Stock Market Crashes: Predictable And Unpredictable And What To Do About Them (World Scientific Finance)

Business & Money

William T Ziemba

Mikhail Zhitlukhin

Sebastien Lleo

Investing

World Scientific Singapore Pte Ltd

Going For Broke: Nick Leeson And The Collapse Of Barings Bank

JUDITH RAWNSLEY

Economics

HarperCollins Publishers, Ltd

Stenner on Mutual Funds: The Complete and Authoritative Guide to Mutual Fund Investment in Canada

Stenner, Gordon

Annett, William

Harpercollins Canada

1000 Billion Dollars a Day: Inside the Foreign Exchange Markets

Roberts, John

HarperCollins Publishers Canada, Limited

There's no lack of information for would-be investors out there. The problem is, much of it is directed towards those who are at least reasonably familiar with the markets, the institutions and the peaks and pitfalls of the world of investing. Anyone else is left with the queasy feeling that they're missing out on some great financial opportunities -- if only they understood what it was all about.That's where "The beginner's Guide to Investing" comes in: a clear and simple layperson's guide, it demystifies the world of investment, the concepts and the language and explains exactly how to go about making those important first investments. Beginning investors will find all the information they need presented in a concise, friendly format: -- Personal investment strategies -- What is income? -- What does the Bank of Canada really do? -- What can a financial institution do for me? -- The Canadian dollar and foreign currencies demystified -- How interest works -- Safety, income and growth investments -- Taxation -- Setting investment strategies -- All about the securities markets -- Mutual funds explained -- Assessing risk vs. return -- RRSP investing -- Building a diversified portfolio

The Beginner's Guide to Investing: A Practical Guide to Putting Your Money to Work for You

Croft, Richard

Kirzner, Eric

Richard Croft

HarperCollins, Publishers

What was once the Information Highway is now the information jungle, where accessing what you need is often a time-consuming and frustrating process. The Internet Investor changes all that by making it quick and easy to find the financial information you're searching for. 
 From financial planning to virtual investing, The Internet Investor is the indispensable guide for both beginner and experienced Internet users who want to effectively use the Internet as an investment tool... and minimize their time and money investment.

The Internet Investor: A Practical and Time-Saving Guide to Financial Information on the Internet

Maude, J. Timothy

The Fundline Advisor, 1998: The Essential Mutual Funds Handbook for Canadian Investors

Maude, Timothy J.

More than ever, Canadians must rely on their investment decisions to determine their families’ security and ensure their retirement. But how many investors are actually receiving unbiased, easily understandable and practical advice on their investments? Are they selecting the right level of risk? Do they know what a reasonable rate of return is in today’s market? And are they making mistakes now that may compromise their future retirement plans?
Warren MacKenzie has over 20 years of experience in the investment industry. Through his company, Second Opinion Investor Services Inc., he offers unbiased, straightforward check-ups for every level of investor. He’s seen the common and costly investment mistakes Canadians make and the obstacles that every investor faces. Covering all aspects of financial planning, including choosing a financial advisor; market basics; measuring and controlling risk; paying less tax; and avoiding common financial pitfalls, MacKenzie offers 101 concise, action-oriented prescriptions for healthy investing. Readers will learn how to:
• understand an advisor’s investment strategy
• avoid being fooled by a fund’s average return
• make portfolio changes in keeping with the game plan
• understand how emotion and logic move the market
• realize that the buy and hold strategy isn’t always right
Honest, unbiased and practical, The Unbiased Advisor gives you invaluable advice on getting the most from your advisor, your investments and your money.

The Unbiased Advisor

MacKenzie, Warren

Collins

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