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"A couple of weeks ago I went to Washington to contradict under the solemn obligation of my oath a gross and wanton calumny which, based upon nothing but anonymous and irresponsible gossip, had been uttered regarding my name.

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This is an EXACT reproduction of a book published before 1923. This IS NOT an OCR'd book with strange characters, introduced typographical errors, and jumbled words.This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. ... Read more

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You can lose a lot of money with online stock trading is you don’t exercise care and caution. However, the 81-page eBook, “Online Stock Trading Made Easy” explains stock trading online so well that you will feel empowered to trade online. With the help of the effective trading tips that this book presents, you cannot possibly make a mistake; instead, you will soon find yourself making a fortune.

These Are Some Of The Tips You Will Find In The Book :

* Selecting an Online Broker
* Types Of Online Brokers
* Choosing An Online Broker
* Financial Advisors And Other Experts
* Techniques To Beat Barriers In Day Trading
* Techniques For Overcoming Day Trading Obstacles
* The Science Of Stock Market Technical Analysis
* The Science Of Technical Analysis Of The Market
* Online Trading Software
* Commercial Online Software
* International Stock Trading
* Stock Trading In A Foreign Country
* Day Trading Stocks: Advices And Tips Before Considering This Kind Of Trading
* Day Trading Stocks: Tips And Tricks Before Considering Such Trade
* Currency Trading Software: Lights, Camera, Action!
* Use FOREX Software To Increase Your Returns
* Charting And Technical Analysis: A Great Tool For Your Trades
* Charting And Technical Observation Are A Great Boon To Your Stock Trade
* Boosting Your Investment By Trading Commodities Online
* Boost Your Investments With Online Commodities Trade
* An In-Depth Analysis Of Initial Public Offering: IPO Versus Business Loans
* An Analysis Of IPO Versus Business Loans
* All About The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC)
* A Little Know How On CFTC
* All About Online Stock Trading And How To Choose A Company
* Everything About The Stocks Online Commerce Nd About Selecting A Company
* About Commodity Trading
* A Little Info On Commodity Trading
* A Quick Peek At Online Stock Trading Companies
* A Quick Glance At Online Stock Trade Companies
* Underlying Truths About Commodities Trading Systems
* The Truth About Commodity Trading System
* Commodities Trading Firms—The Break That You Are Waiting For


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The only revealing practical step-by-step guide to learning and trading online stocks. The first ever to deal with the issue of practical stock research with the use of revealed stock trading tools, to help you spot good companies that will make you rich. This is a book written for both the newbie and already stock traders. It contains great information/trading resources to nurture anyone to become a professional and an independent stock trader. Learn to build your stock portfolio with good trading plans and  proven stock trading strategies. Shows you how to practice stock trading with virtual money to prepare yourself for the real money investment.

Included In This Book are:

• Meaning of stocks and the terms used in the stock world.

• Fundamental and Technical analysis.

• Goal setting, Motivations and Retirement planning.

• Things needed to start global stock trading.

• Understanding of market forces of Demand and Supply.

• How to research for stocks to buy.

• Stock trading plan and Strategies.

• List of resourceful investment websites.

• How to open a stock account/ list of online brokers and how to make a choose one.

• Necessary investment calculations.

• Money management.

• Demo trading stocks with virtual money.

• Trading word of advice from the gurus: Warren Buffet, Peter Lynch and so on

• List of global companies and their symbols.

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ETFs:
The exciting class of funds for the new millennium

"By now, most sophisticated investors have recognized the value of exchange traded funds as flexible and cost-effective tools for accessing global markets. Wiandt and McClatchy’s book provides essential background on the rapid proliferation of ETFs worldwide, specific product information, and a range of useful investment applications for different types of investors, all in a highly readable framework."
–Steven A. Schoenfeld, Managing Director, Head of International Equity Management, Barclays Global Investors

"Exchange traded funds are the most exciting new investment vehicle that Wall Street has wheeled out in many years. In this clear, comprehensive new book, Jim Wiandt and Will McClatchy not only deliver the ‘insider’s guide’ that their subtitle promises, but also help investors get their bearings in using these new instruments effectively."
–John Prestbo, Editor, Dow Jones Indexes

"Comprehensive, authoritative, and beautifully written. A must for both individual investors and professionals interested in this rapidly evolving area: Don’t buy shares without it."
–William Bernstein, Efficient Frontier Advisors

"Exchange Traded Funds, like the Indexfunds.com Web site that its authors help run, is must reading for every investor who uses ETFs."
–Gary Gastineau, Nuveen Investments

"Exchange traded funds meet the two primary objectives for successful investing: they add value and they’re cheap. From one cover to the other, this book provides insight into the ETF market that can benefit all investors."
–Diane Garnick, Global Investment Strategist, State Street Global Advisors ... Read more

