Synopses & Reviews
(back cover)
Rave reviews for previous editions. . .
'"Look for Barrons Finance and Investment Handbook. . . . This is the most comprehensive reference guide Ive seen on investing.'"
'--Dan Rutherford, '"On the Money'" Tulsa World
'"A good reference for any investor. . . .'"
'--Atlanta Constitution
'". . . most comprehensive. . . . An excellent investment guide.'"
'--The Christian Science Monitor
'" . . . should be required reading for students, investors and writers. . . .'"
'--USA Today
'"A fast resource, loaded with information, excellent for the general reader.'"
'--(Long Island, NY) Newsday
'". . . a teeming reservoir of information.'"
'--The Oakland Tribune
'". . . the best thing to hit business and finance since the ticker tape.'"
'--(Denver) Rocky Mountain News
(front flap)
Previous editions of this comprehensive reference book have been called '"required reading for students, investors, and writers'" by USA Today, and '"a teeming reservoir of information'" by the Oakland Tribune. Updated to reflect the latest investment climate, this new edition presents a financial dictionary of more than 5,000 terms, an analysis of many current investment opportunities, guidelines for non-experts on what to look for when reading corporate reports and financial news sources, an up-to-date directory of hundreds of publicly traded corporations in the United States, Canada, and around the world, and a directory listing the names, addresses, and web sites of brokerage houses, mutual funds families, banks, federal and state regulators, and other major financial institutions. Whether youre a large or a small investor, or even if you are just considering your first personal investment, youll find indispensable information for planning and strengthening your portfolio.
(back flap)
THE AUTHORS
John Downes is the author of many books and is a financial consultant and writer whose career encompasses banking, corporate and public finance, and investor relations. He has been affiliated with several institutions in the private and public sectors, including the Chase Manhattan Bank, Avco Financial Services, and New York Citys Office for Economic Development.
Jordan Elliot Goodman is a financial analyst and commentator who appears frequently on TV and radio, and gives speeches across the United States. For many years, he was the Wall Street correspondent for Money magazine and a commentator for NBC News at Sunrise. He appears frequently on NBCs Today Show, PBS, MSNBC, CNN, CNBC, and Fox News Network. He is the author of Everyones Money Book, Reading Between the Lines, and Master Your Money Type. He is the President of the Financial Services Division of the Freedom Investment Club, the largest investment club in North America, which can be found at www.ficinvestors.com. Mr. Goodmans web site is at www.moneyanswers.com.
Synopsis
The newest edition of this comprehensive directory and reference book for investors includes a 5,000-term financial dictionary, an analysis of 30 key investment opportunities in today’s uncertain financial market, explanations for laymen on how to read corporate reports and interpret financial news, and an up-to-date directory of 600 publicly traded corporations in the United States and Canada. Readers will also find the names and addresses of all brokerage and mutual funds firms, banks, savings and loan companies, insurance companies, federal and state regulators, and major investment publications. Here is an all-inclusive financial reference volume that belongs on the bookshelf of every serious investor, both professional and private.
Synopsis
The newest edition of this directory and reference for investors includes a 5,000-term financial dictionary, an analysis of 30 key investment opportunities, explanations for laymen on how to read corporate reports and interpret financial news, and an up-to-date directory of publicly traded corporations in the United States and Canada.
Synopsis
Includes bibliographical references (p. [1179]-1184) and index.
Synopsis
Previous editions of this comprehensive reference book have been called '"required reading for students, investors, and writers'" by USA Today, and '"a teeming reservoir of information'" by the Oakland Tribune. Updated to reflect the 2006 investment climate, the new edition of Barrons Finance and Investment Handbook presents a financial dictionary of more than 5,000 terms, an analysis of many current investment opportunities, guidelines for non-experts on what to look for when reading corporate reports and financial news sources, an up-to-date directory of hundreds of publicly traded corporations in the United States and Canada, and a directory listing the names and addresses of brokerage houses, mutual funds families, banks, federal and state regulators, and other major financial institutions. Here in one big volume is indispensable information for planning and maintaining a healthy investment portfolio.
About the Author
John Downes is editor of the investment newsletter Beating the Dow, and a financial consultant and writer whose career encompasses banking, corporate and public finance, and investor relations. Jordan Eliot Goodman is a financial analyst and commentator who appears frequently on TV. For many years he was Wall Street correspondent for Money magazine.