Stock Investing for Everyone

Stock Investing for Everyone

This book is written for a broad category of investors ranging fromthe inexperienced part-timer interested in learning more aboutanalyzing stocks and taking advantage of market trends to theseasoned pro, aiming to hone his or her skills and learn more aboutthe latest investment strategies, tools, and techniques.

Written by an exceptionally well qualified author team one of whom,Vaqar Zuberi, was ranked among the top 5% of proprietary tradersfor seven years running Stock Investing for Everyone covers all thebases, from market fundamentals to advanced electronic stockscreening and ranking tools. Without abstruse theory or complexmathematics, it supplies clear, step-by-step instructions on howto:
* Research stocks using the Internet, newsletters, company reports,and other major resources
* Use sophisticated stock valuation tools and techniques
* Conduct fundamental and technical analysis
* Analyze key fundamental and momentum indicators such as EPS,trading volume, moving averages, and others
* Recognize and exploit market trends
* Screen and rank stocks using both traditional and the latestelectronic tools
* Interpret stock behavior and effectively handle both weakeningand red-hot stocks
* Use the investment strategies and techniques of stock marketprofessionals
* Employ sophisticated risk and portfolio management techniques
* Screen stocks using the original, highly effective "Express"method

Stock Investing for Everyone arms you with the knowledge and skillsyou need to minimize risk and maximize the returns on your stockinvestments.

Praise for Stock Investing for Everyone

"A valuable source of investment strategies and general investinginformation for all levels of investors. I work in the financialindustry, providing investment research data to individual andinstitutional investors,and I still learned a great deal from thisbook. Any investor can use the tools provided here to help makeprofitable investment decisions. I strongly recommend this book toanyone who is beginning to enter the market or to experiencedinvestors seeking to broaden their knowledge base."
Brett A. Bernstein, Vice President, Zacks Investment Research,Inc.

"What makes this book terrific is that it provides a very thoroughand up-to-date treatment of stock analysis, particularly as tostock valuation, that individual investors can easily understand."Chuck Hill, Director of Research, First Call Corporation

"The authors provide a thorough and comprehensive guide to the do sand don ts of stock investing." Jim Solloway, former Director ofResearch, Argus Research Corp.

"A comprehensive, nuts-and-bolts book that can meet the needs ofnovice, experienced, and professional stock market investors.Unlike most books on investing, this book focuses solely on thestock market and, consequently, fills a void in that area." IsidroA. Diaz-Tous, President, Encor-America, Inc.'Stock Investing for Everyone' richtet sich an die wachsende Zahl von Leuten, die ihre Geldanlage selbst in die Hand nehmen: Seriöse Anleger, die zwar die Technik des Aktienkaufs beherrschen, aber fortgeschrittene Analysemethoden erlernen möchten, damit sie mit möglichst geringem Zeitaufwand Aktienwerte analysieren können. Anders als die meisten anderen Autoren konzentriert sich Khan ausschließlich auf den Aktienmarkt. Er behandelt das Kursverhalten einzelner Aktien und den Gesamtmarkt anhand von schrittweisen Anleitungen, wie man mit Hilfe verschiedener Anlagestrategien Kurse überwacht, Werte bonitätsmäßig einstuft und schließlich bestimmte Aktien auswählt. Ursprünglich als zweibändiges Set herausgegeben, erscheint diese Neuauflage aktualisiert und komprimiert jetzt in einem einzigen handlichen Band. (10/99)
Why Invest in the Stock Market.

Stock Classifications.

Stock Research Sources.

Factors Influencing Stock Prices.

Valuing Stocks.

Fundamental and Technical Analysis.

Stock Market Indicators.

More Stock Market Indicators.

Sentiment Indicators.

Economic Indicators.

Understanding Stock Market Behavior.

Understanding Stock Behavior.

Investment Principles and Strategies.

Screening and Selecting Stocks: An Overview.

Screening and Ranking Stocks: The Details.

Analyzing Stocks.

Selling Strategies.

Risk and Portfolio Management.

Investing Rules and Tips.

Select Stocks the Fast Way: The "Express" Method.

Appendices.

Glossary.

