earned them substantial returns. Even though this fashion piece won’t store any stock certificates, they’ll appreciate the novelty of these stylish cufflinks.
7. Business card holders
If the investor in your life spends their day job making deals happen, they’ll love the sleek design of this business card holder.
This business card holder case will protect their business cards from the wear and tear of their everyday commute or travel schedule.
When the time comes to share contact information with a potential client, this sleek case will demonstrate the attention to detail prospective customers will appreciate!
8. Laptop travel bag for ease and convenience
In just a few short decades, the accessibility of the stock market has morphed from needing to hire a stock broker to being able to execute trades online for free with just the click of a mouse.
This stylish computer travel bag allows your investor to keep their computer close by so they can execute trades on a whim! Alternatively, maybe they’ll just use it for their daily commute to work.
Either way, they’ll appreciate the rugged functionality of this computer bag from Samsonite.
9. This lucky trading shirt makes a humorous gift for any investor
If you’re looking for a funny gag gift the investor in your life will find amusing, consider purchasing this lucky trading shirt!
For most of us stock market enthusiasts, we have certain superstitions and quirks with how we make our stock picks. This shirt offers a humorous take on that reputation!
10. Spruce up their office or home with a little investing decor!
Wall art and decor is another great gift idea for investors.
This framed picture depicts an investor wrestling the proverbial bull – a perfect image for what investors go through on a daily basis!
Perhaps, they’ll appreciate this framed print of the famed Wall Street.
Even if they’ve never been to the New York Stock Exchange, they can display this Wall Street photo art on their own walls!
Your investor may not appreciate art or have any sense of style. However, they’ll more than likely love these pieces that display their passion for investing!
11. Keep a professional look with this Gentleman Jon Deluxe Wet Shave Kit
Grooming is essential for the business professional.
This Gentleman Jon Deluxe Wet Shave Kit will accomplish just that!
The high-quality shave products from Gentleman Jon will help you keep that professional look. After all, who wants to take investment advice from someone without that special attention to detail that grooming represents?
12. Help them concentrate in the office with these Beats Studio3 noise cancelling headphones
The office can be a noisy place. Often, it’s hard to make the best judgement calls when so many conversations are going on within earshot.
With these Beats Studio3 Wireless Noise Cancelling Over-Ear Headphones, you’ll be able to drown out the noise and concentrate no matter what’s going on around you!
These headphones make a great gift for those who work in noisy environments or travel frequently. Block out the sounds with these quality headphones!