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Understandable primer on ETFs
While I have been following the growth of ETFs for a some time in the financial media, I've been confused about how to select them and why they're sound investment alternatives. This book provided sound discussions about the various funds and why this is a good investment strategy. The charts were helpful and overall this is a very well written investment book

Want to learn more about ETFs?
I did, and I found that this book gave me a clear and comprehensive knowledge base for this new (at least new to me) investment vehicle. ... Read more

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Praise for The Stock Market Course

"An essential guide for anyone who wants to avoid getting burned in the stock market. This book tells you how to make money and how not to lose it. Risk management is something that institutional investors have long employed to limit their losses and boost their long-term gains. This book explains risk thoughtfully and enjoyably."–Michael Molinski, Mutual Funds Editor and International Editor, CBSMarketWatch

"An excellent book that explains all of the critical factors that affect your investments. Comprehensively discusses how to analyze companies and markets. The simple descriptions paired with valuable online resources allow the reader to obtain critical information for making investing decisions.With the breadth of this coverage, you can’t help but learn something new!"–Victoria Vestal, Yahoo! Finance

"Fontanills and Gentile have written the comprehensive stock market book–stuff you want to know now, stuff you’ll have to know later. Complete the workbook and you’ll have fast-tracked your investing foundation.

"A classic must-read primer for both the novice and experienced investor...comprehensive and easy-to-read, this book provides an innovative approach for learning how to survive in today’s volatile markets. If you need the bottom line on trading do’s and don’ts, read this book!"–Julie Craig, eSignal

"A comprehensive book on the equity and option markets for both the new and experienced investor. Readers can benefit from increased knowledge and a focused and disciplined approach to the markets.

"This is the best course I’ve seen in 20 years in the investment business...profit from it."–Clay H. Womack, Chairman & CEO, Direct Capital Markets, Inc.

"The best stock market introduction ever written for traders and investors searching for the path of trading success."–Francis Gagnon, Producer for Active Traders (LiveCharts & QCharts), Quote.

"If you wish to increase your knowledge and profitability in trading and investing, here is where you’ll learn."–Bill M. Williams, PhD, CTA, and author of Trading Chaos and New Trading Dimensions ... Read more

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Comprehensive
The book discusses in great detail all the important stock market ratios and indicators and many of the lesser ones. It expounds on many styles and strategies to buying and selling stocks, including active trading strategies, value investing, technical analysis and fundamental analysis. The problem I have with exposing the beginner to strategies such as active trading is that research has shown that it is futile and will result in a loss for nearly all traders after trading expenses (You are up against thousands of MBA graduates who will stay up later then you and get up earlier then you ). I believe the downside of each strategy should be explained and who has been successful using it, so that the beginner has an idea of what he is up against. That being said, there is tremendous value in the book because of its detailed explanation of how to analyze company reports, what the valuation indicators mean (ie, p/e) and how to use them.

Are you OVERWHELMED with INFOMERCIALS on How to Get Rich Quick by TRADING STOCKS?
AND...
Are you among the large percent of OVERWHELMED people wondering...
What the HECK are STOCKS?

Well, this is the book for you!

The authors George A. Fontanills and Tom Gentile did an excellent job in presenting the BASICS of the stock market. This is the real deal. They thoroughly cover all aspects of the stock market and the factors that affect it. We call this book Stock Market courses 101, 102 and 103 because after finishing this book, we feel you will possess enough knowledge to be able to trade the markets effectively, or at least understandthe process. The great part is that there is a workbook for this material you can purchase to test your newly found wisdom and to reinforce the major concepts in the book.

Starting out totally clueless about the stock market, we feel we have been enlightened!

A Comprehensive Infrastructurefor the Comprehensive/Competent Investor
I picked up this book again after having read it about a year ago.I highly recommend that any beginning investor read this book--more than once and at different times as his/her own investing experience and confidence increases.

There are many things to recommend about the book, but I'll focus on the the most key.First, the book is written in a conversational style that engages the reader.Second, the book discusses all of the major areas in which all investors need to develop skill--it provides the bones of competent and comprehensive investor education.Third, the book layers those bones with enough meat to give the beginning investor a foundational understanding from how the market physically works through technical analysis.Fourth, all of the material is reinforced through the summary "Roadmap of Success".I highly recommend this book.I also recommend George Dagnino's Profiting in Bull and Bear Markets for investors who want to ensure that their investment decisions are in tune with the natural economic cycle.

The stock market course
Excellent course material. The course advises when to get into market, when to exit. I am very satisfied.

Written by committee?
Great idea for a book, but poor execution. The idea is to introduce novices to the stock market and teach them all the fundamentals. But this book is so poorly organized and biased that novices will be only confused, and more knowledgeable investors disappointed. The authors are the sponsors of a web service for options traders, and they never fail to recommend their service. The book is biased toward options trading, technical analysis, momentum trading, and chart analysis: not strategies for beginners.

