Getting Started in Security Analysis [Paperback]

Peter J. Klein (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0471254878 | ISBN-13: 978-0471254874 | Publication Date: April 1998 | Edition: 1

Sound, practical guidance for taking control of investment decisions.

Individuals are starting to take much more time and effort to really understand their investments. They're investing on their own in record numbers--with index funds, online services, and discount dealers like Schwab. Tested by the author in his Paine Webber investment seminars, this accessible guide shows serious investors how to take greater control of their investment decisions by mastering security analysis. Clear, easy-to-follow instructions, examples, and case studies focus on the practical mechanics of such key security analysis topics as fundamental and technical analysis, valuation, portfolio theory, fixed-income analysis, and deciphering financial statements. Special workbook sections offer practice problems.

PETER J. KLEIN (Melville, New York) is a first vice president at Paine Webber, Inc., where he focuses on managing money for high net worth investors. A Registered Investment Advisor, he regularly conducts investment seminars.

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Sound, practical guidance for taking control of investment decisions. Tested by the author in his Paine Webber investment seminars, this accessible guide shows serious investors how to take greater control of their investment decisions by mastering security analysis.

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A PRACTICAL, COMPREHENSIVE INTRODUCTION TO
Getting Started in Security Analysis

This accessible new guide covers everything you need to fully grasp the fundamentals of security analysis. Getting Started in Security Analysis focuses on the practical mechanics of such vital topics as fundamental and technical analysis, valuation, portfolio theory, and fixed income analysis. Along with dozens of examples and case studies, you'll also find special workbook sections that enable you to put your new skills to work. You will find complete details on:

• Accounting—balance sheets, income statements, merger and acquisition principles
• Economics—the business cycle and investment timing, international trade valuations, and the basics of macroeconomics
• Portfolio management—investment policy statement, asset allocation, portfolio construction
• Quantitative analysis—time value of money, internal rate of return, standard deviation, variance, correlation
• Credit analysis—asset utilization/efficiency ratios, credit ratings, fixed income securities

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Product Details

• Paperback: 304 pages
• Publisher: Wiley; 1 edition (April 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0471254878
• ISBN-13: 978-0471254874
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.3 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.5 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,754,007 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Good way to start, July 2, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Getting Started in Security Analysis (Paperback)

The book was pretty basic, and it made me curious to learn more. With the new background, I checked out a few more advanced books, and settled on "Security Analysis on Wall Street," by Jeff Hooke. I trade a fair amount andf I'm starting to do more analysis before buying stocks.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Very dry and uninsightful, June 17, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Getting Started in Security Analysis (Paperback)

I found the book to be of little value to the hardcore investor. The subject matter itself could have been handled in a more easily understandable fashion. There seemed to be an aire of condesention throughout the entire work.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Terrific way for amatures to learn the tricks of the trade, March 30, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Getting Started in Security Analysis (Paperback)

I read an advanced copy of the book. I could not put it down. The author takes complex subjects and puts them in language that even an amature like me can understand. A must read for any investor, professional or amature!