{"product_id":"the-basics-of-investing-isbn-9780471548539","title":"The Basics of Investing","description":"Written 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. INVESTING IN SECURITIES AND OTHER ASSETS.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Equity Securities.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Debt Securities.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Risks and Returns.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e THE SECURITIES BUSINESS.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e How the Securities Business Works.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Services of Stockbrokerage Firms.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e The New York Stock Exchange.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Averages and Indexes.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e ANALYZING SECURITIES.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Sources of Information.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Analyzing the Economy.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Analyzing Industries.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Analyzing Companies.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Financial Statement Analysis and Valuation.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Technical Analysis, Formula Plans, and Investment Strategies.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e INVESTMENT ADMINISTRATION.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Making Investment Decisions.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Taxes and Tax Shelters.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Real Estate Investments.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Antiques, Gems, and Other Investments.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e SPECIAL SITUATIONS.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Stock and Index Options.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Convertible Securities, Warrants, and Rights.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Commodities.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Appendices.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Glossary.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Index.  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBenton E. Gup\u003c\/strong\u003e holds the Robert Hunt Cochrane\/Alabama Bankers Association Chair at the University of Alabama. Dr. Gup is the author or editor of twenty-nine books, and his articles on financial subjects have appeared in leading finance journals. His most recent books are \u003cem\u003eThe Valuation Handbook\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eThe Financial and Economic Crises: An International Perspective\u003c\/em\u003e. In 2009, Dr. Gup was awarded the Midwest Finance Association's Lifetime Achievement Award.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47990165242085,"sku":"NP9780471548539","price":207.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780471548539.jpg?v=1761786753","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/the-basics-of-investing-isbn-9780471548539","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}