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The #1 Guide to Do-It-Yourself Stock Analysis–Now Fully Updated with Powerful New Shortcuts!

“Harry’s book is among my most recommended readings because it provides a step-by-step process that enables any investor to analyze potential investment opportunities and ultimately become a much better investor.”

– Charles E. Kirk, The Kirk Report

“This is a thoughtful book that will stir the imagination and whet the appetite of anyone considering investing in stocks. It will serve as a foundation for lifelong education in how to improve your wealth.”

– Victor Niederhoffer, Chief Speculator, Manchester Investments, and author of the best-selling Education of a Speculator

“This book is sensible, balances risks with rewards, has a lot of real-world practical examples carefully worked out, and a lot of tangible parameters. This is the book I wish I had time to write.”

– David Edwards, President, Heron Capital Management, Inc.

“Fire Your Stock Analyst! grabbed my attention early and held it to the very end. This is a good book if you are interested in being your own stock guru or just getting started in common stock investment analysis.”

– Nicholas D. Gerber, Portfolio Manager, Ameristock Funds

“A refreshing antidote to run-of-the-mill investing ‘how-tos.’ The net result is an insightful and useful treatise on investing that works for both growth and value plays.”

– Charles Mulford, Invesco Chair and Professor of Accounting, Georgia Institute of Technology, and coauthor of The Financial Numbers Game: Detecting Creative Accounting Practices

“Fire Your Stock Analyst! offers honest and up-to-the minute advice and guidance on the investment-research process. Domash offers up a great combination of textbook knowledge backed by real-world examples.”

– Richard H. Driehaus, Driehaus Capital Management, Inc.

“Fire Your Stock Analyst! provides well-thought-out, sensible, step-by-step strategies for analyzing stocks, including when to sell. These analytical methods, used by pros though rarely explained to individual investors, will help you improve your results in the market right away.”

– Jon D. Markman, Senior Investment Strategist and Portfolio Manager, Pinnacle Investment Advisors

Customer Reviews (28)

Clear, concise explanations with actionable recommendations
This is a thoroughly refreshing book that offers clear understanding of fundamaental analysis.As with another reviewer, I am primarily focused on the technical side however this book opened a new door for me.The best thing is that he expalins how to get information (provided free on websites) and do your own analysis.It's nice to see a comprehensive book that doesn't try to sell you something along the way (recommendations, data services, etc.)

A choice and very recommended pick for those who look for financial success in stocks
How can one be completely confident in stock analysts who didn't see the current crisis coming? Now in an expanded and fully updated second edition, "Fire Your Stock Analyst! Analyzing Stocks On Your Own" is a guide for those who want to save money and have faith in themselves to make wise economic decisions. Harry Domash, a MSN Money investing columnist, comes to readers with wise advice on stock trading, stating that with a little research, anyone can play the stock market on their own, without an analyst leeching their dollars. "Fire Your Stock Analyst!" is a choice and very recommended pick for those who look for financial success in stocks.

The title should have been: Fire Your Stock Broker
How many people do you know who have their own stock analyst? Probably not many, but how many have stock brokers? A lot. That's why this book should be titled Fire Your Stock Broker. This book is about analyzing stocks based on the author's experience and conversations with top money managers.

The author places a lot of emphasis on investors being able to do their own research. Too many people rely on Wall Street analysts. The author says:

"You won't fare well following analysts' buy/sell advice, but their recommendations and forecasts give you information about the market's enthusiasm for any stock and can help you qualify stocks as viable value or growth candidates."

This book is pretty long, and some may find it too difficult to read. It should not be read in one sitting. This is a reference book that can be used by investors while analyzing particular companies. I recommend it to investors who pick their own stocks.

- Mariusz Skonieczny, author of Why Are We So Clueless about the Stock Market? Learn how to invest your money, how to pick stocks, and how to make money in the stock market

fundamental analysis
the best bookto anderstand the fundamental ANALYSIS
soo soo easy to use

Great Book, well organized, easy to follow
Once I picked the book up I could not put it down. The book is well organized and fairly easy to follow. All the Websites are fairly up-to-date (meaning if he says yahoo is a good source for this information, it still is). I do recommend making a list of the criteria he goes through and listing the websites as you do it, that way you don't have to go back and reread the entire book. ... Read more

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Bonds and bond funds are among the safest and most reliable investments you can make to ensure an ample and dependable retirement income — if you do it right! Bond Investing For Dummies helps you do just that, with clear explanations of everything you need to know to build a diversified bond portfolio that will be there when you need it no matter what happens in the stock market.

This plain-English guide explains the pros and cons of investing in bonds, how they differ from stocks, and the best (and worst) ways to select and purchase bonds for your needs. You'll get up to speed on all the different types of bonds and discover how to know when it's time to sell and how to get the best prices when you do. Find out what you need to know about:

• Buying and selling bonds and bond funds
• Measuring bond risks and returns
• Taxes on bond interest and tax-free bonds
• Customizing and optimizing your bond portfolio
• Common bond-investing mistakes and how to avoid them
• "Risk-free" U.S. Treasury bonds
• Tax-free municipal bonds
• High yield corporate bonds
• The pros and cons agency bonds
• Convertible bonds, derivatives, and other exotic offerings

Packed with sound advice and dependable formulas for ensuring that your bond investments fulfill your retirement goals, Bond Investing For Dummies is the resource you need to put the gold in your golden years. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (6)

Excellent book
Another excellent book from author Russell Wild. Well written and informative. I would also rate the book seller as giving me excellent service and would purchase again from this seller.

Bond Investing For Dummies
I ordered 2 books on bond investing.Luckily, Bond Investing for Dummies arrived first.It was easy to read, and provided a great overview.It is an excellent foundation for understanding different bond types and bond strategies.I'm reading the second bond investing book now.It is written by a professor and reads like a text book.If I had not read Bond Investing for Dummies first, the second book would be difficult to comprehend. I highly recommend this book.

For Dummies?
You are no dummy by buying "Dummies" books!Always THE place to start any self-educating curriculum! Always full of additional references for further study.

Bond Investing for dummies
As with all "Dummies", this is a womb to tomb explanation of the Basics of Bond Investing. I recommend it for everyone especially retirees or those who are about to retire.

Best Book I've Seen on Bond Investing
I've seen many books and articles on bond investing- this one is by far the best in many ways, among them, the most comprehensive- 333 pages packed with useful information- I didnt think anyone could write 333 pages about bonds, which before reading the book I thought would require less study than stock investing, but the author did, writing 333 useful pages on the subject, and in easy to understand, conversation-like language.When I research anything I do it in breadth and depth, asking many questions, and there was no question that the author left unanswered, and then some that I had'nt thought to ask.The book also covers other related investing subjects, such as other sources of fixed income, asset allocation etc etc.There is so much information packed into the book, that not only novice bond investors would profit from it, so would experienced bond investors.I have always aggressively invested in stocks only, but given the current state of the stock market, I'm looking for the safety and predictability of bonds- this book sure helped!This may be an unusually enthusiastic review, but the author deserves it. ... Read more

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What?s the difference between growth investing and value investing? How much risk is acceptable? Does anyone really read a prospectus? Even in the best economic conditions, investment decisions can be overwhelming. In a down economy, it can be downright frightening! But with this helpful guide, you?ll learn to successfully navigate the financial markets with confidence.

