The Basics of Investing by Benton E. Gup - 9780471548539

The Basics of InvestingAuthor(s): Benton E. Gup\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc, United States\nImprint: John Wiley & Sons Inc\nISBN-13: 9780471548539, 978-0471548539\nSynopsis\nWritten for students and business neophytes alike, it provides a thorough grounding in the art of investing. Defines the basic types of securities and the concepts of risk and return; explains how the securities market operates; shows how to analyze securities step-by-step; explores the issues of administering investments in stocks, tax shelters, real estate and other investments; and deals with the special situations that might arise in convertibles, commodities and derivative securities. Financial analysis from a global perspective is included.