The current explosion of the stock market is unprecedented by any period in its history. Since the 1980s, the number of American households that own common stock has risen from below 20 percent to just under half. And, this does not include households that hold stock within their retirement plans or other indirect means. A significant portion of this growth is a direct result of the proliferation of information available to the public through such new forums as the Internet. Any information without explanation, however, is useless | l@ve RuBoard Front Matter Table of Contents Index About the Author 10 Minute Guide to Investing in Stocks E. Saenz Publisher Alpha Books First Edition September 01 2001 ISBN 0-02-863610-4 216 pages New investors can fall into some dangerous traps. If you are new to the stock market if you need a refresher course in investing basics or if you are an employee of a corporation that manages its own profit sharing stock plan this easy-to-use reference guide on everything from research to mutual funds can help you. It provides a basic education on stocks investing and the way the market works. l@ve RuBoard I l@ve RuBoard 4 PREVIOUS I NEXT 10 Minute Guide to Investing in Stocks Introduction Extras Acknowledgments Lesson 1. Confronting Your Fear of Stocks What You Need to Know Before Beginning Technical-ese Insufficient Financial Knowledge Stocks Are Only for Millionaires A Stock Market Crash Is Investing Like Gambling It Will Take Too Much Time Lesson 2. Why You Should Invest in Stocks Stocks Rock Stocks vs. Bonds Stocks vs. Cash Stocks vs. Mutual Funds Lesson 3. How Much Do You Have to Invest Determining Your Overall Financial Picture Sufficient Savings Getting Rid of Debt Determining Your Expenses Paper Investing Lesson 4. What Is a Stock Stock Talk What s a Company Worth Kinds of Stock The Two Main Issues of Stock Lesson 5. The Five Types of Stock Stock Characteristics Lesson 6. Stock Derivatives What Are Derivatives Subscription Rights Warrants Options Lesson 7. The Markets Trading Places The New York Stock Exchange The American Stock Exchange Regional Exchanges Over the Counter International Exchanges The Big Bang Other Markets Lesson 8. Brokers and Brokerage Houses Types of Stockbrokers Role of Stockbrokers Securities and Exchange Commission Full Service Stockbrokers Discount Stockbrokers E-Brokers Educate Yourself Lesson 9. Opening a Brokerage Account Getting Started Cash Account Margin Account Lesson 10. How Much Stock to Buy and How to Buy It Determining How Much