Written by a seasoned investment advisor, this guide features:

• Exchange-traded funds, the popular investing trend
• Step-by-step guidance for novice online investors
• Insider advice on choosing the right financial advisor
• How to minimize investing taxes . . . and keep more profits
• The best ways to profit in any economy

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ONLY 150 NEW BOOKS LEFT! The Little Black Book has sold out of 3 print runs. Once these last 199 books are gone, NO ADDITIONAL COPIES WILL BE PRINTED! Are 1000% gains still possible in post-internet bubble markets? Absolutely! While most large cap stocks sluggishly provide single digit returns, microcap stocks offer the opportunity for amazing gains. Dan Holtzclaw, author of the best-selling book Penny Stocks: The Next American Gold Rush shows you how to beat the market with NASDAQ and AMEX microcap stocks, OTCBB penny stocks, and Pink Sheet stocks. The Little Black Book of Microcap Investing contains information on: - Contemporary microcap investing strategies - Analysis of the rise, fall, and subsequent resurrection of the penny stock market - How to profit from patterns that stocks follow when graduating from the OTCBB to the AMEX or NASDAQ - How to profit from parallels that exist between NASDAQ and OTCBB trading patterns - Detailed analysis of 5 economic sectors that are poised for future growth and 8 microcap stocks that may conquer them - Information on microcap short and naked short sales - Interviews with: - Cromwell Coulson (CEO of the Pink Sheets LLC) - Peter Toscano (CEO of International Power Group) - Roy Warren (CEO of Bravo Foods International) ... Read more

Customer Reviews (18)

Poorly written book... not worth it at all !
I will start my review by pointing you to page-8 of this book, where you will find this sentence saying "For all intensive purposes". I was shocked, I thought illiterates and high school dropouts say that. And you have the audacity to become a book author ????

This is one of the most poorly written books that I have ever read. The author has horrible horrible writing skills. And I don't mind that at all, if the content of the book was good.

I am 100% sure the good reviews that you see here on Amazon.com are people he must have paid to put reviews. There is no other explanation to the good reviews.

The book just talks and talks about his experiences of making money with Stocks. The worst part is there is nothing you can learn from his experiences. He just goes on and on about how much money he made with xyz or abc stock with no valuable lessons or strategy to offer which you can benefit from.

Frankly speaking, this book should have been just a blog out there on the internet for people to read for free (I doubt it if anyone would have ever read it though).

I seriously, think the author made more money selling this book compared to actually investing in stocks. I am just sharing this experience, so that no one else gets cheated like me.

I am trying to sell this book on ebay or craigslist now, to get some of the money back that I wasted on it.

What rymes with rap
Don't waste your money. This book is full of filler.
He talks about his childhood & teen years, right into adult hood.
No meat & patatoes here. WORTHLESS...I'll send you my copy for free, if you want it.

Guide in Microcap Gambling
It's nothing changed since this authors first book. He is still gambler unfortunately, and this book is all about it.
You will find insights on how author:
- Averages down in microcaps (!);
- How author acts on tips form message board hypsters saying "I know it's gambling, but sometimes it's works, so why not try"?

Well. Sometimes betting in casino works also. In casio you at least can get free drinks.
It's nothing about investing in microcaps

if you are searching for serious book on this topic, choose this one: Small Stocks for Big Profits: Generate Spectacular Returns by Investing in Up-and-Coming Companies (Wiley Trading)

Absolute garbage
I would bet money that the author made far more off of this well presented book than he ever has off of trading.

This book is a stumbling, bumbling, super-beginners guide to investing in Microcaps, but most of the book the author is hyping up old holdings in washed up companies.

From the sounds of the book this guy is a hobbyist. And hobbies are expensive. He compares micro-cap trading to playing slot machines! Is this really something you want to emulate?

Don't get fooled by the cute cover, save your money and buy a better book.

Knowledgeable Author
If you're going to trade penny stocks or are thinking about that sector of investments then this book should be your first. The buzzword for this type of speculation is "due diligence". Mr. Holtzclaw provides all the information you need to conduct a proper due diligence. I'm very happy with my purchase. ... Read more

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How two former traders of William J. O'Neil + Company made mad money using O'Neil's trading strategies, and how you can, too

From the successes and failures of two William O'Neil insiders, Trade Like an O'Neil Disciple: How We Made Over 18,000% in the Stock Market in 7 Years is a detailed look at how to trade using William O'Neil's proven strategies and what it was like working side-by-side with Bill O'Neil. Under various market conditions, the authors document their trades, including the set ups, buy, add, and sell points for their winners. Then, they turn the magnifying glass on themselves to analyze their mistakes, including how much they cost them, how they reacted, and what they learned.

• Presents sub-strategies for buying pocket pivots and gap-ups
• Includes a market direction timing model, as well as updated tools for selling stocks short
• Provides an "inside view" of the authors' experiences as proprietary, internal portfolio managers at William O'Neil + Company, Inc. from 1997-2005

Detailing technical information and the trading psychology that has worked so well for them, Trade Like an O'Neil Disciple breaks down what every savvy money manager, trader and investor needs to know to profit enormously in today’s stock market. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (31)

There ain't any juice... too fuzzy concepts and language
I was excited when I ordered this book. It appeared on a Top 10 reading list from a guy I respect quite a bit. So it seemed to be a no-brainer...

... but let's face it:
- This book just discusses trend-following in the broader picture (not pure trend-following).
- There are NO clear and easy-to-grasp concepts (they are fuzzy to its fullest).
- The listed mistakes done by the authors are common knowledge at test (almost no learning-effect).
- The authors try to 'read' charts (cup-with-handle base formation) and well as price/volume.
- I am astonished how this book was rated that high (biased consumer group).
- Don't buy this book.

My recommendations (selection):
- Reminiscences of a Stock Operator (Wiley Investment Classics)
- The Zurich Axioms
- Market Wizards: Interviews with Top Traders
- The New Market Wizards: Conversations with America's Top Traders
- The Complete TurtleTrader: How 23 Novice Investors Became Overnight Millionaires
- Trend Following (Updated Edition): Learn to Make Millions in Up or Down Markets
- The Futures Game: Who Wins, Who Loses, & Why
- Jesse Livermore: World's Greatest Stock Trader
- Trading from Your Gut: How to Use Right Brain Instinct & Left Brain Smarts to Become a Master Trader
- The Daily Trading Coach: 101 Lessons for Becoming Your Own Trading Psychologist (Wiley Trading)
- Rigged: The True Story of an Ivy League Kid Who Changed the World of Oil, from Wall Street to Dubai

IBD GOLD > SELF Crafted Geniuses Confirmed!
If you know what IBD is, THIS BOOK will push your exhilaration TRIGGERS
BIG TIME.These are not ordinary traders, they're geniunses!
Absorb these insights, YOU'LL BE GLAD YOU DID!
They teach things most experts[on popular TV shows] claim are IMPOSSIBLE!

Well worth your time to read this 4-5 times.And review "How to Make Money in
Stocks" by the Master William J. O'Neil.

This book 1 of about 200+ in the last 5 years, was a break-through and wake up
call at the same time.

Essence: What the BEST of the Best Stocks on the planet demonstrate again and again.How to learn to pay attention to those details so they can talk to you!