The organization is extremely confusing, seemingly random, and with lots of repetition. For example, the chapter on option trading comes before the chapters on market analysis. At the end of each chapter there is a summary of the main points of the chapter; great idea, but the only problem is that the chapter summaries do not accurately reflect the chapter contents. For example, the chapter summary for "fundamental analysis" lists the PEG ratio as a key point of the chapter, but the chapter doesn't even mention the PEG ratio! PEG ratio isn't mentioned until a later chapter on "analyzing company reports." In that chapter(p. 237-8), the authors suggest that a P/E ratio of 143(!) is quite acceptable for a growth stock (EMC corp) and that a stock with such a P/E would make a good investment!! EMC Corp. fell from $101 in 2000 to $4 in 2002. It's trading now around $10, with a P/E of 21 (July 2006). On a similar note, Enron is described as a "green" or environmentally friendly stock.

Even worse, the book presents no coherent program for investing in stocks, just a bunch of random, often contradictory advice. It turns out that all the indicators for avoiding a stock are also good indicators for buying the stock if you are a "contrarian" investor. Hardly a coherent trading program for novices. ... Read more

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Praise for EXCHANGE TRADED FUNDS and E-MINI STOCK INDEX FUTURES

"The publishing of Exchange Traded Funds and E-mini Stock Index Futures provides investors, retail and institutional alike, great insight as to the structural advantages and applications of these two innovative investment and trading instruments. The launch of these products continues the trend of democratization of index investing empowering more investors to capitalize on the virtues of indexing. Mr. Lerman’s book is a great reference tool to gain a better understanding of these exciting products."–Nick Lopardo, Vice Chairman, State Street Corporation, and Chairman & CEO, State Street Global Advisors

"This book is a must-read for anyone thinking of investing/trading in Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) and E-mini stock index futures! Lerman combines excellent research with practical examples to provide a comprehensive analysis of one of the fastest growing products in all of finance."–Jay Baker, Vice President of Exchange Traded Funds Marketing, Spear, Leeds & Kellogg

"David is one of the most powerful communicators in the industry. His succinct style and practical examples make this book a must-read for anyone thinking of investing in ETFs and E-mini stock index futures. Standard & Poor’s is proud to have played a role in the success of these innovative and exciting new products."–Shirley Petersen, Vice President, Global Licensing, Standard & Poor’s Corp.

"Here’s a great guide for those looking to get started in index investing and to learn how

by using Wall Street’s most successful new investment vehicles–exchange traded funds and E-mini stock index futures."–Erin Arvedlund, Staff Writer, Barron’s magazine

"The ownership of index funds is a must for all long-term investors. David Lerman has done a terrific job of explaining everything you need to know in order to take advantage of the broad array of index fund products on the market. He shows just how simple it is to be a participant in funds that routinely outperform nearly every money manager in existence."–Lawrence G. McMillan, author of McMillan on Options and President, McMillan Analysis Corp. ... Read more

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Very informative
You will learn all of the basics of ETFs and E-Mini stock futures from this book. The author explains the history of both products and different strategies to trade each one. His experience working for CME helps as well.

Good Foundational Information
I won't complain about this book at all. It has very good basic information on trading the futures market. Experience traders may not need this but this is a very good starting point and think that is essential for all beginners to own this book.

E-BOOK HAS PROBLEMS
I recently purchased the e-book since I'm located overseas (in Saudi Arabia) and postage is sometimes more than the cost of the books.It also takes in excess of 3 weeks to get mail here from the States.I purchased and downloaded the e-book and was all set to print.I could only print the first 14 pages and then was notified by the Abode print driver that I could not print any more pages that day.After doing some checking I found that permissions were set by the publisher that only allowed printing 35 pages every 7 days - what a rip off!!!By the time I can finally print the last pages we'll be celebrating July 4th 2004 (well maybe not that long).But the idea that printing is being restricted after purchase is outrageous. I have written Amazon to inform them.At the very least the publisher should advise of this practice BEFORE YOUR PURCHASE.I will not purchase any e-books until this practice by Wiley is discontinued.

Outstanding for biginners in ETFs and Emini futures
This is a well written book and easy to read about the history of ETFs and Emini futures. The author describes the creation of the likes of SPY, QQQ, SMH. Why is it important to know about these instruments, how they get created, who manages them, their cost effective investing over regular mutual funds. He goes in great detail by listing all EFTs available today with their tickers as well, till the point I don't need to keep going to the internet. I started trading the EFTs for profit and for hedging in particular after reading this book. The introduction about the Emini futures is useful and gave me a good start in this subject.

good book for beginner
good book for beginner who wants to know about ETFs (like me). helped me in reviewing my holdings.

satish paul ... Read more

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TRADE THE WORLD WITH CONFIDENCE

"Barbara Rockefeller brings the authority and perspective of a knowing insider to this well-written account of the risks and opportunities in trading highly leveraged markets like interbank currencies and futures."
–Nelson Freeburg, Editor, Formula Research, Inc.

