Investing Online - Hardcover

Gup, Benton E.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0631231552 ISBN 13: 9780631231554

Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell, 2003

Synopsis

In a clear and concise form, this text explains the basics of investing online, highlighting what investors should know before, during, and after they invest. The text covers information needed for the entire process of investing online, including dealing with brokers online, analyzing and determining the value of investments, and managing an investment portfolio. Accessible to a broad audience, this text is ideal for course use, as well as for investment professionals interested in investing online. * Explores getting started online, analyzing different securities, and making investment decisions. * Explains what investors should know before, during, and after investing. * Includes a directory of websites useful for investors. * Highlights main points with end--of--chapter questions and a Investor Insighta boxes. * Written in an engaging style and accessible to a broad audience.

About this title

Review:

"Given the phenomenal growth in website investment information and online trading over the last decade, Investing Online is quite timely. Benton Gup's integrated treatment of investment concepts, and the use of website investment information, makes this book a worthwhile reading for those who want to take investment fundamentals from theory to practice. For those investment teachers looking for a book that will show their students how to practically apply investment fundamentals, Investing Online is also a perfect complement to core investment books." -- Stafford Johnson, Xavier University

From the Back Cover:

In a clear and concise form, this text explains the basics of investing online, highlighting what investors should know before, during, and after they invest. Written in an engaging style, this text gives the reader instant access to information previously available only to investment professionals. The chapters cover the entire process of investing online, enabling the reader to:

• understand securities markets and regulations


• deal with brokers and dealers online


• become familiar with stocks, bonds, and mutual funds


• analyze and determine the value of investments


• manage an investment portfolio

The text makes extensive use of online resources, providing a directory of websites at the end of the book, and referring the reader to relevant websites in the end-of-chapter questions. Additionally, "Investor Insight" boxes use practical examples to illustrate key points for the reader. Accessible to a broad audience, this text is ideal for course use, as well as for investment professionals interested in investing online.

About this edition

• Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
• Publication date: 2003
• ISBN 10: 0631231552
• ISBN 13: 9780631231554
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 208