Gold Trading Boot Camp: How to Master the Basics and Become a Successful Commodities Investor
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Gold Trading Boot Camp: How to Master the Basics and Become a Successful Commodities Investor
Gregory T. Weldon
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Praise for Gold Trading Boot Camp

"If speculate you must, read Weldon first."
—James Grant, Editor, Grant's Interest Rate Observer

"This book delivers on all of the essential elements of successful financial literature. Weldon provides a compelling context, walks through the metrics that affect the price action, and assimilates the decision-making process in kind. From soup to nuts, this is one of the most comprehensive tutorials I've read on the subject of commodities."
—Todd Harrison, founder and CEO, Minyanville Publishing and Multimedia, LLC

"The gold price is rising in today's turbulent financial times. Preparation and knowledge are essential to profit from higher prices, and this book provides everything you need to take advantage of the trading opportunities thatlie ahead."
—James Turk, founder, GoldMoney.com

"This book, with its insights into the current investment climate coincides with what many feel is a new bull market in gold. There is no 'one-size-fits-all' investment approach, but every investor who applies such preparation and rigor as Greg outlines will certainly have increased returns with fewer losses. It should be on every investor's bookshelf, handy for reference, and re-read every year. Greg puts paid to the notion of random walk!"
—Kim Evans, CEO, Global Building and Supply

Customer Reviews:

3 out of 5 stars decent into, nothing new.......2007-06-07

Dissapointed that I did not undercover anything 'new' or earth shattering. It is a decent intro book but I did not learn anything special.

5 out of 5 stars Very Well Written Even for the Novice or Advanced Investor.......2007-05-20

Gold Boot Camp is very well written and the author actually entertains you thorught w/ stories and analogies to make what is normally very boring material, very interesting. I'm ready to start trading I'm so inspired!!!!!!!!!!1

5 out of 5 stars Traders bonanza.......2007-04-17

This is one of the most useful trading books I've seen in a long long time.
As a broker and former Risk Manager in the financial markets, I am usually somewhat suspicious of books by "traders" and/or "pundits". I usually find myself confronted by lots of self-serving drivel and advice that is not in any way applicable to typical traders. This book is a refreshing change from that.
Every new or newer trader should read this book. The excellent charts and analysis contained on them are worth the book's price all by themselves. What I found of particular interest, though, was his honest and refreshing approach to the oft-neglected subject of Risk. Every trader should read this portion of the book.
The book lays out in intricate detail the process a true professional trader must go through to successfully speculate. Fascinating stuff!

5 out of 5 stars Fantastic book.......2007-04-04

I am a beginner in gold investing, and found this book an eye-opener in understanding the markets. I need everything in simple terms, and this book was incredibly informative.

Greg Weldon is an eloquent writer, and I felt that I came away with more confidence to invest in this market.

5 out of 5 stars Good stuff.......2007-04-03

I highly recommend this book. Not only to Gold traders, but to anyone who follows the financial markets in general. As a subscriber to his thought-provoking newsletter, I believe Weldon has a style all his own that is reflected in this book. (Most of which in this industry make for good "night-time" reading!)

Weldon's book kept me engaged while also providing useful information and insights that can be applied to many different markets. He is very good at illustrating his points with charts and graphs (many of which are of his own creation) and has a unique way of correlating many different markets, indicators and statistics.

Very well written.

DeMark On Day Trading Options
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • This book is great
  • Ummmmmm...
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  • The author is a market genius!
  • Actually, 4 1/2 stars but truly a ground-breaking book
DeMark On Day Trading Options
Day DeMark , and Thomas DeMark
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The option day trading blueprint you've been waiting for!

Options day trading is no walk in the park. But it is your most potentially profitable way to take advantage of the day-trading phenomenon. Put the odds in your favor with Demark on Day DeMark and Thomas DeMark, Jr. Forget complicated formulas! Instead, this nuts-and-bolts guide gives you a set of option trading techniques, indicators, and rules to limit risk without sacrificing profit. You're shown how to:


*Select, design, and build your own highly-personalized trading model
*Use filters and screens to select optimal option trading candidates
*Identify low-risk entry points in up, down, or even sideway markets

You get savvy tips for buying puts or calls based on market, industry, or underlying security ù even get a phone number to get a free, updated TD Indicators demonstration disk. For three decades, traders using breakthroughs like the DeMark Indicators have made fortunes. Now it's your turn!

