Evidence Led Investor: How Anyone Can Build Lasting Wealth

Colin Barrow offers an evidence-led road map for investing in a noisy world.
Cutting through the hype with facts, history, and a calm, intelligent voice, this book draws on decades of market data and over 200 landmark studies to equip readers with the clarity, confidence, and tools to build wealth-steadily and sensibly.
Whether you're just starting out, planning for retirement, or wondering if your advisor is worth the fee, this book helps you make smart, enduring choices. You'll learn to:

• Understand every major investment asset class, from shares and bonds to gold, property, and crypto
• Cut through complexity and build a low-cost, high-performance portfolio
• Know when to seek advice-and how to tell who's worth paying
• Use index funds and ETFs to grow wealth while keeping risk in check
• Avoid frauds, fads, and financial sales traps
• Take simple steps today that can transform your future

Backed by evidence from the most respected names in finance-Buffett, Dimson, Fama, Vanguard-and written in a clear, approachable style, this book is a trustworthy companion on your journey to financial freedom.

"The stock market is a device for transferring money from the impatient to the patient."
Warren Buffet