With the future in chaos, learn this or seek long-term cover, if you can find it!

Must-read Material!
Firstly, I must say that in order to gain maximum use of this book one must already have a reasonable amount of investing knowledge, reading O'Neil's "How To Make Money in Stocks" or "The Successful Investor" would be more appropriate starting places for a novice. Once, though, you have attained understanding of O'Neil's fundamental strategies and principles for selecting investment-worthy stocks this book will be of incalculable value.
The chapter dealing with how/when to hold/sell your stocks is a treasure, as, if you follow O'Neil's CANSLIM method, finding well-performing stocks to buy will be rather easy.
Also, the chapter regarding how to optimize your mental state for better trading is wonderful and the information contained it in serves to improve your quality of life beyond trading stocks.
I cannot reccomend this book highly enough! Read O'Neil first, then this next!

Long on Details - Excellent
Book has good details of what has helped make them successful and ways you can do it too.Very good read.

CAN SLIM PLUS+
This is a great book for those of us wanting a peak inside the world of William O'Neil. I found the book also very useful for guidance on trading like Mr. O'Neil with plenty of nice charts with very useful examples of when to buy and sell stocks. The book does a great job helping the reader understand how William O'Neil thinks from his frugality and trading methods to his major influences being Jesse Livermore, Richard Wyckoff, and Nicolas Darvas.
This book contains the elements that are in the O'Neil books: buy expensive stocks not cheap ones. Do not average down in price add to your position only on the way up in price. Cut your losses quickly, your maximum loss should be 7%-8% with your average win being 20%. Let your winners run while they are acting right. Diversification is for those that do not know what they are doing. It is better to have a few of the best stocks and watch them closely. Let the winners run and cut the losers short. O'Neil believes in buying the best stock in one of the best industries with the best fundamentals and growth. However these stocks must be bought at the right time as they break out of established bases to new highs. However these stocks can only be bought in up trending markets. The basis of the O'Neil system is to do what really works in the market by studying the pasts biggest winning stocks and their chart patterns and fundamentals.
The authors of this book were O'Neil's right hand men for many years both managing internal portfolios for his company and giving seminars with Mr. O'Neil. Kacher and Morales had cumulative returns of 18,000% and 11,000% over a seven year period. These guys know how to trade and did a great job in this book explaining how they made such outrageous returns. I found the "Pocket Pivot" buy point especially informative as an ideal point to buy a hot stock based on its chart while it was in the "cup" of the famous O'Neil "cup and handle " formation. This is a huge new discovery that can increase winning percentages a great deal while using the CAN SLIM system by making the buy point sooner and safer.
The reader gets to read what the author's considered the ten commandments of Bill O'Neil. These were not issued from Mr. O'Neil but rules and principles gathered while working with the trading wizard day by day.
The book is absolutely packed with excellent information on how the authors achieved such outstanding results and tells of their trading journey. I could not begin to touch upon the vast amount of information contained in this book so I advise buying the book. At the end of the book the authors recommend the writings of Eckhart Tolle and Esther Hicks to really be able to handle the stress and have the right mind set for successful trading. This mention is much needed as I feel that trading psychology is neglected in the O'Neil books. He likely has no need to overcome the mental demons that plague other traders. The need to be right and the inability to handle losses when it is time to sell. Truly an excellent book on trading by real traders. ... Read more

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The definitive guide to buying and selling …

The Pocket Idiot’s Guide to Investing in Stocks covers everything readers need to know to take advantage of the long- and short-term opportunities in the equities market, including how stocks stack up against other forms of investing, a tour of the major U.S. exchanges, choosing an investment style, and much more. In addition, the book covers the investment strategies and philosophies of some of Wall Street’s most successful investors. An appendix contains the contact information for all the major full-service and discount brokers. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (4)

great starter book
Purchased this for our 18 yo son who is just getting into the stock market. It was recommended by his finance teacher who is a Harvard grad. They give it a glowing review....

Invest in This Book...
This book is a great little introduction to the basics of investing in stocks.It gives a solid foundation for further reading in this area.I would not, however, rely solely up on this book alone when beginning to invest.It provides an excellent overview but does not go in-depth.I recommend reading this book first then moving on to Jason Kelly's "The Neatest Little Guide to Stock Market Investing."These two together will be all you need to get in the game!

Pros:
- Quick and concise summary of stocks, the market and how to trade
- Well-written and clear
- Professional, sound advice

Cons:
- Many typos (obviously not well-proofread)
- A little too short on the details
- Pricey for the size and content!

Excellent starter book
This book is extremely helpful for those who want to get into the stock business. It lays out stock trading clearly and also gives pointers to other avenues of information.

such straight-forward honesty is rare
Most investment books are a lot of hype and repaetition of some tired theme.Not this little gem!Hamacher and Baldassarre have put together a little book that says a lot that will be useful to the investor who wants to know how to do it right. ... Read more

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In an efficient market, all stocks should be valued at a price that is consistent with available information. But as financial expert Vijay Singal, Ph.D., CFA, points out, there are circumstances under which certain stocks sell at a price higher or lower than the right price. In Beyond the Random Walk, Singal discusses ten such anomalous prices and shows how investors might--or might not--be able to exploit these situations for profit.

The author distills several decades of academic research into a focused discussion of market anomalies that is both accessible and useful to people with varied backgrounds. Past empirical evidence is supplemented with author's own research using more recent data. Anomalies covered include the "December Effect," "Momentum in Industry Stocks," "S&P 500 Index Changes," "Trading by Insiders," and "Merger Arbitrage." In each chapter, the author describes the particular anomaly, explains how it occurs, shows ways to take advantage of the anomaly, and highlights the risks involved. We learn, for example, that shares of stocks that have appreciated in recent months become scarce in late December, because investors wait until January before they sell (to postpone payment of taxes on profits). This scarcity drives the price up--the "December Effect"--and smart buyers can make the equivalent of 75% annual return on a five-day investment. Each chapter includes suggestions for further reading as well as tables and graphs that support the discussion. The book concludes with a preview of many other interesting anomalies and a section on how investor behavior might influence prices.

Clearly written and informative, this well-researched volume is a must read for investors, traders, market specialists, and students of financial markets. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (15)

great introduction to trading strategies
I don't think anybody is going to get rich implementing the ideas in this book. I do think people can do very well with ideas that this book will give you. There is no free lunch in finance, but knowing the basic principles and themes you can do reasonably well. For example, I've found ways to make money on his chapter 4, "short term price drift," though my toolbox would make the strat unrecognizable to someone who had only read his book. The chapter on merger arb is pretty good; add some models for the spread (or Boesky like "models") and you could do well on Risk Arb. Other stuff; momentum trades can work better than doing nothing. Add in some vol signals and the ability to hold cash, and I bet this works pretty well. If I ever get a 401k again, that's about all I can think of doing with it, so I probably will.Bias forward on FOREX -something I've been meaning to look at for a while now. I can think of reasons why it would be true anyhow. Definitely believe the NAV arb thing, though I bet it's pretty small and probably disappearing fast.