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Electronic day trading of Internet stocks may be making the headlines ... but the entire field of day trading has exploded! DeMark on Day Trading Options is the first book to combine two of today's hottest trading phenomena -- day trading and options trading -- into one exciting blueprint for making money in volatile markets.

After first reviewing the basics of options. Tom DeMark -- renowned as a pioneer in technical analysis -- breaks new ground by introducing methods and techniques specifically designed for day trading options. He provides insights on selecting the best options to trade for specific markets. details how traders can accurately predict market movements and introduces the ingenious option trading variable he developed.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars This book is great.......2006-08-02

The previous reviewer cites the perception of the author's inflated ego. I too was distracted by the author's tendency to refer to "TD" indicator this and that and this disturbed me. However, i had the good fortune to meet the author at a Bloomberg seminar and the author explained why he chose to preface his indicators with the 'td'. The justification he gave was that his attorney wanted him to trademark and control the indicators and that was the effective way for him to accomplish that goal. I accept that reason and more than that I can overlook the petty complaint that it is distracting by concentrating upon the value I find in the indicators. I say call them whatever the author wants to since bottom line they are the best I have seen in my 35+ years in the industry.

1 out of 5 stars Ummmmmm..........2006-07-25

You may want to think twice about this one. Not to be negative, but it is very hard to follow. Clear and concise dialog is absent in favor of unnecessary "branding" if you will of common techniques mixed with completely unverified and difficult to back test methods for trading the markets. This is trading celebrity gone wrong. I would love to know the remaining balance of an investment account traded with these "TDious" indicators. You can at least save yourself from this trade.

5 out of 5 stars Prescription for successful trading from a true genius.......2006-06-16

My trading partner introduced me to the author's work. He told me that the author had worked closely with Paul Tudor Jones, Leon Cooperman, Steve Cohen and other industry titans. To be associated with these guys, he had to have something of value. After reading his books, my conclusion is that he truly possesses a creativity and market awareness that is unmatched in the industry. Although the ideas he presents can be profitably applied, I am certain that he does not share everything he knows with the reader. Regardless something is better than nothing.

5 out of 5 stars The author is a market genius!.......2006-01-02

Prior to xmas and on my birthday I received a copy of DeMark's 'New Science of Technical Analysis'. I have been a professional trader for over 20 years and currently head up the trading operation at one of the major Wall Street firms. I thought I knew how market operateed and I shared my expereince on TV, radio, and in newspapers for years. Upon reading this book and as well ass the other two in the DeMark set, I have gained a profound new awareness how markets truly behave. The author is beyoind peer in defining and describing the intricacies of price behavior. What an enlightening series of reads.

5 out of 5 stars Actually, 4 1/2 stars but truly a ground-breaking book.......2005-02-16

I enjoyed this book immensely and since I have been trading for over 30 years and never read anything approaching the uniqueness of this book. I also read with much interest the author's other two bboks. However, the reason I would prefer not to assign a full 5 stars is because I truly believe the author knows much more than the general (and sometimes specific) ideas he posits in the books. I realize that the author has no obligation to share more than the very helpful ideas we find within the pages of the book but it would have been much, much more useful to include more information. I assume that for the small amount of money invested in the books, he did not want to provide more information. Also perhaps the size of the book would be volumes. Nevertheless the new, original ideas included in the book are compelling and very helpful.
Learn to Earn: A Beginner's Guide to the Basics of Investing and Business
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  • Good for beginners.....
  • Strong Fundamental Book
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Learn to Earn: A Beginner's Guide to the Basics of Investing and Business
Peter Lynch , and John Rothchild
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To Peter Lynch, success in the stock market is pretty basic: if a company's earnings rise, then the stock price goes up. "This simple point--that the price of a stock is directly related to a company's earning power--is often overlooked, even by sophisticated investors," the former Fidelity Magellan manager writes in Learn to Earn, his third book on investing. "This is the starting point for the successful stock picker: find companies that grow their earnings over many years to come."

One of the best managers in the history of mutual funds, Lynch is certainly the person to help people choose the right stocks and understand the market. More so than One Up on Wall Street or Beating the Street, this Lynch book is for beginning investors of all ages. Lynch and coauthor John Rothchild are family men who are worried that teenagers aren't learning enough about the importance of American companies in improving lives and creating wealth. Lynch questions why students are taught that Hamlet was a tragic hero and Napoleon was a great general, but they don't know that Sam Walton founded Wal-Mart. In fact, Lynch's grasp of the past is one of the strengths of the book. One of the best chapters is "A Short History of Capitalism," a witty and homespun look at characters like Karl Marx, the Communist who believed capitalism was doomed, and the robber barons, the shrewd railroad magnates of the late 19th century who amassed huge fortunes by manipulating the markets.

