Investor's Desk Reference
The McGraw-Hill Investor's
Desk Reference puts today's most important and often misunderstood investment information
at your fingertips. A concise, complete encyclopedia of the terms and concepts that form
the foundation of modern investing, it will ensure that you depend on knowledge and facts,
instead of cross-your-fingers guesswork, when making your most important investment
decisions.
The only book on the market
to make perfect sense out of every important aspect of today's tumultuous, high-stakes
investment arena, The McGraw-Hill Investor's Desk Reference is the ideal fingertip
reference for any investor from beginner to veteran. Turn to it for every question you
have on topics including:
• The U.S. economy •
Buying and selling stocks and bonds • International economies and investing • NYSE,
Nasdaq, and other financial exchanges
• Types of risk • IRAs,
401 (k)s, annuities, and other retirement plans
• Custodial accounts and
college planning • Mutual funds • Life insurance
• Options and futures •
Real estate and real estate investment trusts (REITs)
• Precious metals •
Investment strategies • Financial media • Important , websites • Acronyms ;/
Prom simple savings bonds to
complex options strategies, and from calculating interest to forecasting stock returns.
The McGraw-Hill Investor's Desk Reference is the one book you need to understand every
aspect of today's investment marketplace.
Unless you know everything
there is to know about today's tumultuous investment environment and we mean everything
you need a copy of The McGraw-Hill Investor's Desk Reference on your bookshelf or desktop.
Why?
Because it's all here. What
are the many important differences between a deductible IRA and a Roth IRA? Look them up
in chapter 6. Inexpensive strategies to reduce your stock market risk with covered calls?
Options and more are explained in chapter 14. How to use technical analysis to buy stocks
just before they shoot up in price? Chapter 18.
This one-of-a-kind reference
will help you make the right decisions in virtually every area of your investment life.
Whether you are a beginning investor acquainting yourself with the basics or a seasoned
professional who needs quick, reliable answers to the questions you face every day, you
can turn to this invaluable resource for:
• Strategies for finding
virtually any information you need free on the Internet
• Ways to invest
aggressively yet prudently in your IRA or other retirement account
• A complete glossary with
definitions of over 300 key terms and concepts
• Proven techniques for
successfully managing risk while still achieving high returns
• Comprehensive
descriptions of major investment styles plus how to determine which work best for you
• In-depth examination of
key economic indicators from interest rates to economic reports
• Descriptions of
international markets and exchanges
• Fascinating sections on
investment pioneers like Warren Buffett and Peter Lynch and their impact on today's
markets
In a world in which informed
investing has become an essential part of everyone's life, only one person you will make
sure your investments are handled appropriately. Make sure you always have the honest,
understandable, and accessible information you need, with The McGraw-Hill Investor's Desk
Reference.
Valuable information on:
Stocks and bonds:which to
buy, basic Valuation techniques, and how to place trades
Mutual fund:open- versus
closed-end, dollar-cost averaging, and the best-performing funds
Online Investing:Electronic
trading strategies and systems, opening an online account
International Investing:Evaluating
risks and rewards, ADRs, emerging markets, Brady bonds
Life insurance and annuities:whether
to buy term or whole life, and where to find the best deals
Real estate:how to evaluate
a property and judge its investment potential for you
Ellie Williams is a forme
brokerage firm manager witi ' over 15 years of banking am \ brokerage experience. She ha
coauthored a number of book on finance, including 99 Great Answers to Everyone's
Investment Questions, All About Your 401 (k) Plan, Th Smart Woman's Guide to Spending,
Saving, an Managing Money, 101 Great Answers to th Toughest Financial Questions, and
others. Tl" holder of six securities licenses, Williams owi MONEYWISE, a financial
training and educatic firm dedicated to helping investors make educatf financial
decisions.
540 pages