Face it, the U.S. stock market has been analyzed to death. Long- and short-term investors are looking outside domestic markets to enhance portfolio performance and diversify the way they trade. This is why the concept of a global trader has become so prevalent. Whether you are looking to balance your portfolio, generate profits, or hedge risk, The Global Trader can help you make informed decisions about your global investments. Let Barbara Rockefeller unlock the opportunities and help you find the tools, guidance, and resources to make the most of trading in the less efficient yet potentially more profitable global markets of Europe, Asia, and beyond. ... Read more

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Very good FX information
Barbara has done very well with this book. It is a bit dated but it has the basics and some very good information.

A must read for any Trader
This book is one of those books which is a must read for a Trader to be successful. It is more useful for those who want and operate in global markets and not just plain equity. It also analyses the major events and discloses the facts which most media missed but was crucial to the risk taken by the particular trader.

At least READ the book before panning it!
I cannot believe the two reviews that currently (November 2005) appear regarding this book: one critic admits to never even having read it, while the other goes off on jesuitical semantics!

The book is a good one, as are Ms. Rockefeller's other books. She also runs a very good trading advisory service, that has made me a LOT of money!

That being said, this edition is now over four years old, in a market that changes very rapidly. I hope that she will soon be coming out with an updated edition of the book, addressing all the many changes that have occurred in the FX market since this edition.

BOOK NOT RECOMMENDED
This book is full of misinformation. For example, the author claims that value investors rely on the efficiency of the markets, when, in fact, what they do is exploit market inefficiencies. I have yet to meet a value investor who believes the Efficient Market Theory. She also compares trading to investing by saying that the goal of trading is to make money, while the goal of equity investing is to preserve capital! Of course preserving capital is certainly important, but have you ever met an equity investor whose goal it wasn't to make money? If capital preservation were the goal, investors wouldn't buy equities, they'd buy bonds or other instruments that guarantee the capital. She also claims that there's no risk management in equity investing, adding that traders do manage risk. The truth is that trading is a losing proposition for most people, and it wouldn't be that way if managing risk was as straightforward as she implies. Trading can be profitable, but don't put much of your money into it (it's too risky), and find a better book than this one!

If you're a FOREX trader:
Let me say right up front I did not read this book. However, I heard a talk the author gave in 2000, in which she made the following "predictions".

1. The euro would fail as a currency.
2. Great Britain would not enter the EU.

Additionally, to paraphrase, she said that no one in their right mind would trade FOREX; you should trade futures instead. Finally, she showed overhead projections of various technical indicators, some of which she couldn't explain. Huh???

I was all set to buy this book until I heard her talk. For all I know, the book may be excellent, but based on her presentation, I'm not as enthusiastic about spending the 40 bucks.

Just my opinion, and you know what they say about those... ... Read more

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DON'T BUY THIS BOOK if you want handy hints on which shares to buy, because David Cohen is not an investment expert.

DO BUY THIS BOOK if you want to know how brokers behave or if you've ever wondered why investing in the stock market seems to be more of a gamble than a coolly calculated, economic exercise. David Cohen examines the psychology of the real stock market, not the share prices, buildings or machines, but the people who work there and the people who invest their money in it.

Fear, Greed and Panic shows that economic facts are less important than feelings, for both professional investors and lay people. Try the risk questionnaire to see how you fare. Lots of people are shy about admitting that they want to make money. If you can understand the people involved in the money markets you will know a lot more about share prices than any clever software package can reveal.

Comments on the hardback edition:

"David Cohen's book has hit upon a rich seam, which is far more edifying than any beginner's guide to investing . . . his objective eye from one profession looking at another gives the reader a far better insight of the markets than many an expert I have read." - Justin Urquhart Stewart, The Independent

"Cohen attempts to address what makes the markets tick in his thoroughly engaging work . . . fascinating book." - Conn O Midheach, Irish Times

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Customer Reviews (3)

Fear, Greed and Panic
This book is dedicated to the bursting technology bubble in 2001 but proves to be valid for the events of 2008. David Cohen's style is fluent and entertaining - he manages to convey the psychology of decision making under stress with ease. The questionaires give the reader the feeling of being an active participant. The book combines theory with good research of the author. The interviews and case studies are well selected and clearly illuminate the subject matter. A well balanced, educational and enjoyable read.

The Splendid Book
I am a psychologist, who works on a dissertation "Socio-psychological study of personal traits, contributory to success in investing". Of all maybe 100 books I read on the subject, this is the GOOD ONE.

