All About STOCKS

This third edition to All About Stocks has been rewritten to include

information that will make investors feel more knowledgeable

about their investments in stocks. Investing in stocks is not easy

because the process is filled with questions, recrimination, and

insecurity. Hindsight always provides the clarity as to what stocks

should have been purchased, but looking to the future many

investors are afraid to make investment decisions to take advantage

of opportunities in the market. The aim of this book is to provide a

clear understanding of the characteristics of stocks, their risks and

returns, the workings of the stock market, valuation of stocks, the

use of fundamental and technical analysis in the choice of stocks to

buy and sell, the differences between value, growth, and momentum stocks, and the theories of the stock markets.

Among the many changes to this edition are new chapters on

the valuation of stocks, investing in foreign stocks, and exchangetraded funds. Each chapter includes many new sections to provide

both beginning and sophisticated investors with the tools and

knowledge to increase their returns without significantly increasing their risks through the building of a diversified portfolio. As

a more informed investor, it will be easier for you to make better

decisions regarding your stock investments.