TheclassicbestsellerbyBenjaminGraham,TheIntelligentInvestorhastaughtandinspiredhundredsofthousandsofpeopleworldwide.Sinceitsoriginalpublicationin1949,BenjaminGraham'sbookhasremainedthemostrespectedguidetoinvesting,duetohistimelessphilosophyofvalueinvesting,whichhelpsprotectinvestorsagainsttheareasofpossiblesubstantialerrorandteachesthemtodeveloplong-termstrategieswithwhichtheywillbecomfortabledowntheroad. Overtheyears,marketdevelopmentshaveborneoutthewisdomofGraham'sbasicpolicies,andintoday'svolatilemarket,TheIntelligentInvestoristhemostimportantbookyouwilleverreadonmakingtherightdecisionstoprotectyourinvestmentsandmakethemasuccess.Featuringnewchapterupdates-whichappendeverychapterofGraham'sbook,leavinghisoriginaltextuntouched-fromnotedfinancialjournalistJasonZweig,thisHarperBusinessEssentialseditionofthetimelessclassicoffersreadersanevenclearerunderstandingofGraham'swisdomasitshouldbeappliedtoday.

10 takes you step by step through the process of creating a market-beating stock portfolio, and shows you how to trade stocks using a combination of both fundamental and technical analysis. With this book as your guide, you'll quickly learn how to get into a stock at the right time and, more importantly, when to exit that position. You'll also discover how to view the market and interpret what is happening on a broader scale, so you can maximize profits on individual positions and boost the overall performance of your portfolio.

The Glittering Silver Market describes in much clarity, the history, experiences and expectations of consumers in this category. As a consumer banker in Asia Pacific, I found the research and forecast related to "silver" consumers in China, Hong Kong and Taiwan particularly interesting. It is an excellent piece of work for the business as well as the leisure reader.--Dicky Yip, OBE, Executive Vice President, Bank of Communications, General Manager, HSBC Dr. Yuwa Hedrick- has put his finger on a major consumer trend in Asia: the rise of the elderly consumer market. Through Concise statistics, insightful observations and illuminating anecdotes, he has skillfully weaved a powerful and convincing story on the rise of the silver market in the major Asian Countries. It is a book that researchers, businessmen, financial analysts and public policy makers should read to derive deep insights on the enormous future impact of elderly consumer spending in Asia.--Professor Tan Kong Yan, Director, Asia Research Center,

The intimate, fly-on-the wall tale of the decline and fall of anAmerica icon With one notable exception, the firms that make up what we know asWall Street have always been part of an inbred, insular culturethat most people only vaguely understand. The exception was MerrillLynch, a firm that revolutionized the stock market by bringing WallStreet to Main Street, setting up offices in far-flung cities andtowns long ignored by the giants of finance. With its “thunderingherd” of financial advisers, perhaps no other business, whether infinancial services or elsewhere, so epitomized the American spirit.Merrill Lynch was not only “bullish on America,” it was a bigreason why so many average Americans were able to grow wealthy byinvesting in the stock market. Merrill Lynch was an icon. Its sudden decline, collapse, andsale to Bank of America was a shock. How did it happen? Why did ithappen? And what does this story of greed, hubris, and incompetencetell us about the culture of Wall Street that continues to

“Leading financial columnist MarksJarvis presents the everyman’s guide to saving for retirement. The idea of navigating the world of 401Ks and Roth IRAs leaves many people scared, cold, or both. This book will help reduce the confusion, anxiety and avoidance that many people associate with saving for retirement. Informed by thousands of calls and emails from readers over the years, MarksJarvis understands exactly what people want and need to know about managing their personal finances. Here, she provides guidance and answers common questions in an organized and reader-friendly style. Readers will learn how to calculate what they’ll need for their nest egg, how to open an IRA, make sense of mutual funds and when to consult a financial advisor. Sensible–but not stuffy–this book will convince young people to start saving now, and will help ensure that panicked middle-aged readers will not be spending their golden years in the poor house." --Kirkus Reports

Dr. Alexander Elder leads you into 16 trading rooms where you meet traders who open up their diaries and show you their trades. Some of them manage money, others trade for themselves; some trade for a living, others are on the semi-professional level. All are totally serious and honest in sharing their trades with those who would like to learn. You will meet American and international traders who trade stocks, futures, and options using a variety of methods. All are normally very private, but now, thanks to their relationships with Dr. Elder, you can see exactly how these traders decide to enter and exit trades. Each chapter illustrates an entry and an exit for two trades, with comments by Dr. Elder. With this book as your guide, you can get closer to mastering the key themes of trading—psychology, tactics, risk control, record keeping, and the decision-making process. The companion Study Guide is filled with striking insights and practical advice allowing you to test your knowledge and reinforce the p