Psychological Jibber-Jabber
If you are a psychologist you might find this book interesting.Keyword on MIGHT....it is very bland and the grammar of the English is like a first grader.I was dissapointed by this book.An example of what was discussed was that people want money because when they are babies they suck and ... and become anal retentive.If that kind of information does you good, then this is your book. ... Read more

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Discover How Investing in Exchange-Traded Funds Can Help You Build a Winning Financial Portfolio"Archie Richards delivers the nuts and bolts of ETFs---and much more that the investor needs to know." Gary L. Gastineau, early developer of exchange-traded funds,Managing Director of ETF Consultants, LLC"ETFs are not a form of extraterrestrial, but they do remain a mystery to many. We should be grateful to Archie Richards for explaining everything about them and also offering mush useful advice. This is a timely and terrific book on one of today's hottest investment topics."Hunter Lewis, Co-founder, Cambridge Associates, LLC "Understanding exchange-Traded Funds is a no-nonsense approach to setting financial priorities, and a crash course on the basics of investing. Archie's description of various investments gives the information you need to become a wise investor." Steve and Annette and book reviewer for Better Investing magazine, and moreHow to use ETFs for asset allocation or retirement accounts How and where to buy ETFs The ETFs offered by Barclays, Vanguard, State Street, and other companies Avoiding common ETF mistakes and misconceptions ... Read more

Customer Reviews (3)

Perfect for the individual investor, a bit too basic for a seasoned professional
I can't give it lower than 3 stars, because the book is generally titled "Understanding exchange traded funds".I should have known it would be somewhat basic.It provides good, accurate information in layman's terms.

That said, it doesn't really go beyond that. If you are an academic or practitioner, this would only be used as an entry level quick read.It's very short.If you're an individual investor, this is probably a great digestible way to learn about ETFs.

Not impressed
I found this book to be far too basic. The first part of the book spends far too long on the general stock market and the actual study of ETF's I found to be shallow and incomplete. I didn't bother to finish reading it. I went and bought "The ETF Book" by Ferri instead. A far more comprehensive study of the industry.

An exceptionally good book for the ETF investor.
I've been an investor for some thirty years. I now invest almost solely in ETFs. I found this book extremely valuable.

To begin with, it is well written and organized well. In addition, it offers the reader lots of current information on almost all of the EFTs currently offered.

It starts out with the basics. So I skipped a lot of that but if you're new to investing, you should read every word. This fantastic book tells you more about EFTs than you'd ever find elsewhere. I was amazed at all the material covered and the information given.

I didn't agree with the author when he advised the reader to use FolioFN. I find Buyandhold better in that the fees for one year at $14.99 per month is less than a year with FolioFN. (This is for unlimited window trades.) But that's the only area in which I had disagreement.

Well, perhaps one other area. He seemed keen on a 60/40 allocation for everyone at all times. I'm not so sure I can buy that. At my age and in a recession, I sleep better with closer to 50/50. But, having said that, I found his idea of nine EFTs wonderful. He showed how to actually lower your risk using more equities and asset classes.

While he doesn't give but one suggested portfolio (which is also on his Web site), it is a good portfolio. It's a bit different from mine but I don't follow any particular advice.

I keep this book together with my other favorite EFT books --- right beside me. If you're interested, the other books are:

The EFT Book
All About Asset Allocation

To me, these are valuable books that I wouldn't part with.

But Richards gives the reader the key elements of ETF costs, redemptions, the three basic categories, tax consequences, and much more. I found the part about taxes especially useful. Oh, and he doesn't believe in IRAs! This is perhaps the first time I've read this in a financial book. But his reasons make a good deal of sense. This book is revolutionary.

Highly recommended. ... Read more

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A Brief History of the 1987 Stock Market Crash with a Discussion of the Federal Reserve Response. 18 pages - AbstractThe 1987 stock market crash was a major systemic shock. Not only did the prices of many financial assets tumble, but market functioning was severely impaired. This paper reviews the events surrounding the crash and discusses the response of the Federal Reserve, which responded in a number of ways to support the operation of financial markets, including the provision of liquidity, in a highly visible fashion. ... Read more

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Techniques to use trading volume as an indicator of market direction

Trading on Volume is the first serious analysis of how to employ this accurate tool in today's fast-action trading environment. Specifically, it details how traders can pinpoint the rise, climax, and fall of the activity of market participants, and dramatically increase their opportunities to buy near stock or market bottoms and sell near tops.

Trading on Volume describes the basics of volume, discusses the value of behavioral science in understanding volume, and then provides actual, market-tested techniques and strategies. Longtime market analyst Don Cassidy presents specific techniques to use volume to trade more efficiently, including:

• Volume crescendos, volume spikes, and crowd formation and dispersion
• How volume reveals market trends and trader psychology
• Practical applications using stocks and exchange-traded index funds

Customer Reviews (8)

Waste of money
I wish I could give it 0 stars.I read a few chapters and put it down.Its just blah blah blah with nothing helpful.Perhaps someone who knows nothing about the market may benefit but otherwise look elsewhere.

