Fundamentals of Investing

by Gitman, Lawrence J.; Joehnk, Michael D.

• ISBN13: 9780321088086
• ISBN10: 0321088085
• Edition: 8th
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2002-03-01
• Publisher: Addison-Wesley Pub Co

Summary

Renowned for its writing style, trademark example method, and learning goals, Gitman and Joehnk's classic investment text is now in its Seventh Edition. Addressing the growing demand to learn how to manage personal investments and finances, the authors have turned the spotlight on individual rather than institutional investors. Their strong real-word focus includes superior coverage of mutual funds, international investments, and investment decision techniques. The new edition makes use of the Internet through exercises and cross references to Internet resources. An accompanying CD-ROM offers hands-on practice in analyzing companies for investment purposes. All these distinctive features ensure that Fundamentals of Investing will continue to define the market for years to come.

Table of Contents

Detailed Contents	vii
Preface	xvii
PART ONE THE INVESTMENT ENVIRONMENT	1	(128)
The Role and Scope of Investments	2	(32)
Investment Markets and Transactions	34	(37)
Online Investing, Information, and Trading	71	(58)
PART TWO IMPORTANT CONCEPTUAL TOOLS	129	(92)
Investment Return and Risk	130	(45)
Modern Portfolio Concepts	175	(46)
PART THREE INVESTING IN COMMON STOCK	221	(148)
Common Stock Investments	222	(50)
Analytical Dimensions of Stock Selection	272	(42)
Stock Valuation and Investment Decisions	314	(55)
PART FOUR INVESTING IN FIXED-INCOME SECURITIES	369	(120)
Bond Investments	370	(43)
Bond Valuation and Analysis	413	(40)
Preferred Stocks and Convertible Securities	453	(36)
PART FIVE PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT	489	(94)
Mutual Funds: Professionally Managed Investment Portfolios	490	(52)
Administering Your Own Portfolio	542	(41)
PART SIX DERIVATIVE SECURITIES	583	(1)
Options: Puts, Calls, and Warrants	584	(42)
Commodities and Financial Futures	626
Appendix A Financial Tables	1	(1)
Credits	1	(1)
Index	1