I don't remember if he characterized the risk involved (I didn't write anything about Sharpe in my notes anyhow); I suspect there is substantial risk in all of his strats. Certainly there is substantial risk in things like merger arb. Lots of what he describes does end up having a lot of human input also; for example, in the S&P index add strat, you had to do a human sort of which adds were meaningful. It's a pretty simple thing to do in principle, but it isn't what guys like me really want: which is a strat which is close to taking human subjectivity out of the loop. Certainly, this makes backtesting more meaningful; it is easy to be right when you already know the answer.There is also the issue (which I found out in the S&P strat) of the price of gathering data. One of the reasons such simple strats exist is the cost of gathering the information you need to implement them is fairly high compared to the payout. Would I be better off screen scraping all the live long day to implement some lousy subjective strat with a low Sharpe anyway? Or would I be better off getting a job at a Bank, making a lot of money, and buying bonds? Sounds flippant, but this is the source of lots of "arb" opportunities -including many of the ones in this book. Such strats may simply not be worth the arb's time.

Still, as a book which describes some basic, profitable trading strategies, Singal's book is a winner. You can use the basic ideas expounded here to have better ideas. For a new trader, there aren't many books like this you can get anything useful out of; Ernie Chan's book is the only one I can think of offhand.

Buy Hold Outperform
BuyThis book has unique advantages over its peers. It states things believed to be true.The anomalies that is describes are supported with careful research.

Hold You will want to keep this book on your reference shelf.It can be read several times, and has many gems in it.There are very few books that cover this material.

Outperform The book can be used to demonstrate correct ways to pursue the markets.If markets are not completely random, then use this book as your starting point.

Interesting book well written, temptation ot invest again
This is an "easy to read"well written book. It does not immediately bore the reader to deathlike many other investment and economics books. The logic behind weekly and annual stock trends is logically explained with examples. However very few novice investors can profit playing the stock market with these techniques. All it takes is some unexpected event like the "real estate melt down" to squander your fortunes. I recommend the book, but I don't recommend the stock market for the weak at heart.

academic AND accessible
I'm impressed with what a good job Vijay Singal has done. Beyond the Random Walk is very clear and thorough, turning what is normally overly academic research/text into easy to follow prose and investor-friendly instructions. I'm reading a library copy now, but want to have my own copy--a rarity for me.

An excellent invesment
Vijay has written a very lucid account of different pricing anomalies and how to take advantage of them. His section on momentum-trading strategies was particulary interesting to me. Sector-fund momentum trading strategies have been shown to beat the market averages ( Hulbert's Financial Digest has reviewed sector fund newletters and thinks there's statistical evidence of superiority in their total returns versus an unmanaged index). It's well worth considering as an investor if you're willing to invest a little time. I've based a website on this approach, topsectors.com, so I'm quite convinced it's a strategy that hasn't been fully exploited today and so pricing anomalies exist that the average investor can use to their advantage. ... Read more

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Looking for help making smarter, more profitable high-end investment decisions? Why buy ten books that cover each of the major topics you need to understand, when High-Powered Investing All-In-One For Dummies gives you ten expert guide for the price of one?

This hands-on resource arms you with an arsenal of advanced investing techniques for everything from stocks and futures to options and exchange-traded funds. You’ll find out how to trade on the FOREX market, evaluate annuities, choose the right commodities, and buy into hedge funds. And, you’ll get up to speed on using business fundamentals and technical analysis to help you make smarter decisions and maximize your returns. You’ll also find ways to be as aggressive as your personality and bank account allow, without taking foolish or excessive risks. Discover how to:

• Conduct preliminary research
• Evaluate businesses
• Invest for growth and income
• Minimize your investing risk
• Read financial statements
• Understand your tax obligations
• Trade foreign currencies, futures, and options
• Get a feel for markets and react quickly to fluctuations
• Spot and forecast pricing trends
• Take advantage of online trading innovations

The key to expanding your investment opportunities successfully is information. Whether you’re just beginning to explore more advanced investing or have been dabbling in it for a while, High-Powered Investing All-In-One For Dummies gives you the information, strategies, and techniques you need to make your financial dreams come true. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (5)

Great book for 75% less
This book was only $[...] and $[...] for shipping. By far less than other places I looked. The book was good quality and I would recommend it to others :)

Very complete
I bought this book because my boyfriend works in Finance. He asked me to go with him to some event and I was a bit lost, everybody is talking about bond, investment..... I am not lost anymore! I don't pretend to be a financial expert but I can now follow the conversation....

High Powered Investing
The authors do an excellent job of explaining the
various investment alternatives available in the
current market. Samples are provided below:

o silver ETFs called PAAS , SLW
o GC most liquid gold
o GLD ETF for gold
o TK- crude oil transporter
o ULCC- huge vessel company
o RIG-offshore drilling
o solar investments - ESLR and STP
o LNT and AYE for natural gas
o XLE- largest energy ETF
o ACH-Aluminum of China
o JSE and LSE- palladium
o SWC and PAC ""
o MICEX - NORILSK nickel

There is an excellent website for gaining a perspective
on how others view a particular stock. (marketvane.net)

The authors provide guidance on how to execute certain
purchases of stocks, puts, calls etc. For instance,
the strike price + option premium costs + transaction costs=BEP
(Break Even Price)

This book would be an excellent investment for the novice
investor. The acquisition is an absolute must for retirees
in the current environment.

Truly written for dummies
Great product if you need to remember definitions of certain terms and how things work in different types of markets. The technical analysis section is very insightful about trends and trend lines, but it does discuss any other type of indicators. A definite beginners book.

ART. Value
The Book gives a good overview of the variety of Investments available. Since I have seen the Book before I ordered it there were no surprises. ... Read more

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Basic information about investing in common stocks.Includes information about new issues, securities markets, and choosing a brokerage firm. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (3)

So you want to invest in Common Stocks.
If you want to try your luck in investing in Common Stock, this book will provide the knowledge you need.It will help you avoid the pitfalls commonly made, even those made by so called experts.Selecting a profitable stock is tricky at best.This book will guide you through the many obstacles to ensure you make a sound choice.It will also explain the role of the broker, how stock is evaluated and the risks associated with ownership.This book is worth the read and will give you the understanding you need to procede with your investments.

Objective and complete.
What is a stock? What is a stock market? What do brokers do and how do they do it? Market makers, specialists, pit bosses - wass'up wid dat? Mr. Scott explains it all without the usual BS of Wade Cook-ish advancedstrategies for people who don't have a fundamental understanding of themarket. Mr. Scott tells you how the market operates - not how to play it.It's like the owners manual for a car. He tells you what makes the car workbut leaves it up to you as to how fast you want to drive.I bought thisbook a year or so before I started investing over three years ago. It was afavorite of mine along with Mr. Scott's other books on personal finance,mutual funds, and the stock market in general. I am an aggressive growthinvestor spending over 20 hours a week on the market. A value investor whobuys and forgets about a stock for 20 years will get the same benefit as Idid from this book. Knowing how the market and investment vehicles worktakes a lot of the old "Did I do the right thing with my money"worries away. This book is a very big step in the direction anyinvestor needs to go before turning over so much as one penny to a world offantastic dreams and incredible pitfalls. The market is way more fun forthose of us who understand it.

An Excellent Book for Beginners
As a novice investor I found this book to be just what I was looking for.It explains stocks in a way even I can understand.I recommend this for people who are just getting started with the stock market. ... Read more

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A step-by-step guide to SAFE stock market investing.
"I don’t know anything about the stock market."
Then this book was written for YOU!Anyone can follow this easy, safe method to get started investing!Everything is explained and laid out for you.

