Introduction to the Stock Market: Reuters Financial Training Series

Author: Reuters
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Publication Date: 2001-08-01
Features: "Introduction to the Stock Market" guides beginners through the captivating world of the stock market. This book clearly explains how the stock market operates, the types of trading instruments, the participants involved, how stocks are priced, and the differences between stock markets around the world. The topics covered include stock valuation, stock issuance, and equity-related securities and derivatives. The book also includes various charts and screenshots from the Reuters trading software as supplementary material. Key features of the book include: an introduction that defines professional terms, introduces theoretical background, provides examples and calculations for different types of stock instruments, summaries and review questions at the end of each chapter to restate key points and definitions, and practice questions with answers to reinforce learning. The book lists additional references such as books, articles, and websites to help readers deepen their comprehensive understanding of the stock market, thereby laying a solid foundation. Each book in this series is supported by the Wiley-Russell Financial Training Center website, which regularly updates content, provides information on professional exams, and offers connections to various financial websites, among many other resources. This book is particularly suitable for novice traders, investors, and financial institutions seeking market insights. It will undoubtedly become a valuable tool for stock investors.