Unlike the robber barons, beginning investors, Lynch says, should stick to the basics: get in the habit of saving and investing and putting aside a certain amount every month; develop a strong stomach because the stock market is going to fall and there's no way to anticipate it; do a little homework so you can understand the reasons to own a particular stock; and buy shares in solid companies and don't let go of them without a good reason.

This book marks Lynch's coming out as a fan of "direct investment programs," which are offered by many good companies. You purchase a couple of shares or so directly from the company and then you enroll in a plan and buy more shares each month, in some cases without paying a penny in fees and always without a broker--the way Lynch likes it. Lynch loves these plans because they're a great vehicle for investing a little bit at a time over a long period. Grab onto a company and learn about it, Lynch writes. The more you learn, the more you'll earn. --Dan Ring

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Mutual-fund superstar Peter Lynch and author John Rothchild explain the basic principles of investing and business in a primer that will enlighten and entertain anyone who is high-school age or older.

Many investors, including some with substantial portfolios, have only the sketchiest idea of how the stock market works. The reason, say Lynch and Rothchild, is that the basics of investing -- the fundamentals of our economic system and what they have to do with the stock market -- aren't taught in school. At a time when individuals have to make important decisions about saving for college and 401(k) retirement funds, this failure to provide a basic education in investing can have tragic consequences.

For those who know what to look for, investment opportunities are everywhere. The average high-school student is familiar with Nike, Reebok, McDonald's, the Gap, and the Body Shop. Nearly every teenager in America drinks Coke or Pepsi, but only a very few own shares in either company or even understand how to buy them. Every student studies American history, but few realize that our country was settled by European colonists financed by public companies in England and Holland -- and the basic principles behind public companies haven't changed in more than 300 years.

In Learn to Earn, Lynch and Rothchild explain in a style accessible to anyone who is high-school age or older how to read a stock table in the daily newspaper, how to understand a company annual report, and why everyone should pay attention to the stock market. They explain not only how to invest, but also how to think like an investor.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Outstanding!.......2007-09-23

I studied economics in college, and thought this book was as good of a general economics book as any I've read. It's unlike the very few investing books I've ever read--the title is more descriptive, it is a learn to earn book. About why companies grow, how one can earn from their growth, historical trends affecting growth, and the actions of these on financial markets. One can go through an entire major in economics and not know much about financial markets, their contribution to business, and how people make them work. This book is a great overview of this process.

4 out of 5 stars Good for beginners............2007-02-07

To put it shortly, this book is for beginners... from the language and examples, it's obvious that this was written for a high school audience. Nonetheless, as someone relativley new to finances and investing, it provided me with useful information about how the stock market works and familiarized me with some important jargon (i.e. index funds, bull market, bear market). Additionally, the first gives a nice (albeit simplified) history of the financial system that is an optional read for anyone who's interested.

I recomend this book to someone who's looking for an easy-to-read beginners guide to the stock market, although most experienced investors probably wont learn anything new.

5 out of 5 stars Strong Fundamental Book.......2006-08-24

This is a great book to understand the basics of investments.
Unlike a TV set where you could buy it and least care how it works as long as you know how to work on with the remote control. Stock investing is a different venture, the fundamentals of economics need to be there. One must know what does P/E mean, net cash flow, P/S ratio, forward eps estimate.
Why the penultimate year before the elections for bull market. Without fundamentals its hard to succeed in investing. Good foundation of terminlogies along with discipline and evaluating one own traits in stock investment makes one confident and a sure winner in the long run. Wall street is the same has been 100 years back there has been bulls and bear session, usually bear sessions have outpaced the bull session. But if one has picked the right stock and waits through the bear session when the bull session is around he is likely to make the maximum return. If one makes 10% return on a year to year basis one is a successful investor. All the eye catchers in newspapers and magazines with >100% return are seldom reptative. If inflation is around 3% and one makes 7% profit per year, with compounding affects anyone can become a wealthy person in the long run. Ofcourse, the real joy is to do your own research and invest and trade wisely. And with time one only excels.