"I don’t want to lose my life savings!"
The simple, effective techniques in this book will teach you how to protect your investments.

"Isn’t the stock market risky?"
You will learn to know exactly what the risks are and how to minimize them.

"Do I have time to do my own investing?"
YES!Using the C.A.S.H. System, you will be able to keep that day job and have plenty of time to acquire new and valuable skills for investing your money.

"How do I pick stocks that make money?"
You will quickly learn how to find "Hockey Stick" stocks that will immediately increase the value of your investments.

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Great book! Easy to read.
I really didn't know much of anything about the stock market. Chris put it all in perspective for me and took out the scare factor. I now feel very confident when I pick stocks and know that my money is protected because of the tactics that I learned from this book.

very interesting book
I agree with the other reviewers that this book is an outstanding essay for those who want to learn how to select stocks for a value portfolio. Where we differ is that for the typical investor he does not have the resources to build a properly diversified portfolio- either financial or mental resources. Value stocks do provide returns in excess of broad market returns but in order to have adequate diversification you must assemble several hundred issues well beyond the resources of the average investor. Further one must have the time and skill to evaluate several thousand issues.

I can offer a solution to this problem. I want to recommend for you a book titled How to Make Money in the Stock Market-Buy 2,500 different stocks for $1000 - Pay no Commission This book is a must for those wanting to find out about indexing (passive investing) and why it is the superior method for the small investor (and big one too). This book is an outstanding guide to personal investing. It will be useful to all investors from novices to highly the highly experienced. This book prepares the reader to approach investing from the standpoint of the underlying science. It is the antithesis of a 'get rich quick scheme'.

All aspects of Modern Portfolio Theory and passive (index) investing are explained in a through and easily understood manner. The aspect I like most is that as well as a solid theoretical foundation the book is very practical and shows the reader how to create (and more importantly) and manage over time a successful portfolio. This is a great book- for the beginning investor, it's a great place to start and for the experienced investor there are many valuable suggestions.

It's a shame to think of how much money investors have lost "investing" in the stock market over the years. I wish I had read this little book years ago. The chapter on automatic investing recommends a number of portfolios that follow modern portfolio theory and adjust risk as you age without any effort on the part of the reader at all. Had this book been written years ago and had I followed its directions I would be rich today of that I am certain. Nevertheless I will pursue one of the portfolios recommended and stick to my chosen asset plan.
PiscaquaResearch in a study covering the period 1987-96 found that only 10 out of 145 major pension funds, or just seven percent, out performed a portfolio consisting of a simple 605/405 mix of the S&P 500 index and the Lehman Bond index respectively.

Os it logical I ask for you to believe that you can predict which actively managed funds will out perform, or are you overconfident of your skills? If you are trying to find the great fund managers who will out perform in the future ask yourself: what am I going to do differently in terms of identifying the future winning fund managers, than did the pension plans and their advisors? And if you are not going to something different what logic is there in playing a game at which others with superior resources have consistently failed?
If you a really serious in finding an investment technique that will provide you with reasonable return with less risk I suggest the following little book.I wrote this book
Just click on the title to find the book.How to Make Money in the Stock Market-Buy 2,500 Different Stocks-Pay no Commission

This book will take the fear out of investing
Most people are afraid of what they don't know and they don't understand the Stock Market and so they don't invest. Though people express a desire to make money in the stock market. If this describes you, you want to read Chris's book.It will take the fear our of the unknown and create the confidence you need to begin learning about the stock market and how you can make money with it.
In his book, Chris explains stock market terminology in easy to understand terms, he gives you step by step procedures you can put into place to practice buying and selling without spending any real money until you are confident, how to open a brokerage account and much more.
He offers resources and information on measuring how profitable your investements are and how to protect them.
If you can't decide if you want to make money with the stock market, pick up this book to help you decide and see how easy it really can be. ... Read more

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Solid investment know-how is not just for savvy Wall Streeters.The Neatest Little Guide to Stock Market Investing provides novice investors with all the information they need to make smart stock choices.Author Jason Kelly deciphers seemingly complicated lingo on stock markets with his easy, conversational style and shows beginners how to tackle stocks with confidence.The Neatest Little Guide to Stock Market Investing combines friendly guidance and sound financial expertise, giving readers a solid foundation on which to build a profitable portfolio.*Includes important tips from Wall Street masters Peter Lynch, Benjamin Graham, Warren Buffett, and others.*Fun visual format will appeal to the Gen-X audience of the bestsellingGet a Financial Life.*The natural sequel to the author's very successful Neatest Little Guide to Mutual Fund Investing, already in its third printing months after publication.*Jason Kelly is a regular correspondent for CNNfn's "It's Only Money," and has been featured in Kiplinger's, Mutual Fund Magazine , and Entrepreneur. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (47)

Neatest little guide in Stock Market
this littleBook is sound and well written but it horribly out of date.

Best book for begginers
If you are new totrading then this book will help you ALLOT but if you have all the basic knowlege then this will not be very helpfull.

please dont be fooled by these "reviews"
look, if you want to know the value of this book, look at the performance of the so called strategy (double the dow).it boils down to this: uh, buy this one mutual fund i know about (UDPIX).which in theory would double the average return of the dow, and it does, for 3 year period selectively assigned by the author.unfortunately for him, if actually owns it, and you if you buy it, it underperformed the dow and the s&p for total 4 year period since its inception by nearly 15%.the book is crap.

Got what I expected
Heres a nice little book that I would suggest for anyone who wants to start investing. I'm 18 now and I just wanted to get a start on investing since it's definately something that I'm going to get into when I have a career. The book defines a lot of terms so you can get into the stock market lingo and gives strategies for mid and long term investments.

Excellent Stock Market Investing Book
The Neatest Little Guide to Stock Market Investing (1998 edition) was excellent. It was very well written, extremely informative, makes things simple to understand and it gives the reader the motivation to learn more about the stock market and the confidence to invest in it. As a novice investor who wanted to understand and invest in the stock market, I truly appreciated the simplicity in which the book was written. It provides easy to understand definitions, examples, concepts, investing strategies, worksheets and much much more.I highly recommend it!!! ... Read more

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Written mainly for average consumers outside the business world, Barron's Business Keys take the mystery out of business practices and terminology and make doing business understandable to everyone. Updated to reflect current market trends, this book defines common stocks and mutual funds, describes stock markets, and explains market-related terms and practices, including price-earnings ratios, dividend reinvestment plans, financial leverage, market timing, and much more. ... Read more

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Fast-reading primer on common stocks
This primer on common stocks hits on all the key terms to know about when investing.Each key/chapter explains a particular topic such as "Fundamental Analysis", "Technical Analysis", "EPS", etc.The writing is clear and concise, though the plugs for Barron's get a little old.Overall, a great, inexpensive book to get you up-to-speed on investing in common stocks ... Read more

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The solar industry is heating up. In the pasttwo years alone, more than $8 billion havebeen infused into the market, and 20 companieshave gone public. The best news isthat the solar market is still in its infancy,with plenty of room to expand. With anannual growth rate of nearly 50 percent,it has the potential to eclipse all other investmentopportunities.

