Complete Guide to Investing
Dr Jae Shim


This book is designed in a question and answer format in order to address the issues that come up when investing. The questions are typical of those asked by lay investors such as yourself. The answers are clear, concise, and to the point. In short, this is a workable easy reference of guidelines, illustrations, checklists, worksheets, charts, graphs, practical applications, recommendations, and how to's for you, the novice investor. Throughout, you'll find this book practical, quick, useful, and reader-friendly. Another important feature of the guide has to do with how to use a computer for investing. Computerized investing, which is a vital aspect of investing in this day and age, is stressed through the book.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Chapter 1 GETTING STARTED AS AN INVESTOR
Chapter 2 FINANCIAL MARKETS and INVESTMENT PROCESS
Chapter 3 RETURN AND RISK
Chapter 4 FUNDAMENTAL ANALYSIS
Chapter 5 TECHNICAL ANALYSIS
Chapter 6 COMMON STOCKS AND PREFERRED STOCKS
Chapter 7 HOW MUCH ARE YOU WILLING TO PAY FOR A COMMON STOCK?
Chapter 8 FIXED INCOME SECURITIES
Chapter 9 INVESTING IN OPTIONS
Chapter 10 FUTURES CONTRACTS
Chapter 11 GLOBAL INVESTING
Chapter 12 TAX-ADVANTAGED INVESTMENTS
Chapter 13 MUTUAL FUNDS
Chapter 14 DIVERSIFICATION, PORTFOLIO CONSTRICTION, AND ASSET ALLOCATION
GLOSSARY