"The Accidental Fundraiser fills a big gap on my shelf of indispensable books on fundraising. I've been waiting for years for someone to write this book, so I could stop hemming and hawing when people ask me how to raise money for their PTA or local theater group. Stephanie Roth and Mimi Ho have produced a common-sense, down-to-earth guide that's based on years of solid experience in grassroots fundraising. It's easy to read and full of forms and checklists that will show the most inexperienced fundraiser the path to success." —Mal Warwick, Mal Warwick & Associates "The Accidental Fundraiser is a quick and easy guide for the unsophisticated fundraising volunteer (like me!). The examples in each of the fundraising strategies were specific and realistic and the forms were quite useful. Fundraising can be an uncomfortable and sometimes overwhelming task but the book gives a clear process to follow that will give confidence to even the fundraising novice." —Susan Shub, PTA trea

Like a devastating tornado, economic downturns can flatten some investments and leave others in good shape. But by interpreting the spending patterns of key segments of the population, you can predict where tomorrow's risks and rewards will be. Surviving the Storm gives you the tools to know why, where, and when large groups of people will be spending their money - and ultimately, whether the stock market is going to crash or soar. Written by noted financial speaker and columnist Jim Lunney, Surviving the Storm shows you how to analyze birthrates, spending patterns, and economic seasons to predict the best diversification of your portfolio. One of only a handful of certified demographers in the country, Lunney's strategy is based on logical science. Through his successful eight-step presentation, you can learn to see your portfolio through his eyes and plan your investment strategy based on when and why people do things. Armed with Jim Lunny's advice, you'll be able to predict the economic seasons

First in a new series based on information from Standard & Poor’s—the leading financial information organization—Standard & Poor’s Guide to Money & Investing demystifies the world of stocks, bonds, mutual funds, futures, and options, empowering you to make informed investment decisions, measure your performance, and evaluate the risks and rewards. Completely up-to-date to reflect significant changes in investing due to new technologies and the Internet, this concise, easy-to-read guide explains how to understand the markets, evaluate companies, and spot trends to invest for success. Also covered are forces driving the economy and the roles of institutions from the Federal Reserve to multinational banks to the stock exchanges.

The classic guide to the securities markets, revised to reflectthe realities of a new millennium. In the past decade, thecomplicated world of investing has changed--dramatically. Stocks,Bonds, Options, Futures is now thoroughly revised and updated tohelp novice financial professionals as well as individualinvestors, who want a better understanding of the securitiesmarket, navigate this daunting new financial terrain withconfidence. Stuart Veale, an investment industry veteran andrespected author, provides an insider's look at the marketrealities of today and tomorrow. This reliable resource examines the impact of recentdevelopments and current trends in the various securities markets.Among the topics Veale covers and has updated in this secondedition are: Internet-based trading and analysis The adoption ofthe Euro Changes in the way OTC orders are executed The varioustypes of securities, including money market instruments, USTreasury Securities, bonds, mortgage-backed securities, and stocksReal world applic

Plumbers and Visionaries: Securities Settlement and Europe’s Financial Market is a path-breaking account of the history and future of the securities settlement industry in Europe. Written by experienced journalist and author, Peter Norman, this book takes a look at the less visible, but nevertheless critical segment of the global capital markets, following the development of securities settlement across Europe’s frontiers. It encompasses the free-wheeling days of the Eurobond market in the 1960s, through the growing integration of the European Union, to the highly regulated and efficient multi-trillion euro business securities settlement it is today. This book is the story of a financial sector that has grown hugely in importance in the 40 years since Euroclear, now the world’s premier settlement system for domestic and international securities transactions, was created to deal with a settlement crisis that threatened to smother the international capital market in its infancy. Beginning wi

A practical, hands-on guide to building your mastery ofcandlestick charting and analysis Candlestick charting has become one of today’s most populartechnical analysis tools for both individual and professionalinvestors. And it’s much easier than you probably think. In fact,creating a candlestick chart demands no more information thantraditional charting requires. With candle pattern analysis, thepayoff is a deeper look into the minds of investors and a clearerview of supply and demand dynamics. In this companion volume to his bestselling Candlestick ChartingExplained, Gregory L. Morris delivers hands-on knowledge you needto make candlestick charting and analysis a key element of yourportfolio-building strategy. With this book you will be ableto: Identify candle patterns and quickly see what traders and investorsare thinking Use reversal patterns to enter or reverse your positions Identify continuation patterns to establish additionalpositions Utilize charting software to recognize patterns automatica