5 out of 5 stars Great Primer for New Investors.......2006-07-12

This is book is a great primer on the basics of investing. The language does seem geared towards a younger audience, but the information presented is useful for new and would-be investors of all ages and is very easy to read (I finished it in 3 days). For me, the book was a good brush up on different investing options. Lynch weighs the pros and cons of different investments and strategies, but in the end stresses that the most earning potential at the end of the day is in stocks. The book also includes great tips and advice on how to choose strong companies with potential for growth. This book was definitely the gentle 'shove' I needed to start investing and building a strong portfolio.

I think the book would be even better with a little updating- a bit of information or insight on the different online brokers would have been very helpful.

5 out of 5 stars Best choice for Beginners!.......2006-06-23

I thoroughly enjoyed this book for three reasons:
1)It was written for teenagers, so it was easy to grasp its
concepts, plus very humerous!
2)It gave a good foundation to finance by teaching a short
history of capitalism in the US which I found to be
extremely fascinating.
3)The whole book was very informative. I learned so much
about history, how a company gets started and how it grows
and of course about investing and why we should be investing
money from our youth.
You can tell the authors have a good grasp for finance and
a genuine love of the subject and I applaud them for explaining
the topic in a down to earth way that anyone can understand.
Fundamentals of the Stock Market
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • Excellent
Fundamentals of the Stock Market
B. O'Neill Wyss
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This practical, hands-on blueprint to stocks and mutual funds provides a thorough overview of today’s stock market. From understanding how trends and policies affect markets and the basics of placing a trade to advanced issues including technical analysis, short selling, Modern Portfolio Theory, and more, this unique and useful workbook explains the stock market in clear, concise language.

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This practical, hands-on blueprint to stocks and mutual funds provides a thorough overview of today's stock market.

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4 out of 5 stars Excellent.......2003-05-06

Great introductioin to a field that can seem quite arcane to the average joe. Affordable,pithy, and intelligible!
Basic Investments (with Thomson ONE - Business School Edition) (Series in Finance)
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    Learn to Earn: A Beginner's Guide to the Basics of Investing (The Classic Guide)
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    Mutual-fund superstar Peter Lynch and author John Rothchild explain the basic principles of investing and business in a primer for all listeners.

    Many investors, including some with substantial portfolios, have only the sketchiest idea of how the stock market works. The reason, say Lynch and Rothchild, is that the basics of investing aren't taught in school. At a time when individuals have to make important decisions about saving for college and 401(k) retirement funds, this failure to provide a basic education in investing can have tragic consequences.

    For those who know what to look for, investment opportunities are everywhere. The average high-school student is familiar with Nike, Reebok, McDonald's, the Gap, and the Body Shop. Nearly every teenager in America drinks Coke or Pepsi, but only a very few own shares in either company or even understand how to buy them. Every student studies American history, but few realize that our country was settled by European colonists financed by public companies in England and Holland -- and the basic principles behind public companies haven't changed in more than 300 years.

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    3 out of 5 stars Nothing new here.......1998-09-28

    Having listened to Peter Lynch's "One Up On Wall Street" and "Beating the Street," I found this tape to offer almost nothing new except improved narration from Peter Lynch. You're better off getting one of his earlier works.
    Essential Finance Series: Investing Basics
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    Make smart decisions without being an expert.

    Learning to invest intelligently can be easier than you think. Building a solid foundation of key investing concepts shouldn't take hours of reading. In Investing Basics, the information is organized into short, clear explanations to help you make sense of the crucial details. This book explains the most important concepts, breaks them down into manageable parts, and provides the insights and tools to use your money to its fullest potential while managing the risks. Smart tips help you avoid the pitfalls and take advantage of the opportunities. Taking a clear, concise approach to money management, the Dorling Kindersley Essential Finance Series provides a practical and impartial resource to guide you through important financial decisions. Useful questionnaires pinpoint one's financial status while easy-to-use charts and graphs help track cash flow. Cut through the complexities of financial lingo and gain the confidence needed to build real financial security. Learn to live debt free, invest in the stock market, pay for a child's education, or plan for retirement. Filled with practical advice on all aspects of money management, this series offers an excellent foundation for building a personal finance library.

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    Can investing be easier than we think it is? Can we build a solid foundation on key investing concepts? Well, this is the claim in Investing Basics.

    The information is organized into short, clear explanation so you can make sense of the crucial details. This is a step-by-step guide on how to create a financial plan.