Investing in Solar Stocks sheds light onevery angle of the subject to help you enterthis booming market with knowledge andconfidence. Previously the realm of eliteinvestors, solar energy is now wide open toasset managers, institutional investors, andfund managers.

From the science of solar energy to expertstrategies for building a portfolio utilizingsolar stocks, this comprehensive introductioncovers critical information about:

• Government policies drivingthe solar market
• The growth of solar energyinto a global industry
• Business models shapingthe industry
• Manufacturing supply chains
• Risk and volatility factors
• Portfolio diversificationand rebalancing
• The global economic collapse’seffect on the market

A veteran player in the renewable-energyinvestment world, author Joseph Berwindexplains the investment principles of buying,selling, and shorting solar stocks in easy, engaginglanguage. He also includes case studiesof solar energy companies and useful tradingstrategies from the top hedge fund investorscurrently active in the solar market.

A rare bull market orbiting in today’s universeof bears, solar energy holds great promise forboth long-term portfolios and short-termgain. Use Investing in Solar Stocks to get in onone of today’s few supercharged markets.

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An Excellent Introduction to Investing in Solar Stocks
The book is an excellent introduction to the photovoltaic industry. Berwind's knowledge of the industry is substantial and book is therefore a valuable introduction for those with an interest in how the photovoltaic industry operates. To gain the most from the book one needs a basic background in finance, so I would therefore not recommend a purchase unless one is familiar with WACC, CAPM and DCF methods. ... Read more

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Tired of watching everybody else get rich in the stock market? Wish you understood all that money and numbers stuff"? This guide will take the anxiety out of investing and help you plan your investment strategy with your own goals in mind." ... Read more

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A baby step in the right direction
Let's face facts: this book will not turn you into a savvy investor any more than reading the Cliff Notes on Macbeth will make you a scholar of English literature. The back cover claims the book will help you "master the essentials" of Wall Street, and this is only a slight boast - it will introduce you to the fundamentals with brevity and clarity, then point you toward more information in print and on the web. To that end, the book is certainly a good investment.

Do You Really Want To Take the Shortcut?
If you're like me, then you are embarrassed to even be considering buying Cliffs Notes for Investors.Although the booklet uses simple, easy tounderstand language and covers several basic investment strategies, nothingcan take the place of real research and true understanding.That will comefrom experience and extensive study.This book's main purpose could be toimpress your friends with some newfound lingo. ... Read more

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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 50f 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 dos and donts 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. ... Read more

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A complete introduction
This is a great first book in stocks. Before reading this book I didn't know what questions to ask or where to begin investing in the stock market. I especially like thisbook's ground up approach
1) providing motivation to invest
2) defining stock jargon
3) introducing professional tools and resources

The rest of the book introduces investing strategy, stock analysis, economic trends, and many many other details. I like how the author doesn't seem to be pushing an agenda, but just introducing the tools to be used by both aggressive and conservative investors.

Easy to understand and full of valuable information
I was a novice to the financial markets before I read this book.I have successfully used the ideas and principles in this book to improve my investment criteria, and feel much more confident about success in thestock market. ... Read more

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A timely follow-up to the bestselling classic Dividends Don't Lie

In 1988 Geraldine Weiss wrote the classic Dividends Don't Lie, which focused on the Dividend-Yield Theory as a method of producing consistent gains in the stock market. Today, the approach of using the dividend yield to identify values in blue chip stocks still outperforms most investment methods on a risk-adjusted basis.

Written by Kelley Wright, Managing Editor of Investment Quality Trends, with a new Foreword by Geraldine Weiss, this book teaches a value-based strategy to investing, one that uses a stock's dividend yield as the primary measure of value. Rather than emphasize the price cycles of a stock, the company's products, market strategy or other factors, this guide stresses dividend-yield patterns.

• Details a straightforward system of investing in stick-to-quality blue-chip stocks with reliable dividend histories
• Discusses how to buy and sell when dividend yields instruct you to do so
• Investors looking for safety and transparency will quickly discover how dividends offer the yields they desire

With Dividends Still Don't Lie, you'll gain the confidence to make sophisticated stock market decisions and obtain solid value for your investment dollars. ... Read more

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This Book Gets It Right!
Kelley Wright knows his stuff and he gets it right with this book. He is at his best when he discusses how to create your own investment plan.In plain English, he shares how to follow the straightforward system of investing in stick-to-quality blue-chip stocks with reliable dividend histories.Individual investors and professionals alike will value the many examples that the author provides. The book will find wide appeal because of its down-to-earth and practical approach as well as the time-tested quality of the information.It is a great gift for anyone who wants to better understand investing as well as obtain solid value for their investment and retirement dollars.
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In Trading Stock Options, experienced option trader Brian Burns, explains the basics of stock options and shows you how to trade the most successful option strategies. As you begin your journey on the option path, you'll have the luxury of real-life trade examples to show you the way. The diagrams and charts help turn the complex world of options into easy to visualize and simple to understand strategies that even the most novice of traders can utilize.

Trading Stock Options will show you how you can use options to:
* Get paid to buy and sell your favorite stock
* Purchase stocks for less than their current price
* Buy insurance on stocks in your portfolio
* Profit when stocks lose value
* Perform short-term trades with less money than trading the stock

From the Introduction
"Through my experiences with option trading, I have tried almost every strategy I could find. In this book, I will be discussing the strategies that I use the most and feel are the best available. I will take you through a number of actual trades as they occurred and show you what I did right and what I did wrong. I will also show you plenty of theoretical examples of how the strategies work and what factors will influence which strategy is the best for whatever situation the market throws in front of you.In 2007 I was the first place finisher in the Zacks.com 4th Quarter 2007 options trading contest with a return of 212%. It hasn't always been pretty but I have used both my gains and my losses to learn, both of which I'll be discussing with you." ... Read more

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options
the content of this book is great. had to send the book back due to pages falling out . poor binding

I Made 20,000 Dollars In One Speculation
I made 20,000 dollars.I have been involved in the market for a little four years, but really involved, as in a professional attempt for the last year.I had no idea what options were for the first six months of trading.I traded solely in the stock market and settled with using heavy amounts of margin, and occasionally making some big gains here and there (up a hundred thousand dollars), but my risk was usually bigger.I'd need fifty thousand dollars, twenty five thousand in margin, to make ten thousand dollars, two of which gets taken from me to pay the interest.I didn't like margin, I hate debt, and I hated borrowing money (It's why I've gone to the cheapest colleges I can find)... I've only had one Line of credit for a cafe I opened that was all, everything else was investors investors investors.Anyways.I decided after seeing so many books at Barnes and Nobles on Options that I should see what they are all about.Eventually, I decided I wanted to know what they were.So I bought a couple of books, since the internet told me I needed to have an advance degree in Calculus, and an understanding of greek, and all this other stuff.Well, Getting Started in Options was my first book.It laid it all out nice and simple, and was a very informative book on the options market, I read it in a day, then reread it a few days later to make sure I understood it.Then I started reading all these other books, but they seemed to be rather uninformative and they focused on how to make a living writing options, something I wasn't really all that interested in.

Then I found this book.Trading Stock Options: Basic Option Trading Strategies, and How I've used them to profit in any market.This book seemed really informative.It wasn't McMillian's (which I've read), or The Bible of Options Strategy, but it was definitely the best book I think someone just starting out would like to have.