Based on the popular public television series MoneyTrack, The MoneyTrack Method offers you the principles, techniques, and approaches that allow real people of all incomes to become successful investors. Steering you away from the get-rich-quick mentality that sinks so many, this book shows you how patience and planning pay off, as well as how good investing habits lead to better overall financial health. Filled with in-depth insights and real-world examples, The MoneyTrack Method outlines the time-tested principles of smart investing, and shows you how others have already applied them. 作者简介： Pam Krueger is executive producer, co-anchor, and creator of the national public television MoneyTrack series. With a passion for economics and the stock market, Krueger worked as a stockbroker for nine years before leaving her "day job" to become a full-time television reporter and producer. She was a co-anchor and producer on ABC-TV's Emmy Award–winning program, Marketplace in San Francisco, and a rep

Whether you're thinking of changing your superannuation fund now or some time in the future, you need all the facts.This informative,plain-English guide gives you the tools and tips tohelp you select the right fund for your super needs.

Offering a straightforward, non-intimidating approach tolearning investing, this book gives beginner investors theknowledge they need to understand documentation and investingconcepts--from key terms to complicated interest-bearingaccounts.

Identify and understand the risks facing your portfolio,how to quantify them, and the best tools to hedge them This book scrutinizes the various risks confronting a portfolio,equips the reader with the tools necessary to identify andunderstand these risks, and discusses the best ways to hedgethem. The book does not require a specialized mathematical foundation,and so will appeal to both the generalist and specialist alike. Forthe generalist, who may not have a deep knowledge of mathematics,the book illustrates, through the copious use of examples, how toidentify risks that can sometimes be hidden, and provides practicalexamples of quantifying and hedging exposures. For the specialist,the authors provide a detailed discussion of the mathematicalfoundations of risk management, and draw on their experience ofhedging complex multi-asset class portfolios, providing practicaladvice and insights. Provides a clear de*ion of the risks faced by managerswith equity, fixed income, commodity, credit and foreign exc

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In Crash Profits, Dr. Weiss weaves a compelling story of Wall Street’s deceit, crimes, and blunders that gave birth to today’s treacherous investing environment. His story then crosses into the future, painting a vivid and alarming picture of the potential damage these misdeeds and mistakes could continue to cause for your stock, bond, and real estate investments in the months ahead. Best of all, Dr. Weiss gives you easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions to make PROFITS–both while the market is falling and when it recovers. With against-the-grain attitude, seasoned market wisdom, and a fast-reading narrative style, Crash Profits outlines TEN practical strategies that will help you secure a bright financial future regardless of your age or financial situation. Using real examples fresh from today’s latest events, this invaluable guide provides a practical plan to protect you from losses and get you started immediately on a fast track to recovery and profits. With Crash Profits you will . . .

A detailed look at how to profit in the precious metals market Today, gold, silver, platinum, and palladium offer a new and different profit potential for those who understand the impact of new technologies, new economic forces, and new demographics. Updated to reflect changes in this market since the mid-1990s, The Precious Metals Trader focuses on new developments that could translate into serious profit-making trends-from electrically-generated automobiles that could substantially increase demand for platinum to the increased use of composites in dentistry, which could negatively impact the use of both silver and gold. The Precious Metals Trader also explains the supply/demand fundamentals of the four precious metals-gold, silver, platinum, and palladium-and provides projections about long-term trends and profit opportunities that will coincide with them. Filled with fresh insights from Philip Gotthelf-one of the top experts in this field-The Precious Metals Trader offers readers the guidance they need to

Meet the cr me de la crème of the new breed of hedge fund managers, learn how they evaluate world financial markets, hear about their winners and losers, and discover how they apply proprietary strategies to stay ahead of the curve. Through broad-scope interviews with 15 highly successful managers, The Investor's Guide to Hedge Funds provides unparalleled insight into each major hedge fund strategy, its strengths, weaknesses, and performance characteristics. Most importantly, this book shows that despite the sensational headlines, adding hedge funds to a portfolio of stocks and bonds can reduce risk and improve overall performance.