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The Fast Forward MBA in Investing [Paperback]

John Waggoner (Author)
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Fast Forward MBA Series August 27, 1998
The Fast Forward MBA in Investing brings you the information you need when you need it most-now!

This practical, easy-to-use guide gives you instant access to the cutting-edge ideas and hard-won wisdom of today's investment world. In short, lively segments using real-world examples, it delivers the facts you need to navigate complex investment issues. You'll find brief descriptions of key concepts, tips on real-world applications, compact case studies, clear definitions, and warnings on how to avoid pitfalls.

Here are all the tools you need to make smart investments, as well as significant returns. Learn the essentials of investing in:
* The money market -treasury bills, money market mutual funds, bank CDs
* Stocks -dividends, shareholder value, brokers, stock market averages
* Bonds -face value, maturity date, coupon yields, interest rates
* Mutual funds -buying and selling, minimizing taxes, saving on commission
* Precious metals, futures, and options -coins vs. bars, anatomy of a trade, puts and calls
* And much more.

From the creators of the bestselling Portable MBA series comes The Fast Forward MBA . . .
* A quick way to brush up on new ideas
* An easy-to-use format that fits in any briefcase
* Real-world information that you can put to use now!

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The Fast Forward MBA in Investing covers all the basics of investing and offers a basic understanding of more sophisticated portfolio management system. The book addresses the rules for selling as well as buying, how to combine different investments for the best returns, and how to avoid lackluster investments. In an approachable, user-friendly format, this guide will explain, in detail, all the major strategies and techniques professional investors use. Among the types of investments discussed are stocks, bonds, mutual funds, government securities, and commodities.

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The Fast Forward MBA in Investing brings you the information you need when you need it most-now!

This practical, easy-to-use guide gives you instant access to the cutting-edge ideas and hard-won wisdom of today's investment world. In short, lively segments using real-world examples, it delivers the facts you need to navigate complex investment issues. You'll find brief descriptions of key concepts, tips on real-world applications, compact case studies, clear definitions, and warnings on how to avoid pitfalls.

Here are all the tools you need to make smart investments, as well as significant returns. Learn the essentials of investing in:
* The money market -treasury bills, money market mutual funds, bank CDs
* Stocks -dividends, shareholder value, brokers, stock market averages
* Bonds -face value, maturity date, coupon yields, interest rates
* Mutual funds -buying and selling, minimizing taxes, saving on commission
* Precious metals, futures, and options -coins vs. bars, anatomy of a trade, puts and calls
* And much more.

From the creators of the bestselling Portable MBA series comes The Fast Forward MBA . . .
* A quick way to brush up on new ideas
* An easy-to-use format that fits in any briefcase
* Real-world information that you can put to use now!

Product Details

  • Paperback: 248 pages
  • Publisher: Wiley; 1 edition (August 27, 1998)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0471246611
  • ISBN-13: 978-0471246619
  • Product Dimensions: 10.2 x 5.3 x 0.6 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 12.5 ounces
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,565,754 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars excellent primer, January 17, 1999
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This is one of the best books on the basics of personal investing I've come across. Clearly written, smart, witty, and to the point.
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First Sentence:
It's Monday morning, and you're contemplating the day in front of you. Read the first page
Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
money market investments, money market securities, growth funds, aggressive growth fund, coupon yield, money market mutual fund
Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Wall Street, Ginnie Mae, Lipper Analytical Services, Vanguard Index, United States, New York, Rowe Price, Stellar Performers, Bank Rate Monitor, General Electric, Bloomberg Business News, Federal Reserve Board, Five-Year Total Return Return, General Motors, Worst December, Capital Development, Charles Schwab, Schwab Money Market Fund, Best March, Fannie Mae, Great Depression, Philip Morris, A-rated August, Best June, Fidelity Magellan
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