investments

A guide to investing in the stock market, providing information on preparation and research, how to find promising investment opportunities, how to use brokers, how to design a portfolio, how to keep tabs on companies, when to buy and sell, and other topics.

"Readers learn how they can begin stock investing as teens and young adults. From why companies engage in equity financing to how speculators gain from 'buy low, sell high,' readers further explore this multifaceted investment tool. The text also explains dividends, bull and bear markets, brokerage accounts and what stockbrokers do, price-to-earnings ratio, and bid price, among other concepts. Readers glean valuable insight about stocks and various investment philosophies"--Provided by publisher.

This book explains dividends, bull and bear markets, brokerage accounts and what stockbrokers do, price-to-earnings ratio, and bid price, among other concepts.

Throughout history, investments have helped shape money management around the world. People began investing in companies first. Then, governments began issuing bonds. Once a formal stock exchange was established, the door was opened for Americans to easily buy and sell other investment, such as shares.

"[The story of] card-counting mathematics professor [Edward O. Thorp,] who taught the world how to beat the dealer and, as the first of the great quantitative investors, ushered in a revolution on Wall Street"--Dust jacket.

"Examines financial planning, saving, and investing, including basic methods to save money, various types of investments, strategies for investing, and the stock market"--Provided by publisher.

Keeping your money safe is always a good idea. So is making it grow over time. Saving and Investing discusses reasons to save and invest, examines how people can save their money wisely, and looks at ways to invest.

Investing means purchasing something of value, with the expectation that it will make you more money in the future. To understand investing, you have to understand a variety of terms. Learn about inflation, dividends, bonds, stocks, and more in Investing.

Explores the use of stocks, bonds, and investments, including how to make good choices, what they are, and more.

Through this book, students will learn about stocks, the open market, and the dangers and benefits of investments.