If you don't have an understanding of the stock market, or what moves stocks, or how to find a stock about to break out, or is trending upwards, then this book is not for you.This book, in my opinion, is for the stock trader who wants to branch out into options.It's my opinion.Anyways, how I made twenty thousand dollars in one week.It was June 21st, the Front Month of a new options contract.Intuitive Surgical (ISRG) had just bounced from the 320's to the 359 or so.But it was closing down for the day. Idecided that if it was down tomorrow I would buy some Puts at 330, I did just that about at 2.76 a contract, or 276 dollars, about 280 with commission.I bought 10 of them for a total of 2,800 dollars.Just as I thought, the stock crumbled.On the seventh day, I sold the contract for 20+ dollars, making 20,000 dollars in total on one trade.

P.S. It wasn't my first trade, I've had several success and failures in the option market for months.This was a notable one for me because it's recent.

Books I'd reccomend for stock moves that will help with option trading.
All of Nicolas Darvas's Books (His books will get you into the mood of understanding that you can be successful at the stock market).
Trend Trading for A Living by Thomas K. Carr (This book is by far one of the best)
Trend Following by Michael Covel (especially if you're considering futures as well)
How To Trade Stocks by Jesse Livermore (it was said that Jesse Livermore looked for stocks that would give him ten points in a week to a month, I've used his strategy several times to make a good deal of money on up and down markets)
Stan Weinstien's Secret's for Profiting in a Bull and Bear Market by Stan Weinstein (His technical analysis is priceless
How To Make Money In Stocks by William O'Neil (he's all about the break out buy).

Options are not for everyone and just like stocks they are not for the get rich quick schemer or anything of the short.They require, just like stocks, the patience, discipline, and planning that you would give any endeavor that would cost you money.
Good Luck, Good Trade!

Good read, very informative
Mr. Burns take you through the step by step. I enjoyed it and walked away with a far better understanding and concept on how to trade options.

The trade examples really help.
I really enjoy going through the math to help me understand the procedure. I am only through 1/3 of the book and I think I have come across one error. Page 41 line 7 should be: $160.00 or 21.3%.
The other authors just cannot understand that a picture is worth a thousand words!

Trading Stock Options: Basic Option Trading Strategies And How I've Used Them To Profit In Any Market
I have found this book very helpful. Some aspects of options trading were confusing, but this book did a good job of teaching the nuts and bolts and the thought processes involved in making successful trades. ... Read more

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Praise for The Small-Cap Investor

"The great rewards of investing in the best small-cap companies are matched only by the risks of investing in the worst. Ian Wyatt is one of the few who not only shows you how to find the hidden gems, but also how to avoid the flea-ridden dogs. His new book is a must-read for all small-cap investors, especially in today's turbulent times."
—Martin D. Weiss, author of the New York Times bestseller, The Ultimate Depression Survival Guide

"Small-cap stocks are now the best source of wealth-building because there is now little to zero research on them—use Ian's stock discovery methods and find the ten-bagger innovative companies underneath Wall Street's radar."
—Tobin Smith, founder of ChangeWave Research and costar of the Fox News show Bulls & Bears

"I love small-cap stocks. Why invest for 10% returns when you can find ten-baggers? But no one said it was easy. There are a kazillion names and every one of them sounds like a winner. Ian Wyatt, in his very informative book, The Small-Cap Investor, shows you how to find them, analyze them, and ride them for all they're worth."
—Andy Kessler, New York Times columnist and bestselling author of Running Money and Wall Street Meat

"Ian has written the essential guide for anybody who wants to understand how to make big money in the stock market. His eight-step program shows how to identify and invest in the small companies that will become tomorrow's mega-winners."
—Michael Moe, cofounder and CEO of NeXt Asset Management and author of Finding the Next Starbucks

"The one area of the entire financial markets where the individual investor can actually have an edge on the institutional investor is small-cap stocks. Ian Wyatt's book, The Small-Cap Investor, is your field manual for big profits. His strategies could help you find the big winners of tomorrow, perhaps even the next Cisco, Dell, Microsoft, or Wal-Mart."
— Dr. Stephen Leeb, editor of The Compelte Investor and author of The Coming ... Read more

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A how-to book for new investors
I never read investment books and have never bought or sold a stock.However, this book provides a strong case for why investors should include small-cap stocks in their portfolio.Wyatt uses interesting quotes and a clear style to inform readers about the fundamentals involved in investing.The book was more interesting and better written at the beginning but still provides a novice with enough information to establish a strong base for someone to get more involved.

The Small Cap Investor
It's interesting to note that as of this writing there are 8 reviewers, all with glowing recommendations but all of them have a similar ring to them.They are extremely positive and yes, they are all extremely general and sound like commercial hypes.

Oh, and I'm sure it must be a coincidence that each and every one of the reviewers, at least at this date and time, have only reviewed one book, and, of course, that book is "The Small Cap Investor,"Compare these reviewers to the reviewers of another highly rated trading book such as "Trading For A Living" by Elders.Notice how those reviewers talk about the specifics of the book and have also reviewed other trading books.Just a word to the wise.

Excellent read into small caps
I enjoyed reading this book particularly because I could read it on the commuter rail to and from work but it is a great book overall focusing on an area that most investors don't realize, the potential rewards of small cap investing.Ian goes into great detail explaining in simple terms how to read company financials.I would recommend this book to any longterm investor or day trader.

Good Sensible Advice
I am still reading the book, but I like it, and I particularly like the fact that it seems grounded in reality, with no get rich quick promises.I am a relative beginner in the stock market, but this book has given me confidence to make what have already turned out to be several profitable trades.I would say this is not a book for someone looking for easy money with no effort, but rather a very sensible guide for someone willing to study out how to make money in the stock market.It is easy to understand and just good, sensible guidance for a disciplined approach to investing.I am particularly interested in small caps, so the title got my attention, but I think much of the guidance would apply whether trading in small caps or other categories of securities, so I think it is a valuable read for anyone trading in the stock market.

...a must-read for serious profits!

Ever wished you could have owned Microsoft or Wal-Mart when they were still unknown Small-Cap stocks with under $2 billion dollars to their name?Now you can stop dreaming and start Winning Big withIan Wyatt's down-to-earth new bookThe Small-Cap Investor.In 8 straight forward steps, The Small- Cap Investor walks you through to separate the junk stocks from the Small-Cap treasures. Whether you're brand new to stock picking or have years of trading experience under your belt, rarely will you find such a wealth of easy-to-understand information from such a highly regarded Small-Cap expert as Ian Wyatt....all under one cover!There's nothing like Small-Caps to juice up any portfolio.I rate this book a Winner! ... Read more

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Fund manager Joel Greenblatt has been beating the Dow (with returns of 50 percent a year) for more than a decade. And now, in this highly accessible guide, he's going to show you how to do it, too. You're about to discover investment opportunities that portfolio managers, business-school professors, and top investment experts regularly miss -- uncharted areas where the individual investor has a huge advantage over the Wall Street wizards. Here is your personal treasure map to special situations in which big profits are possible, including:

* Spin-offs * Restructurings * Merger Securities
* Mergers * Rights Offerings * Recapitalizations
* Bankruptcies * Risk Arbitrage

This is a practical and easy-to-use investment reference, filled with case studies, important background information, and all the tools you'll need. All it takes is a little extra time and effort -- and you can be a stock market genius. ... Read more

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Great read
The author made learning of the dark corners of profit fun and easy. Can't wait to give some of the suggestions a try.

