How Wall Street Works, 2nd Edition [Paperback]

David Scott (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0071341129 | ISBN-13: 978-0071341127 | Publication Date: June 11, 1999 | Edition: 2

With as little as $100, you can begin investing todayóbut first someone has to show you where to begin. HOW WALL STREET WORKS, SECOND EDITION, will tell you everything you need to knowóand give you more street smarts than 90% of today's "expert" investors! So if you have any stock, bond, or mutual fund questionsóany at allóorder David Scott's first-time investor's classicóand join millions of Americans on the satisfying road to comfort and financial security!

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From the Back Cover

Should I invest in a mutual fund? How does a stock dividend work? How can I build financial security on Wall Street? The answers to these questions-and hundreds more-are inside. With as little as $100, you can begin investing today­­but first someone has to show you where to begin. How Wall Street Works, Second Edition, will tell you everything you need to know--and give you more street smarts than 90% of today's "expert" investors!

This concise and to-the-point book explains: What a stock, bond, or mutual fund really is­­and which is right for you! how you can find the right broker and open your own account; which accounts offer the painless pathway to a rich, satisfying retirement; hot new topics, including electronic trading, international trading, and derivatives. Get How Wall Street Works, Second Edition, today­­and join millions of Americans on the satisfying and surprisingly easy-to-travel Wall Street path to long-term comfort and financial security!

Product Details

• Paperback: 318 pages
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill; 2 edition (June 11, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0071341129
• ISBN-13: 978-0071341127
• Product Dimensions: 8 x 5 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #479,310 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This book provides an easy understanding of Wall Street, October 14, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: How Wall Street Works, 2nd Edition (Paperback)

"How Wall Street Works" by David Logan Scott is so simply written that even a novice can be assured of acquiring a basic and clear understanding of the world of finance. The question and answer format gives brief and concise explanations without the clutter of the usual confusing and unnecessary jargon. I particularly appreciated the analogies to common-day experiences and the "bottom line" style summaries at the beginning and not the end of the chapters. This book can easily be read and digested in a couple of hours or less. A worthwhile expenditure of your time.

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Investment information I could understand, February 10, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: How Wall Street Works, 2nd Edition (Paperback)

I found this book to be an excellent source of investment information for a novice investor such as myself. Written in common English, the author doesn't try to impress the reader with big words and far out theory. I recommend this to any person who wants to learn the basics of investing.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A very good introduction to investing, November 2, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: How Wall Street Works, 2nd Edition (Paperback)

This is one of the best books I have found for expaining investing to a novice like myself. The author has done a good job of discussing difficult topics in an easily understandable manner. I highly recommend this book.