Many interesting observations
One of the best is that Cassidy points out that the difference between the individual stock vs. the overal market and the sector are important.This may seem simplistic but I know many who do not buy best in their group and ignore this message that is droned in thru IBD and others.Here Cassidy shows how the volume should be corresponding, ie. porportional as most of the indices are made of the individuals on a percentage basis but when it's not, it hints that true buyers and sellers, not the ETFs and such are buying and selling...the invdividual stock not the index but I think more and more the ETF is getting the nod as more and more people are scared of inidivudla stock action...Cassidy helps there.Good luck, Remy.

truly nothing
The whole book talks again and again about the same thing - the importance of trading volume - a concept that is appealing in itself - but all the way to the last page, the book is all fluff - there just ain't no substance!

Nothing
The information in this book is very basic.It is not even worth reading.

Not even rateble !
I wuold warmly suggest to spend 50 dollars in something else , the book is aimless , useless from the first page to last one .
No basic concept has explained about the volume , dynamic of volume and price . Clearly Mr. Cassidy is concerned about the volume of the sales of his book ! ... Read more

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The existence and nature of exchanges used not to be controversial; they were easily identified and characterized. New technology, however, has led to the development of new exchanges and trading systems, posing problems for those concerned with the regulation of trading markets. Ruben Lee examines the question of what an exchange is, using arguments from both financial economics and law, and sets out a view of how exchanges might be regulated. ... Read more

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A CLASSIC REVISITED—AND JUST IN TIME

The most popular and respected guide to every facet of the stock market has now been thoroughly updated to reflect the dramatic shifts that have taken place over the past several years. This Wall Street classic continues to provide the most current and comprehensive coverage of the market's participants, principles, and practices.

In easy-to-follow, straightforward terms, The Stock Market, 7th Edition shows you how the market works. Beginning with the basics, it takes you from the market's history and products to its basic structure and operation, to the actual techniques used by shareholders and traders. Based on the authors' more than 70 years' combined experience in the field of finance, it shows you how to buy stocks, transact a buy order, and master the often tricky techniques of money management, pyramiding, options, and much more. Every topic is examined from both a broad top-down perspective and with step-by-step guidance.

Packed with clear definitions, cutting-edge strategies, and helpful examples, this new edition provides in-depth information on topics that have changed how stocks perform, as well as how they should be handled. In addition to the globalization of the securities business, regulatory changes, program trading, and advances in online services, you'll find details on key developments in several important areas, including the derivatives market, index fund investing, and technical and fundamental analysis.

Covering everything from municipal securities and maintenance calls to serial bonds and NASDAQ, this exhaustive reference is invaluable for understanding stock market fundamentals. Now more than ever, it is the one guide every market participant—whether individual investor, broker, or financial advisor—should own.

Averages

• Bearer Bonds
• Breakpoints
• Bull and Bear Spreads Common Stock
• Covered Options
• Derivatives
• Dollar Averaging
• Excess Equity
• Exempt Securities
• Flash Prices
• Hedging
• Municipal Securities
• New York Stock Exchange
• Price-Earnings Ratio
• Puts and Calls
• Reverse Splits
• Rolling Over
• Stock Splits Straddles
• Transfer Agents
• Zero Coupon Bonds.

Praise for previous editions of The Stock Market.

"This is a terrific primer on the industry. The authors have created an easy-to-understand and thorough update of this investment classic."—Michael Holland, Vice Chairman, Oppenheimer & Co., Inc.

"The classic every investor who has ever read a book grew up on . . . for both the beginner and the experienced professional alike, this [new] edition is a marvelous reference tool. A must for every investment library."—Stock Market Magazine. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (5)

A Mechanical Must
Whether a long term investor, or not, one needs to know the mechanics of markets. This is where the speculators and short term investors lurk. Use this book as a text book for study and not necessarily to be enjoyed for the ease of reading. You have to have it.

Missing important concepts
Here is an example of topics not covered: Employee Stock Options, Secondary Offerings and Stock Dilution.This text operates as if IPOs and treasury stocks are the only way to issue new shares.See the Motley Fool website for more details.

The Stock Market - Teweles & Bradley various eds.
Excellent resource for the beginning investor. This book answers the questions the layman is too embarrassed to ask. Great start for building a foundation in a challenging arena.

Review of 'The Stock Market', various editions.
The title of the book suggests no bias or agenda for the work. It simply adopts the title of a very broad and complex area of commerce as it's own name; The Stock Market. The book offers a basic understanding of many aspects of the 'Market'in a way that the un-initiated can understand. Anyone looking for help in selecting a sure path to riches will be dissapointed.Anyone seeking an understanding of the basics, and how various aspects of the 'Market' relate to each other will be rewarded.

