Demystifying the Stock Market

DEMYSTIFYING THE STOCK MARKET provides an introduction to the stock market: its function, its operations, its history. It helps the reader to overcome the mystique of Wall Street by explaining how the markets work, what the advantages & disadvantages might be of various types of investment & how the economy & basic economic principles affect investments & financial markets. Its premise is that knowledge about markets, investments & economics is key to confident & fear-free investing. The reader learns how to deal with a stockbroker, how to make a purchase of stock, how to decipher the stock tables, & how to keep track of investments. The book is a valuable tool for anyone seeking an understanding of this complex subject. Also available from the publisher are companion materials which make the book a complete teaching kit. These materials include a workbook, homework exercises, transparency masters, wall charts, & a 30-minute video that explains how the stock market functions. All are available from The Durell Institute, Shenandoah University, 1460 University Drive, Winchester, VA 22601; (703) 665-5428.Pool, John C. is the author of 'Demystifying the Stock Market' with ISBN 9781882505029 and ISBN 1882505026.