    You will learn what to do with your money, how to prepare yourself for wealth, differentiate between various bonds, know what various stocks are, understand risk, understand the role of "time" and find out what you can earn and what the cost is to invest.

    For some people, investing is one of the most rewarding activities and for others it can be unnerving. I know many people who have lost money and many who are living off their investments and can stay home and play on the computer all day.

    I enjoyed the quotes in little peach boxes, here is a good one:

    "Asking what the risks are may not be as useful as asking what are the chances of success and failure." -pg. 35

    Understanding how to invest your money is what this book is all about. I wish you success.

    5 out of 5 stars Best of the basic investing books.......2001-01-11

    This is by far the clearest and most precise book of its type available. It's a must read for every experienced and novice investor. I give it to my potential clients at our first serious meeting. I am a financial services rep with investment experience beginning in 1972. It is a 30 minute read and covers all the basics. You would be surprised at the number of people with substancial portfolios; whom do not know the difference between a BOND and a STOCK. I'm serious!
    Money Basics for Young Adults
    Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    • a disappointing collection of thoughts
    • Excellent Resource for High Schools and Homeschoolers!
    • A guide for young people to managing their own budgets
    Money Basics for Young Adults

    Manufacturer: Healthy Wealth
    ProductGroup: Book
    Binding: Paperback
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    ASIN: 0972207147
    Release Date: 2007-01-01

    Product Description

    Money Basics for Young Adults should be required reading for every young adult. This book provides a fast paced tour of the all the things you need to know about money as you start out in life. Embedded in this book is a philosophy of self reliance and a guide to success in life.

    Customer Reviews:

    2 out of 5 stars a disappointing collection of thoughts.......2007-07-17

    I bought this book because the description claimed that it is a comprehensive list of topics for "young adults". I graduated from college recently and have been working for 1.5 years now. I thought this book will be a good starting point to guide me on managing my money. It was not.

    For people who are in a hurry and do not want to read the rest of this review, here is a summary:

    The book is in noway comprehensive. It is not well-written. It is suited for high schoolers only, not for college graduates. It does not have enough "meat" in it, and most of it is written in sermon or lecture style without much detail or clarification.

    Here is a list of issues that need to be addressed before this book can be considered a reference for young adults on money management:

    1) The whole book is 100 pages, each 7x10 inches (much smaller than the regular A4 paper) and in large print. I read the whole thing in about 8 hours. For example, chapter 11 on renting is 2 pages ! Chapter 9 on passwords is 1.5 pages... and so on, you get the idea.

    2)The book is full of spelling mistakes and typos. You can find one every other page. Further editing is necessary.

    3) The book fluctuates between a very simplified language directed to teens and high schoolers (example: chapter 11 on renting) and then switches gears towards a more technical and involved language that even people with a background in finance cannot readily understand. An example of the latter case is chapter 13 on investing, where the terms diversifications, investment portfolio, dividend rate, mutual funds,accounting book value, money market account, depreciationg...etc, are discussed with very little or even NO clarification at all.


    4) In chapter 13, the author advertises for his new upcoming book " Successful investing" 3 times on pages 99, 100, 101, gives a link to the book's website.

    5) Every chapter ends with a quote that is completely unrelated to the subject of the chapter. An example of this is chapter 9 on passwords, which ends with the quote " never measure the height of a mountain until you have reached the top. Then you will see how low it was. The book is full of random scattered quotes that seem out of place.

    6) The author introduces some inaccurate advise regarding electronics and communication. An example is using Cat5 routers on page 50. Labeling a router as Cat5 is a poor description of the router and shows the author's lack of knowledge in electronics engineering ( I am an electrical engineer).

    7) The book has no references, glossary or even index sections.

    5 out of 5 stars Excellent Resource for High Schools and Homeschoolers!.......2007-01-21

    I met Mr. Chambers this December 2006 and visited with him about the urgency of educating today's high school students in the basics of financial management. He handed me a copy of his book, Money Basics for Young Adults. I read it over the course of the next 2 days and was impressed with succinct nature and yet thorough manner in which he covers this critical subject. I teach a Personal Fianance class in High School--his book covers all the topics we addressed in a year long course and does it in a pleasantly readable and sensible manner. I highly recommend this book for school districts, teachers, parents, young people and homeschoolers (of which I was at one time!)