This book deliveres knowledge and understanding without bias. It can serve as general reading material or as a reference. It prepares the reader to select and understand other material.

New editions appear when the 'market' changes enough to warrant new material.The content is up to date without being padded by trendy but useless material.

Cliff Critchett
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A Very detailed Primer.
Although this book is an introduction as well as a reference, some knowledge of stock market is assumed. The author often uses technical terms without defining them in the chapter(although there is a small dictionaryin the back). If you have traded once or twice before, you should know atleast some of those terms. ... Read more

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Topics Covered:
Stock Smarts
Stock Traders: Consider Your Sources
Why Do Share Prices Rise and Fall?
Stop Loss Orders in Stock Trading
The Implementation of Stock Trading Orders
Trailing Stop Orders in Stock Trading
Understanding the Concept of Stocks and Dividends
Trading Strategies
Stock Trading Signals
All-or-None Orders in Stock Trading
Bracketed Orders in Stock Trading
Buy to Cover Orders with Stock Trading
Getting Acquainted With the Stock Market Trading System
Day Trading
Market Orders in Stock Trading
Selling Short with Stock Trading
Philosophies Used With Stock Trading
Program Trading - Should You Care?
Small Scale Stock Traders Must Consider Hidden Costs
End of the Year Maintenance for Your Stocks 1 ... Read more

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The growth of Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) in recent years alongside an unprecedented access to investment resources by any individual with a computer has led to a major boost in the market for many of these funds. According to recently released numbers for the 2007 fiscal year, as reported in the Chicago Tribune, there are currently more than $608 billion in assets within ETFs, with almost $400 billion of that in domestically traded assets an increase of almost 40 percent in one year. This book will provide for you a complete guide to both understanding how to invest in Exchange Traded Funds and to earn the highest possible rates of return without risking your financial future. You will learn why the ETF has become the next major addition to essentially every casual trader s portfolio, offering a viable alternative to high-fee mutual funds and Wall Street infused stock trading. You will discover the multiple ways in which you can build the stock equity side of your portfolio, through large and small growth, sector investing, international investing, and with specialized stock ETFs. In addition to standard forms of ETFs, you will learn the various forms of Bond ETFs, Real Estate Investment Trading ETFs, and Commodity ETFs for gold, silver, and other precious metals. Also, you will discover why you should include a mixture of non-ETF investments in your portfolio to remain diversified at all times. A special section detailing a sample ETF portfolio and how yours should be organized will help you understand the format and building structure for ETF investments. The keys to buying and holding successfully, a stark change from normal investment strategies, will help you learn what ETFs do differently, while the listing of rule exceptions make it easy to recognize when you will have even more options than you originally expected. Through countless hours of interviews with financial professionals and newly independent traders like yourself, you will learn exactly how ETFs are being used today to revolutionize the world of personal finance, including retirement funding, education savings, and portfolio diversification. A list of commonly asked questions will ensure that every possible question you currently have is taken care of and the top ten mistakes that every new investor makes when starting with ETFs will help keep you from increasing your risk. You will be shown the entire corral of trading options at your disposal, both online and offline, and how Internet trading can help to increase your returns even further. The vital task of risk management is touched on repeatedly within each chapter, while trading profiles help you understand which investments have been most successful in recent years. For anyone getting ready to start trading in the highly lucrative ETF market, this book is a must have tool. ... Read more

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The Complete Guide to Investing in Exchange Traded Funds
Exchange Traded Funds or ETFs can be an extremely complicated subject to just dive into. Similar to splashing within an unmarked pool, you never know when you'll hit the bottom. The Complete Guide to Investing in Exchange Traded Funds will act as your water wings until you're ready to become that Olympic diver, remember this is the same pool that Donald Trump swims in(ugh).

Your ultimate goal within the stock market is to invest the lowest while getting this highest return, but with the unpredictability and diversity of the global market, this is becoming increasingly harder. There are literally thousands of guides in this universe that are geared towards this enormous branch that hangs off the tree of investment, but I find this particular guide to be the most efficient. 338 pages of pure information in its most complete form that covers everything from how managing ETFs to the creation of ETFs. Martha Maeda is a well spoken economist that can be your ticket to a wealthier you. 5 stars.

Your First Resource in Understanding ETFs
Exchange traded funds ("ETFs") now enjoy increasing popularity in investment circles.If you are not a sophisticated investor, however, you may be intimidated by the notion of investing in an ETF.If so, Martha Maeda's "The Complete Guide to Investing in Exchange Traded Funds: How to Enjoy High Rates of Return - Safely" is an excellent resource for anyone who wants to fully understand how and why ETFs should fit into a personal investment strategy.