Index. ARSHAD KHAN is the President of Stocks Advisory Group. He is anexperienced stock market player who started his career with NCSCorporation, a Wall Street investment firm, and has written severalbooks on stock market investing, performance improvement, andengineering. He also teaches at the University of California(Berkeley and Santa Cruz Extensions).

VAQAR ZUBERI is a senior trader with Schonfeld Securities. He hasranked in the top 5% of proprietary traders since 1990. He hastraded billions of dollars in the past few years and achievedannual returns as high as 39%. Since 1992, his annualized returnshave averaged 32.6%, three points higher than the returns achievedby legendary fund manager Peter Lynch. $Tock Investing for Everyone This book is written for a broad category of investors—ranging from the inexperienced part-timer interested in learning more about analyzing stocks and taking advantage of market trends to the seasoned pro, aiming to hone his or her skills and learn more about the latest investment strategies, tools, and techniques. Written by an exceptionally well qualified author team—one of whom, Vaqar Zuberi, was ranked among the top 5% of proprietary traders for seven years running—Stock Investing for Everyone covers all the bases, from market fundamentals to advanced electronic stock screening and ranking tools. Without abstruse theory or complex mathematics, it supplies clear, step-by-step instructions on how to:

• Research stocks using the Internet, newsletters, company reports, and other major resources
• Use sophisticated stock valuation tools and techniques
• Conduct fundamental and technical analysis
• Analyze key fundamental and momentum indicators such as EPS, trading volume, moving averages, and others
• Recognize and exploit market trends
• Screen and rank stocks using both traditional and the latest electronic tools
• Interpret stock behavior and effectively handle both weakening and red-hot stocks
• Use the investment strategies and techniques of stock market professionals
• Employ sophisticated risk and portfolio management techniques
• Screen stocks using the original, highly effective "Express" method

Stock Investing for Everyone arms you with the knowledge and skills you need to minimize risk and maximize the returns on your stock investments. Stock Investing for Everyone

This book is written for a broad category of investors?ranging from the inexperienced part-timer interested in learning more about analyzing stocks and taking advantage of market trends to the seasoned pro, aiming to hone his or her skills and learn more about the latest investment strategies, tools, and techniques.

Written by an exceptionally well qualified author team?one of whom, Vaqar Zuberi, was ranked among the top 5% of proprietary traders for seven years running?Stock Investing for Everyone covers all the bases, from market fundamentals to advanced electronic stock screening and ranking tools. Without abstruse theory or complex mathematics, it supplies clear, step-by-step instructions on how to:

• Research stocks using the Internet, newsletters, company reports, and other major resources
• Use sophisticated stock valuation tools and techniques
• Conduct fundamental and technical analysis
• Analyze key fundamental and momentum indicators such as EPS, trading volume, moving averages, and others
• Recognize and exploit market trends
• Screen and rank stocks using both traditional and the latest electronic tools
• Interpret stock behavior and effectively handle both weakening and red-hot stocks
• Use the investment strategies and techniques of stock market professionals
• Employ sophisticated risk and portfolio management techniques
• Screen stocks using the original, highly effective "Express" method

Stock Investing for Everyone arms you with the knowledge and skills you need to minimize risk and maximize the returns on your stock investments.

Praise for Stock Investing for Everyone

"A valuable source of investment strategies and general investing information for all levels of investors. I work in the financial industry, providing investment research data to individual and institutional investors,and I still learned a great deal from this book. Any investor can use the tools provided here to help make profitable investment decisions. I strongly recommend this book to anyone who is beginning to enter the market or to experienced investors seeking to broaden their knowledge base."
?Brett A. Bernstein, Vice President, Zacks Investment Research, Inc.

"What makes this book terrific is that it provides a very thorough and up-to-date treatment of stock analysis, particularly as to stock valuation, that individual investors can easily understand."?Chuck Hill, Director of Research, First Call Corporation

"The authors provide a thorough and comprehensive guide to the do?s and don?ts of stock investing." ? Jim Solloway, former Director of Research, Argus Research Corp.

"A comprehensive, nuts-and-bolts book that can meet the needs of novice, experienced, and professional stock market investors. Unlike most books on investing, this book focuses solely on the stock market and, consequently, fills a void in that area." ? Isidro A. Diaz-Tous, President, Encor-America, Inc.