Forbes Guide to the Markets: Becoming a Savvy Investor
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What a difference ten years can make. When the first edition of Forbes® Guide to the Markets was published a decade ago, the financial landscape was very different. "Dot coms" were flying high and the global economy was booming. Today, while the climate is very different, the basics and fundamentals remain the same, and the Second Edition of Forbes® Guide to the Markets reflects the most up-to-date look at how best to navigate today's financial markets. As a former chief risk officer of two multibillion-dollar hedge funds, author Marc Groz has a solid understanding of what it takes to become a better investor, and with the Second Edition of Forbes® Guide to the Markets, he shares his insights with you. Designed to help both the new and experienced investor enter today's turbulent markets with confidence, the Second Edition of Forbes® Guide to the Markets 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 proven investment principles, this practical guide has been completely revised to reflect new trends and changes in the markets, including:Updated chapters containing buying and selling techniques; fundamental, technical, and quantitative analysis; and futures and options informationThe emergence of exchange-traded funds, alternative investments, and derivativesThe role of hedge funds in an investment portfolio and the effects of the subprime crisisDiversification and calculating returnsAnd much more An essential resource for both the new and seasoned investor, this authoritative guide is a must-read for anyone who intends on improving their investment endeavors.
AcknowledgmentsNote to the ReaderIntroduction: Becoming a Savvy InvestorSect. IEstablishing a Frame of Reference1Ch. 1From "Dumb" Barter to Intelligent Agents3Ch. 2Point-Counterpoint11Ch. 3Confronting Information Overload15Sect. IIStocks and Equity Markets19Ch. 4Varieties of Stocks21Ch. 5Stock Markets39Ch. 6Three Views of the Numbers55Ch. 7Where to Find Information on Stocks and Financial Markets75Ch. 8How to Buy and Sell Stock87Sect. IIIMutual Funds and Investment Companies97Ch. 9A History and Overview of the Mutual Fund Business99Ch. 10Advantages of Mutual Funds105Ch. 11Disadvantages109Ch. 12Sources of Information on Mutual Funds117Ch. 13Related Instruments123Sect. IVBonds and Other Fixed-Income Securities129Ch. 14Seven Characteristics of Bonds131Ch. 15How the Other $12 Trillion Is Invested137Sect. VOptions, Futures, and Other Derivatives: Engines of Financial Innovation155Ch. 16Options157Ch. 17Futures167Ch. 18Other Derivatives173Sect. VISumming Up Risk and Return177Ch. 19How Well Are My Investments Doing?179Ch. 20Coming to Grips with the Many Dimensions of Risk193Ch. 21A Crescendo of Change205Glossary209Index239