"Investing in Exchange Traded Funds" considers the history of ETFs, from their origin in Amsterdam in the late 18th century to the present, and offers a comprehensive examination of the recent laws and events that have thrust ETFs into public consciousness in the past decade.Ms. Maeda does an excellent job of abstracting the very complex history of the ETF and the even more complex economic theories underlying ETFs to present a cohesive and relatively understandable guide for investors who want to pursue the security and growth that ETFs offer.

Although Ms. Maeda's book makes ETFs much more accessible to casual investors, "Investing in Exchange Traded Funds" is not ideal for novice market participants who do not have a basic understanding of fundamental investment concepts.Accordingly, Investors who are taking their first steps into the stock market should consider a more basic examination of investment markets, such as "The Complete Guide to Online Investing: Everything You Need to Know Explained Simply" by Michelle Hooper before they jump into "Investing Exchange Traded Funds."

Anyone who is dissatisfied with their investment portfolio, or who wants to experience better returns on their current investments, should be aware of ETFs and how they might contribute to the growth of their portfolio.Martha Maeda's "The Complete Guide to Investing in Exchange Traded Funds: How to Enjoy High Rates of Return - Safely" offers an excellent guide for those investors who are ready to consider ETFs.After reading Investing in Exchange Traded Funds, even investors who are new to the concept of ETFs will be well prepared to discuss ETFs with their investment advisors, and to make better informed decisions about their investments.

Overcome Investment Anxiety
Have you ever wished you were brave enough to start investing your money in something that could earn you real returns? If you're looking for a safer alternative to playing risky stock market games with your life savings, pick up a copy of "The Complete Guide to Investing in Exchange Traded Funds." Exchange traded funds (ETFs) are investment vehicles that make it possible for one person to own a share of a range of stocks, instead of investing in just a few individual companies. Since these modifications of the mutual fund are cheap to buy and own, have instant liquidity, and delay taxes, ETFs can be good vehicles for investing for retirement, investing for education, fleshing out a portfolio, or tax loss harvesting. According to the author, ETFs have grown more than 20 percent per year for over 15 years.

In simple and easy-to-understand language, "The Complete Guide to Investing in Exchange Traded Funds" explains what you need to know to begin investing with confidence. Some of the historical analysis at the beginning is a bit dry, but the vast majority of the information in this book will be helpful for those who are new to the world of investing. Pay close attention in particular to Chapter 20, with its list of frequently asked questions, common beginner investment mistakes, and sample portfolios.

In case you're thinking the book this book is nothing but an advertisement for ETFs, the author does spend a fair amount of time describing situations in which this investment vehicle is not the best choice. And, while it includes a list of ETF providers, the book does not appear to endorse one particular fund over the other. So, while this shouldn't be your sole source of financial information, it appears to be a fairly objective analysis of the advantages and disadvantages of investing in ETFs.

How to earn the highest rates without risking too much
Learn how to earn high rates of return safely in a fine guide to ETFs - Exchange Traded Funds. There are huge assets in these funds, offering an increase of nearly 40 percent in a year on investment. This book offers a basic understanding of these types of funds and how to earn the highest rates without risking too much. Any library strong in stock market investing will find this a fine niche acquisition.

Interesting Book
Maeda's guide to exchange traded funds presents a compelling argument for ETFs as an alternative to other corporate investment strategies like mutual funds.The work reads like a chapter to chapter reference manual detailing the history of ETFs, their advantages, composition, and how individual funds line up with the market indexes they track.Though the author is a strong proponent of exchange traded funds, she maintains a level of thoroughness and impartiality that makes her work a valuable resource for evaluating ETFs as an investment strategy.
The book contains a wealth of information relevant to investors already familiar with corporate investment strategies.The opening chapters detail exactly what an ETF is and how they can often provide a more attractive investment than mutual funds due to lower costs and less room for human error.In fact, much of the first few chapters is dedicated to how ETFs provide a a more satisfying investment because they follow market norms more accurately than other types of mutual funds.Maeda goes to great lengths to point out the major advantages that would attract the interest of seasoned investors, namely lower tax liabilities, lower costs for trading shares, and much higher transparency than more traditional mutual funds can offer.Her analysis is both thorough and compelling enough to assuage the reservations of many discerning readers who will likely find ETFs a beneficial addition to their portfolios.
With the level of detail provided by Maeda's work, it would be understandable to assume that it would be too inaccessible for beginning investors simply looking to explore their options.Thankfully, this is not the case.Each chapter is laid out simply and easily so that a reader can review what information is relevant to them and move on.The author also provides comprehensive charts of the most critical information for easy reference.In fact it was often these charts that helped solidify the more extensive explanations contained earlier in the chapters, and would likely provide an excellent quick reference for novices and advanced investors alike.These provisions make The Complete Guide to Exchange Traded Funds a wonderful book to pick up and grow with as your investment strategy becomes more complex. ... Read more