    5 out of 5 stars A guide for young people to managing their own budgets.......2005-05-06

    Written by one of the premier financial advisors of modern America, Money Basics For Young Adults is a no-nonsense guide for young people to managing their own budgets, and their own futures. Chapters address banking, credit cards, cars, insurance, spending, identity protection (a must in the 21st century, which is riddled with identity theft), credit ratings, passwords, financial aid, renting, savings, investing, gambling, and staying self-sufficient in a complicated world. Written in plain terms but packed with everything a young adult or college student must know to make it on their own, Money Basics For Young Adults earns the highest recommendation through its straightforward advice for self-empowerment.
    Index Mutual Funds: How to Simplify Your Financial Life and Beat the Pro's
    Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
    • Simple
    • Good book for beginners
    • Very basic information
    • Wish this book was available 3 years ago!
    • Great book for experienced mutual fund investors
    Index Mutual Funds: How to Simplify Your Financial Life and Beat the Pro's
    Dale C. Maley
    Manufacturer: Artephius Publishing
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    Book Description

    Many new investors are shocked to discover there are over 8,000 different mutual funds to choose from! How do you know which fund to pick? Once you pick a fund, how do you know how well it is performing? Do you have to spend a lot of time learning about investing?

    This book answers all of these questions and more. It shows how regular people can simplify their investment life and beat the pro's results.

    Jill is a new investor who knows she must start investing for her daughter's education and her retirement. Jill turns to her nephew, a Business Major, and to William the friendly Finance Professor for advice.

    With the help of her friends, Jill learns how to invest to meet her long term goals using index funds.

    This entertaining book will help you to simplify your investment life and help you to achieve your long term financial goals.

    Customer Reviews:

    5 out of 5 stars Simple.......2000-02-17

    I've read indexing books by John Bogle, Charles Ellis and Larry Swedroe but this is the book I bought for my niece and nephew. It's concise yet informative and appropriate for anyone with at least a high school education looking for a good explanation of the benefits of indexing.

    5 out of 5 stars Good book for beginners.......1999-07-12

    I was a total dummy when it came to investing. I wanted a book to teach me the basics of investing. This book more than met my needs. It only took a couple of hours to read, but it covered the basics of mutual funds, index funds, and asset allocation. The book was very easy to read and was not filled with terminology I did not understand. After reading the book, I am ready to start investing in index funds, and I have already started to learn more about asset allocation. A must read book for people new to mutual fund investing!

    2 out of 5 stars Very basic information.......1999-04-12

    This book is written for the total newbie to mutual fund investing. It does not offer specific advice on indicies or asset allocation, but it does make a clear argument for why to use a broad market index as the foundation for one's investment strategy. This is a one hour read.

    5 out of 5 stars Wish this book was available 3 years ago!.......1999-03-05

    3 years ago I invested a bunch of money in load funds selected by a financial planner. I also put some of the money into stocks I picked. After reading this book, if I had only put my money in index funds! If I had invested in index mutual funds I would have made tens of thousands more money over the last 3 years. Book was great because it explained investing in language I could understand!

    5 out of 5 stars Great book for experienced mutual fund investors.......1999-02-15

    I have been investing in mutual funds for over 10 years. I was selecting my funds based on how well they did compared to other funds. Through this book, I learned to compare the performance of my funds to the S&P 500 Index. I'm now a believer in using Index Funds for most of my investments!!
    The Complete Idiot's Guide to Real Estate Investing Basics (Complete Idiot's Guide to)
    Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    • The complete idiots guide to real estate basics
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    David J. Decker , and George G. Sheldon
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    What, where, and how to buy!

    The Complete Idiot's Guide to Real Estate Investing Basics presents the practical advice and knowledge readers need to get started in the residential real estate market. Based on the knowledge of an established expert, this guide teaches readers how to find properties that have the greatest investment potential, make offers and negotiate deals, locate great tenants, and re- sell properties for maximum profit.
    • According to the U.S. Census Bureau, there were an estimated 123.3 million housing units in the U.S. in the first quarter 2005
    • Residential real estate is always on the move
    • Baby boomers are growing older, and many look at real estate investing as a safe way to assure their current standard of living

    Customer Reviews:

    4 out of 5 stars The complete idiots guide to real estate basics.......2007-08-13

    This book would be a good book to read as your first real estate book for anyone starting out in real estate investment. The book is very informative, and provides a nice overview of all aspects of real estate. It would help the beginning investor become familiarized with what certain real estate terms mean. The book is very clear and easy to understand. A good book to have as a reference guide.

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