Investor's Business Daily Guide to the Markets (Paperback)

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From the Foreword by Charles Schwab

"The Investor's Business Daily Guide to the Markets is. . .clear, concise, innovative, and authoritative, giving you the information you need to make important investment decisions with confidence. Whether you're a new or experienced investor, you'll learn a great deal from this book. What a pleasure it is to discover a book that tells it like it is with no hidden agendas. It's sure to pay you dividends and capital gains again and again in the years ahead."

"Before investing in the markets, you should invest in this book." —Alice Kane Executive Vice President, New York Life Insurance Company

"Investor's Business Daily Guide to the Markets is the quintessential guide for anyone interested in gaining insight and helpful information about the financial markets." —Louis G. Navellier, President, Navellier & Associates Inc., Editor, MPT Review.

"A great book for people who want to understand the markets. Don't miss this comprehensive roundup—the mutual funds chapter alone is worth the price of the book." —James M. Benham, Chairman of the Board, Benham Funds.

"Developing an investment portfolio is like building a house: you must start with a solid foundation. This book gives you the investment foundation you need. Buy it before you put another dollar in stocks, bonds, or mutual funds."—Ted Allrich. author, The Online Investor "The On-line Investor" (America Online).

"Bill O'Neil, for years the unheralded hero of institutional investors worldwide, began offering his expertise to the individual investor over ten years ago through Investor's Business Daily newspaper. Now his Investor's Business Daily Guide to the Markets takes the next step for investors by putting basic financial information into meaningful terms and useful strategies. This is a 'must read' for all investors —big and small." —Richard W. Perkins, CFA, President and Portfolio Manager, Perkins Capital Management, Inc.

From the Publisher

This no-nonsense guide to the markets offers comprehensive coverage of the entire investment and finance marketplace--from stocks, bonds, and mutual funds to futures, options, and the international marketplace. The book also weaves vital background material on the economy, major industries and politics, and explores the impact of these and other phenomena on the markets. Both newcomers and seasoned veterans will find valuable insight on the big picture of markets. It covers the basics behind each market, outlines its historic origins, and then walks readers through the various methods available to get the best return on their investments.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 304 pages
• Publisher: Wiley; 1 edition (October 8, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0471154822
• ISBN-13: 978-0471154822
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 7.4 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #195,517 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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29 of 29 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars It's a good introduction to the markets and how they work., March 5, 1999

By	Victor I. Park (Clarence, New York USA) - See all my reviews

This book provides the reader with a thorough discussion of stocks, bonds, mutual funds, futures, and options. It does a very nice job of explaining how they are traded on the market, and it uses very clear illustrations to describe some of the most common terms associated with the markets. This book is very informative. It is helpful to anyone that does not know how to look up stocks in the newspaper. Everything the reader needs to know about getting started in the stock market is explained. Both beginners and advanced investors will benefit from the book, especially the beginners.

17 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Good Overview, May 16, 1999

By A Customer

This book is an excellent overview of the financial markets and how they operate. This is for the novice who wants to get a general idea of how the financial markets operate.

12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good for beginning CAN SLIM investors, March 6, 2004

By	ReedFloren.com (ReedFloren.com) - See all my reviews

This book is actually half decent it isn't near as good as How to make money in stocks but it covers a lot of relevant information for newer investors.

The chapters cover these wonderful topics:

* Capitalism: What it is and why it works
* The stock market: Primer on what stocks are and how the market works
* Mutual funds
* Options
* Bonds
* Futures market
* Economics and economic indicators

The book reminds me of Investing Smart however Guide to the Markets is at least 10 times better and covers more topics, not to mention the writers are much better than Dhun H. Sethna.

I recommend this for beginning CAN SLIM investors.

Reed Floren