The Stock Market Course

Praise for The Stock Market Course
"An essential guide for anyone who wants to avoid getting burned in the stock market. This book tells you how to make money and how not to lose it. Risk management is something that institutional investors have long employed to limit their losses and boost their long–term gains. This book explains risk thoughtfully and enjoyably."–Michael Molinski, Mutual Funds Editor and International Editor, CBSMarketWatch
"An excellent book that explains all of the critical factors that affect your investments. Comprehensively discusses how to analyze companies and markets. The simple descriptions paired with valuable online resources allow the reader to obtain critical information for making investing decisions. With the breadth of this coverage, you can′t help but learn something new!"–Victoria Vestal, Yahoo! Finance
"Fontanills and Gentile have written the comprehensive stock market book–stuff you want to know now, stuff you′ll have to know later. Complete the workbook and you′ll have fast–tracked your investing foundation."–Michael Smith, Cofounder of the BigEasy Investor www.bigeasyinvestor.com
"A classic must–read primer for both the novice and experienced investor...comprehensive and easy–to–read, this book provides an innovative approach for learning how to survive in today′s volatile markets. If you need the bottom line on trading do′s and don′ts, read this book!"–Julie Craig, eSignal
"A comprehensive book on the equity and option markets for both the new and experienced investor. Readers can benefit from increased knowledge and a focused and disciplined approach to the markets."–Eric Alexander, Managing Director, Wall Street Access (www.wsaccess.com)
"This is the best course I′ve seen in 20 years in the investment business...profit from it."–Clay H. Womack, Chairman & CEO, Direct Capital Markets, Inc.
"The best stock market introduction ever written for traders and investors searching for the path of trading success."–Francis Gagnon, Producer for Active Traders (LiveCharts & QCharts), Quote.com (www.quote.com)
"If you wish to increase your knowledge and profitability in trading and investing, here is where you′ll learn."–Bill M. Williams, PhD, CTA, and author of Trading Chaos and New Trading Dimensions

Spis treści:
Foreword.
Welcome to the Stock Market.
Solving the Broker Dilemma.
The World of Stocks.
Critical Trading Approaches.
The Versatility of Options.
Broad Market Analysis.
Exploring Fundamental Analysis.
Analyzing Company Reports.
Technical Analysis Unveiled.
Sentiment Analysis Essentials.
Studying the Masters.
Taking Advantage of Market Behavior.
The Path to Trading Success.
Appendix A: Financial Profile Templates.
Appendix B: Stock Analysis Template.
Appendix C: Market Time Line.
Appendix D: Basic Strategy Reviews and Risk Graphs.
Appendix E: Options Expiration Month Codes.
Appendix F: Strike Price Codes.
Appendix G: Variable Option Deltas.
Appendix H: Intermarket Relationships.
Appendix I: Lists and Tables.
Appendix J: Types of Orders.
Appendix K: Exchanges and SEC.
Appendix L: Media Sources and Web Sites Guide.
Appendix M: Online Brokerage Directory.
Appendix N: Formulas.
Index.

Nota biograficzna:
GEORGE A. FONTANILLS heads Pinnacle Investments of America, Inc., a hedge fund and money management company (www.piafunds.com). Pinnacle has recorded amazing returns for its investors with high–profit, low–risk trading strategies. For many years, George Fontanills has been publishing his strategies through www.optionetics.com, a free Web site, and by teaching at Optionetics seminars. Prior to Pinnacle, he was a principal in a floor operation on the American Stock Exchange. He has been featured in the Wall Street Journal, Barron′s, Red Herring, and TheStreet.com, and appears on Bloomberg, CNNFN, and CNBC. His other bestselling books include Trade Options Online, The Options Course, and The Options Course Workbook.
TOM GENTILE is Chief Operations Strategist for the Global Investment Research Corp. and Optionetics.com, and is also a contributing writer in numerous publications, including Fortune, Barron′s, and the Wall Street Journal. He is George Fontanills′s trading partner and coinstructor at Optionetics seminars. He is currently hard at work with George on a new book entitled The Volatility Course, to be published by John Wiley & Sons in 2002.

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Praise for The Stock Market Course
"An essential guide for anyone who wants to avoid getting burned in the stock market. This book tells you how to make money and how not to lose it. Risk management is something that institutional investors have long employed to limit their losses and boost their long–term gains. This book explains risk thoughtfully and enjoyably."–Michael Molinski, Mutual Funds Editor and International Editor, CBSMarketWatch
"An excellent book that explains all of the critical factors that affect your investments. Comprehensively discusses how to analyze companies and markets. The simple descriptions paired with valuable online resources allow the reader to obtain critical information for making investing decisions. With the breadth of this coverage, you can′t help but learn something new!"–Victoria Vestal, Yahoo! Finance
"Fontanills and Gentile have written the comprehensive stock market book–stuff you want to know now, stuff you′ll have to know later. Complete the workbook and you′ll have fast–tracked your investing foundation."–Michael Smith, Cofounder of the BigEasy Investor www.bigeasyinvestor.com
"A classic must–read primer for both the novice and experienced in vestor...comprehensive and easy–to–read, this book provides an innovative approach for learning how to survive in today′s volatile markets. If you need the bottom line on trading do′s and don′ts, read this book!"–Julie Craig, eSignal
"A comprehensive book on the equity and option markets for both the new and experienced investor. Readers can benefit from increased knowledge and a focused and disciplined approach to the markets."–Eric Alexander, Managing Director, Wall Street Access (www.wsaccess.com)
"This is the best course I′ve seen in 20 years in the investment business...profit from it."–Clay H. Womack, Chairman & CEO, Direct Capital Markets, Inc.
"The best stock market introduction ever written for traders and investors searching for the path of trading success."–Francis Gagnon, Producer for Active Traders (LiveCharts & QCharts), Quote.com (www.quote.com)
"If you wish to increase your knowledge and profitability in trading and investing, here is where you′ll learn."–Bill M. Williams, PhD, CTA, and author of Trading Chaos and New Trading Dimensions