The Bear Book: Survive and Profit in Ferocious Markets

Rothchild finds some compelling evidence that a Bear might be lurking in the woods. [He] addresses the subject with candor."–The Wall Street Journal
"In a timely antidote to the fever now raging in the markets, Rothchild′s new book dishes a long dive when investors least expect it." –Washington Post Book World
April 14, 2000. The Dow drops over 600 points. Investors the world over receive a startling reminder that "what goes up, must come down." Today′s exceptionally volatile markets exemplify the hair–raising financial instability that most analysts see as a continuing trend. More than ever before, investors deserve a sound explanation of how to profit–or minimize loss–in such a climate, and be prepared for the inevitable dips. In Survive and Profit in Ferocious Markets, bestselling financial writer John Rothchild provides a rare understanding of profit making when the markets are tenuous, with volatility at every turn. Here is specific, comprehensive, and timely information on:
∗ Where the economy is going and how exactly to invest in it
∗ How investors can negotiate the awkward terrain between the new and old economies
∗ Investment strategies at different stages of a volatile market
∗ The psychology of investing, a history of the markets, and biographies of prominent investors, including Roy Neuberger and Philip Carret
With wit, wisdom, and a penchant for telling a good story, Rothchild provides all investors, from novices to pros, with the tools to protect their investments and prosper.

Spis treści:
Partial table of contents:
BEARS WILL RISE AGAIN.
Are Stocks Really That Great?
The Case for Cutting and Running.
HOW TO SPOT A BEAR.
Deflating Bears, Inflating Bears.
Are Earnings Overrated?
Early Warning Systems.
WHO′S CRYING BEAR?
The Cassandras.
The Doomsday Best–Seller.
Beware the New Era.
The Bearish News letter.
IT′S A BEAR′S WORLD, AFTER ALL.
There′s Always a Bear Market Someplace.
The Global Hedge.
BEAR–PROOFING THE PORTFOLIO.
The Bear Busters.
Hiding in Bonds.
Jumping on the Next Bull.
MY MUTUAL FUNDS WILL SAVE ME AND OTHER FALLACIES.
Mutual Misery.
Bear–Friendly Funds.
WINNING FROM LOSING.
The Short Sale Made Simple.
BEAR′S GAZETTE.
Hall of Fame.
Could 1929–That Is, 1932–Happen Again?
Bearish Odds and Ends.
Index.

Nota biograficzna:
JOHN ROTHCHILD is the bestselling author of the critically acclaimed A Fool and His Money and Going for Broke, among other books. He has also coauthored, with Peter Lynch, One Up on Wall Street, Beating the Street, and Learn to Earn. A former editor of the Washington Monthly and financial columnist for Time magazine and Fortune, Mr. Rothchild has also written articles for Harper′s, Rolling Stone, Esquire, and many other periodicals. He has appeared on The Nightly Business Report, the Today show, and CNBC.

Okładka tylna:
"Rothchild finds some compelling evidence that a Bear might be lurking in the woods. [He] addresses the subject with candor."–The Wall Street Journal
"In a timely antidote to the fever now raging in the markets, Rothchild′s new book dishes a long dive when investors least expect it." –Washington Post Book World
April 14, 2000. The Dow drops over 600 points. Investors the world over receive a startling reminder that "what goes up, must come down." Today′s exceptionally volatile markets exemplify the hair–raising financial instability that most analysts see as a continuing trend. More than ever before, investors deserve a sound explanation of how to profit–or minimize loss–in such a climate, and be prepared for the inevitable dips. In Survive and Profit in Ferocious Markets, bestselling financial writer John Rothchild provides a r are understanding of profit making when the markets are tenuous, with volatility at every turn. Here is specific, comprehensive, and timely information on:
∗ Where the economy is going and how exactly to invest in it
∗ How investors can negotiate the awkward terrain between the new and old economies
∗ Investment strategies at different stages of a volatile market
∗ The psychology of investing, a history of the markets, and biographies of prominent investors, including Roy Neuberger and Philip Carret
With wit, wisdom, and a penchant for telling a good story, Rothchild provides all investors, from novices to pros, with the tools to protect their investments and prosper.