If You're Clueless About the Stock Market and Want to Know More (Paperback)

by Seth Godin (Author) "You're hip, you're educated..." (more)
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Amazon.com Review
If You're Clueless About the Stock Market and Want to Know More is the perfect title for this snappy info-guide from Seth Godin, a prolific "book packager" who has developed a number of bestselling personal finance tomes. Aimed at the beginning long-term investor--rather than the day trader wannabe often targeted by today's investment tutorials--this book covers virtually all the essential techniques and procedures involved in the process, and it does so in a clear and logical manner. It offers helpful explanations for standard practices, such as deciphering balance sheets and income statements, as well as more sophisticated concepts like options, futures, shorting stocks, and buying on margin. There also are good sections on dealing with brokers, formulating an investment strategy, and using the Net to research and trade. Know absolutely nothing about the market's organization or operation? Godin even provides the fundamentals ("the basic function of the stock market is to provide capital resources for corporations that seek to expand their operations and finance their growth") and a brief history (beginning with America's first stock exchange, formed in Philadelphia two years before Wall Street) to get you started. --Howard Rothman --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Description
Back and better than ever, If You're Clueless about the Stock Market and Want to Know More is the ultimate stock-market primer. It's packed with user-friendly tips, charts, sidebars, pop quizzes, and resources throughout.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 224 pages
• Publisher: Kaplan Business; 2 edition (March 8, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0793143675
• ISBN-13: 978-0793143672
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 7 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.9 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (22 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #251,311 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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156 of 161 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars If you are a beginner, December 9, 1999

By	TL. Fry (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: If You're Clueless About the Stock Market and Want to Know More (Paperback)

This is a great book to start out with and read. Seth Godin wrote this book seriously but humouring. This book tells you how the stock market works,tell's you about churning and price manipulation, how much of the pie Uncle Sam wants. This book will walk you through the balance sheet and how to understand them, How to read the stock tables, what the index is about, and so on. This is just a great book and it has helped me open my mind to understanding the stock market. The only down side I could fine is if you don't like a little bit of humour then this book may not be for you. The great side on the humour is if you got sweaty palms like I did the Godin's humour relieve the stress. I learn a lot from this book and you will to.

59 of 60 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Start here if your even thinking of investing!, November 16, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: If You're Clueless About the Stock Market and Want to Know More (Paperback)

This book is great for beginners! It is presented in a clear entertaining manner. I went from being clueless to feeling informed, and comfortable enough to jump into the investment world. Investment terminology is no longer intimidating, and the resources the book suggests are exactly what a beginner is looking for.

68 of 71 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Investments: Are they for me? Where do I start?, May 24, 2000

By	David C. Hall (West Bloomfield, Michigan USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: If You're Clueless About the Stock Market and Want to Know More (Paperback)

Seth Godin discusses the stock market and other investment instruments in a serious but interesting and fun manner. The book is written for an audience that has little or no understanding of the investment world. Even though the audience has very little experience, the book accomplishes the task of warning you about the high risk of investing while giving you the knowledge and steps to get started. He discusses how to manage the risk but makes the point clear, there is no such thing as a risk free investment in the stock market. The book is resource rich (identifies needed tools and where to get them) and right on time for the year 2000 market place. It addresses the bull and the bear market. It is a easy read and a great introduction to investing. When you complete the book, you will have a basic understanding of the stock market and how to get started. I highly recommend this book to all beginners and people with light experience or knowledge of the investment world.