It is a comprehensive volume covering almost the entire gamut of investments - right from the fundamental concepts of investments to the complexities of derivatives and the commodities markets. It covers a variety of investment options with simplified tables thus, providing a useful guide for making good investment decisions. The fundamental considerations for any investor are: safety, liquidity and returns. For the conservative investor, guidance is provided on debt market and, for an adventuresome there is guidance on stock and commodity markets. Clues for risk management are also given. Discussion on individual/ family risks versus available investment options, highlights and appropriately helps varied types of investors to check out as to what way one should ascertain suitable kind of investment options amongst the many available in the market. Topics such as fundamental and technical analyses are an added advantage to gain insight. Chapters on "Commodity Markets" and "Foreign Exchange Market" along with regulatory guidelines under FEMA are worth reading to understand the importance of these powerful investment segments — usually not explored by common investors. This book is recommended for anyone who wants to secure his financial future, as it covers not only investment planning for oneself, but also for future generations through successive planning and testamentary dispositions.
Covering everything from the latest tax laws to new and improved investing funds, this latest edition helps you evaluate assets and manage risk to invest money wisely, and monitor your progress.
Edgar Lawrence Smith, (1882-1971) was an economist, investment manager and author of the influential book “Common Stocks as Long Term Investments”, which promoted the then-surprising idea that stocks excel bonds in long-term yield.
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Offers a practical and theoretical coverage of investments market. This book places emphasis on asset allocation, and offers a treatment of futures, options, and other derivative security markets.
Provides information about savings and investments and suggests strategies for prudent investing and saving and avoiding common pitfalls.
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Everything you need to know to become a successful investor is in this book. This is an investing guide for people who lack the time, the inclination, the desire, or the skills needed to closely monitor their investment portfolio.
In 2009 I read what may be the most important book out of the thousands I have read in a career as a writer and academic. It is the book you are holding.