Fundamentals of Investing (Theaddison-wesley Series in Finance)

Fundamentals of Investing helps students make informed investment decisions in their personal and professional lives by providing a solid foundation of core concepts and tools. Gitman and Joehnk use practical, hands-on applications to introduce the topics and techniques used by both personal investors and money managers. Preparing to Invest: The Investment Environment; Markets and Transactions; Investment Information and Securities Transactions. Important Conceptual Tools: Risk and Return; Modern Portfolio Concepts. Investing in Common Stocks: Common Stocks; Analyzing Common Stocks; Stock Valuation; Technical Analysis, Market Efficiency, and Behavioral Finance. Investing in Fixed-Income Securities: Fixed-Income Securities; Bond Valuation. Portfolio Management: Mutual Funds: Professionally Managed Portfolios; Managing Your Own Portfolio. Derivative Securities: Options: Puts and Calls; Commodities and Financial Futures; Investing in Preferred Stocks; Tax-Advantaged Investments; Real Estate and Other Tangible Investments. For all readers interested in personal investment and money management.