Forbes Guide to the Markets: Becoming a Savvy Investor

Forbes Guide to the Markets: Becoming a Savvy Investor Summary:

  

By Forbes LLC, Marc M. Groz

Publisher:   Wiley

Number Of Pages:   282

Publication Date:   2009-09-28

ISBN-10 / ASIN:   0470463384

ISBN-13 / EAN:   9780470463383

Product Description: 

From the leader in financial information, a fully updated guide to investing in today's markets

This accessible book is a practical guide to the financial markets. Designed to help both the new and experienced investor gain sufficient understanding and knowledge to invest wisely and confidently in today's turbulent markets, it covers all the elements necessary to become financially street smart-from products, players, and procedures to rules, regulators, and risk/reward trade-offs.

Filled with solid investment principles, the Forbes Guide to the Markets, Second Edition is completely revised and updated to reflect new trends and changes in the markets.

New topics discussed include the introduction and implementation of ETFs, the role of hedge funds, and the effects of the subprime crisis

Updated and revised chapters contain buying and selling techniques, fundamental, technical and quantitative analysis, and futures and options information

Highlights key terms and contains a complete glossary

An essential resource for both the new or seasoned investor, this authoritative resource is a must-read for anyone aspiring to become a savvy investor.

Summary: Savvy investor?????

Rating: 1

It is exactly what you would expect from a magazine. The information provided was basic investing 101 style material. It is more akin to the type of information you would get in a pamphlet rather than a true academic work. If you watch CNBC for 20 minutes per day you will be better informed than you will after reading this book.

Summary: Best Introduction to the Stock Market

Rating: 5

This was my first book on investing, three years ago. It starts with the assumption that you know nothing, but it treats you like an educated, intelligent person. The pace goes quickly, and by the end of the book you know everything you need to know to be an intelligent investor.

I have recommended this book to several friends who wanted a good investing primer.

Summary: An Edifying Read

Rating: 5

Groz's book is just the kind of investment book that has been needed to fill the gap between market kitch and high-brow professional narrative. It leaves the reader feeling well informed but piques her curiousity -- and prepares her for an even deeper understanding of the markets and investing. It is clear that this was Groz's intention. A great book for journeyman investors seeking to negotiate markets and market-speak on a daily basis. 

Summary: The Best Book on Investing

Rating: 5

After reading many books on investing, this is the first I've found that offers keen insights to beginners and advanced investors. I would have no problem recommending this book to any of my Wall Street friends--or to my parents.

Summary: Good Book.....a little 'boring'......

Rating: 4

This is a pretty good book...it seems to me it covers ground a little too fast, and dosen't give enough examples. If you are a quick learner, this is a good book for you. To me, after I got to the part on Mutual Funds I started getting bored....I just wish it was a little more fun to read...but again, A good book to read and learn about the stock market.

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