Good Primer for Special Situation Investing
Don't let the dorky name fool you, this book is an very good introduction to Special Situation Investing. I could not put this book down. Greenblatt has a very entertaining voice that adds to the already interesting subject material. The book is written with the idea that anyone could pick it up and maybe learn something about value investing, but it also contains reams of information that would be useful to most any experienced investor with a value perspective. Greenblatt certainly gives you perspective as to where value is frequently found, and how an investor can take advantage of inefficiencies in the market.

You Can Be a Stock Market Genius
I thought this was a really great book! I found it a very interesting read. I highly recommend!

This is an old book, but a good book.
Some of the other reviewers are right in saying this is an old and slightly out of date book. But it is such a good book, and it is very readable. I would love for the author to write a second edition. I dislike books that don't have a lot of references, and while this author has a few, the references I was hoping to get were ones that lead to further reading to understand how he arrives at his conclusion. Continually throughout the book he tells you that he is not covering the complex stuff for simplicity, and that is fine, but I would like to go over some of those fine details or at least reading material that teaches me how to go over those fine details,

Every section would require vastly more knowledge than was given in order to apply in real life. A second edition is really needed. But in the end I was very happy to have read this book. A word to the average investor out there though, this book is meant only for full time investors...........people who spend less than an hour or two every week on their investments should not even bother with this book. This book was not meant for the career orientated, don't have time for much type of person.

Great book!
Truly enjoyed this book. One of the best pieces i have read on this. Ignore the horrible cover and silly book title. ... Read more

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#1 (NUMBER ONE) BESTSELLER... WARREN BUFFETT'S; Intelligent Investor Club! Quotes " that he can earn you 50% profits per year"*
IF YOU DILIGENTLY STUDY THIS BOOK AND PRACTICE, YOU MAY SEE GAINS OF 5% IN HOURS, NOT MONTHS OR YEARS.

A FIVE STAR RUNAWAY HIT!!!!

MUST READ FOR Intelligent Investor Club MEMBERS.
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The stock market finally explained! July 28, 2009
Finally, a financial book for the masses! Informative, creative, and written in a language anyone can understand. Mr. Hall takes the 'mystery' out of Wall Street, and gives the common "Joe", the education to make an informed decision about playing the stocks. He injects just enough humor to keep you wanting to read more! This is a GREAT read!!!

 Learn how the stock market works and why it is now better than ever
 Learn planing, strategy, and how to hold gains in all market conditions
 Learn basics of currency, stocks and business capital formation
 Learn how market pressures drive stocks in ways you can predict
 Learn tested techniques that give double ordinary returns
 Learn ways to compound returns in cash not paper gains
 Learn how to bring back lost gains faster and more securely
 Learn how new investors can make gains like the pros
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Customer Reviews (4)

Graphs don't align
this pamphlet is very interesting, but the graphs, which are central to understanding the lesson, are totally unreadable on the Kindle. They don't fit on one screen and have arrows pointing to nothing on the next page. Since most of the points are to observe and learn by looking at the graphs provided, it makes the book kind of useless. too bad- it was a great read- rendered mostly useless by the Kindle.

Best dollar I have ever spent... PERIOD!!!
I must admit, I rarely take the time to review or express opinion on the books I read. However, after reading a scathing attack of this book, I had to comment.

I first read the book in late January of 2010, and can only say that I wish I had read it on its release in May of 09. That time lapse alone would have saved me thousands in losses in my respective accounts. Like the typical people I know, we put our money up and let the "so called" experts advise the best course of action to take. What I found in the book was exactly the truth; my experts worried for their own money, long before I got any phone calls or good advice as to what to do with my own.

Upon finishing my first of many readings, I moved all of my accounts to my own control and found the least expensive means of managing those accounts. (Thank you, ETrade!!!)Within two months of using the easy principles of the book, I had recovered fifty percent of my losses for the two previous years. Some people may be able to follow all the "typical" charts and terms like "head & shoulder" graphs and so forth you read in most books, but they give me a migraine or put me to sleep. I found Mr. Hall's analogies quite easy to understand.

The simple manner in which markets, funds, supply and demand, and charting (tanks) are explained in this book made it simple to apply predictions that actually work when the markets are rolling up and down like waves in a, well, a darn fish tank. Additionally, I never fully understood currencies, bank notes, and share formation as it relates to my hard earned cash and investing until now. This so called "pamphlet" (over fifty pages) taught me more in two hours than working twenty years for fortune 500 companies and listening to my so called expert advisors. I was literally an investment-lamb being led to the corporate slaughter of my hard earned savings day after day until I read this book. As for the length of this book, it taught me exactly what I needed to know and was a quick read.

In addition to reading the book many times, I read the authors blog and frequent updates which helped me not only regain my losses but I have doubled my net worth in less than six months. And for the record, the YouTube updates are hilarious, and proved to be right on the money as far as market conditions and movement across a range of market segments were concerned. I could never have understood how money moves in waves to different capital market sectors without this book.

As far as the salt, goats and history of money and exchanges are concerned: The humor and way Hall explains how all this works and fits together historically was wonderful, witty and a hoot to read. Add to that, another positive comment, (review) made about car buying, which works quite well btw, and my one dollar investment (cost of the book) gives me one of the greatest returns I have realized after reading any financial book.

As far as errors and misalignment go; I read the book first on a Kindle, borrowed from a friend who actually recommended it. Then I downloaded it with the PC version off Amazon which better aligns and reread and studied it more closely. The author readily admits the book is self-published and was never professionally edited. However, I knew little of investing, yet easily read through any minor errors and graph alignment issues. I also noticed that this book was #1 repeatedly on the Amazon best seller ranking. I SURE know why!!! I also hope that I can find this in print one day so that I may keep it handy on my desk.Why write this review now?I kinda feel that I owe Mr. Hall a fee for the money I have made applying his principles.

PS; if you like sexy thrillers, read Halls "The Lollipop",THE LOLLIPOP STRIPCLUB "CANDY FOR THE SEX ADDICT" (THE LOLLIPOP 600 pages (BOOK ONE & TWO)) not for the faint of heart and again unedited, but WOW, the graphic realism provided not only a great read but was very erotic... In my lifetime, there are a handful of books that I have read over and over. In addition to the Double Down Bounce books, "The Lollipop" is another. ANN

Waste of time and money.
This pamphlet should have been titled how to buy a car because the author explains a lot about buying cars, and a little about the stock market. I read this pamphlet using the Kindle app for the iPad. The illustrations don't align with the text making it very hard to follow along with the examples. There are many typos and misspellings. There might be some useful data in this pamphlet, but with all the talk of salt and goats and Babylon, I just couldn't finish it. All traders refer to charts, this author calls them tanks, as in an aquarium. What?!?

Excellent information on how to purchase a car from a car dealership.

The stock market finally explained!
Finally, a financial book for the masses!Informative, creative, and written in a language anyone can understand.Mr. Hall takes the 'mystery' out of Wall Street, and gives the common "Joe", the education to make an informed decision about playing the stocks.He injects just enough humor to keep you wanting to read more!This is a GREAT read!!! ... Read more