How Wall Street Works, 2nd Edition: Edition 2

David L. Scott

Jul 1999 · McGraw Hill Professional

About this ebook

The Beginning Investor's Bible—Now Updated! Should I invest in a mutual fund? How does a stock dividend work? How can I build financial security on Wall Street?The answers to these questions—and hundreds more—are in HOW WALL STREET WORKS, SECOND EDITION. Personal finance experts agree: the easiest way to reach your financial goals tomorrow—regardless of your income level—is to start investing today in the stock market.

The crystal-clear question-and-answer format of HOW WALL STREET WORKS, SECOND EDITION, will help you make it happen. This concise and to-the-point book explains: What a stock, bond, or mutual fund really is—and which is right for you! How you can find the right broker and open your own account; Which accounts offer the painless pathway to a rich, satisfying retirement; Hot new topics, including electronic trading, international trading, and derivatives. Make the first move. Get HOW WALL STREET WORKS, SECOND EDITION—and join millions of Americans on the satisfying and surprisingly easy-to-travel Wall Street path to long-term comfort and financial security!

About the author

David L. Scott, Ph.D., is professor of accounting and finance at Valdosta State University. Dr. Scott has written more than 25 books, including Wall Street Words, The Guide to Investing in Mutual Funds, and Municipal Bonds: The Basics and Beyond. He has appeared on The Today Show and CNBC, as well as on numerous radio investment programs.