- CD-ROM: 464 pages
- Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc (10 Aug 2001)
- ISBN-10: 0471036706
- ISBN-13: 978-0471036708
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Avoid costly trading mistakes with this workbook that tests readers' investment knowledge
No one enters the stock market in the hopes that they may actually lose money on their investments. Sadly, most do. Avoid expensive trading blunders with this hands-on workbook designed to test readers' investment savvy. Developed by a popular stock trading instructor, "The Stock Market Course Workbook" quizzes readers on their knowledge of the concepts presented in Fontanills's "The Stock Market Course." Because mistakes are costly in the stock market, this accessible study guide provides readers with the opportunity to trade "fake money" before risking their real assets in the market. The invaluable lessons learned in this workbook could save readers thousands of dollars in investment mistakes.
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"Bottom line, you will pay to learn this business one way or another. The biggest problem with learning the hard way is that it will kill your ego (and your account) very quickly."–George Fontanills
George Fontanills is one of the world′s most respected traders and one of the most sought–after advisors to top financial institutions and trading firms. But he was by no means an overnight success. Fontanills learned the art and science of trading the markets the hard way–through a difficult and costly series of trials and errors. One of the most important lessons his early trading experiences taught him was that the first job of every novice trader is to acquire as thorough an education as possible about the ins and outs of the markets.
In writing this book, George Fontanills′s aim was to help beginners avoid the pain and expense of learning the trading game the hard way, by providing them with a solid foundation in the fundamental and technical aspects of trading stocks and other major investments. A complete, step–by–step guide, The Stock Market Course covers all the bases, from mastering market terminology to performing technical analysis. Writing in plain English and using a minimum of technical jargon, Fontanills and his coauthor, Tom Gentile:
∗ Evaluate the risks and benefits of stocks versus other forms of investment
∗ Help you to determine if trading is right for your personality and lifestyle
∗ Familiarize you with the basic rules and mechanics of stock investment
∗ Clearly define stock market terms, concepts, and procedures
∗ Acquaint you with all major investment instruments, including stocks, bonds, mutual funds, indexes, and options
∗ Help you decide if you should work with a broker, what type is best for you, and how to find one you can work with
∗ Show you how to pick stocks suited to your needs and research the companies involved
∗ Teach you how to analyze markets and to develop winning entry and exit strategies
∗ Arm you with proven risk management techniques
∗ School you in the basics of market psychology and sentiment analysis
The next best thing to having a top investment coach by your side every step of the way, The Stock Market Course helps you transform your dream of success as a stock trader into a golden reality. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.
George Fontanills is one of the world′s most respected traders and one of the most sought–after advisors to top financial institutions and trading firms. But he was by no means an overnight success. Fontanills learned the art and science of trading the markets the hard way–through a difficult and costly series of trials and errors. One of the most important lessons his early trading experiences taught him was that the first job of every novice trader is to acquire as thorough an education as possible about the ins and outs of the markets.
In writing this book, George Fontanills′s aim was to help beginners avoid the pain and expense of learning the trading game the hard way, by providing them with a solid foundation in the fundamental and technical aspects of trading stocks and other major investments. A complete, step–by–step guide, The Stock Market Course covers all the bases, from mastering market terminology to performing technical analysis. Writing in plain English and using a minimum of technical jargon, Fontanills and his coauthor, Tom Gentile:
∗ Evaluate the risks and benefits of stocks versus other forms of investment
∗ Help you to determine if trading is right for your personality and lifestyle
∗ Familiarize you with the basic rules and mechanics of stock investment
∗ Clearly define stock market terms, concepts, and procedures
∗ Acquaint you with all major investment instruments, including stocks, bonds, mutual funds, indexes, and options
∗ Help you decide if you should work with a broker, what type is best for you, and how to find one you can work with
∗ Show you how to pick stocks suited to your needs and research the companies involved
∗ Teach you how to analyze markets and to develop winning entry and exit strategies
∗ Arm you with proven risk management techniques
∗ School you in the basics of market psychology and sentiment analysis
The next best thing to having a top investment coach by your side every step of the way, The Stock Market Course helps you transform your dream of success as a stock trader into a golden reality. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.
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71 of 76 people found the following review helpful
Written by committee?
22 July 2006
Format:Hardcover
Great idea for a book, but poor execution. The idea is to introduce novices to the stock market and teach them all the fundamentals. But this book is so poorly organized and biased that novices will be only confused, and more knowledgeable investors disappointed. The authors are the sponsors of a web service for options traders, and they never fail to recommend their service. The book is biased toward options trading, technical analysis, momentum trading, and chart analysis: not strategies for beginners.
The organization is extremely confusing, seemingly random, and with lots of repetition. For example, the chapter on option trading comes before the chapters on market analysis. At the end of each chapter there is a summary of the main points of the chapter; great idea, but the only problem is that the chapter summaries do not accurately reflect the chapter contents. For example, the chapter summary for "fundamental analysis" lists the PEG ratio as a key point of the chapter, but the chapter doesn't even mention the PEG ratio! PEG ratio isn't mentioned until a later chapter on "analyzing company reports." In that chapter(p. 237-8), the authors suggest that a P/E ratio of 143(!) is quite acceptable for a growth stock (EMC corp) and that a stock with such a P/E would make a good investment!! EMC Corp. fell from $101 in 2000 to $4 in 2002. It's trading now around $10, with a P/E of 21 (July 2006). On a similar note, Enron is described as a "green" or environmentally friendly stock.
Even worse, the book presents no coherent program for investing in stocks, just a bunch of random, often contradictory advice. It turns out that all the indicators for avoiding a stock are also good indicators for buying the stock if you are a "contrarian" investor. Hardly a coherent trading program for novices.
The organization is extremely confusing, seemingly random, and with lots of repetition. For example, the chapter on option trading comes before the chapters on market analysis. At the end of each chapter there is a summary of the main points of the chapter; great idea, but the only problem is that the chapter summaries do not accurately reflect the chapter contents. For example, the chapter summary for "fundamental analysis" lists the PEG ratio as a key point of the chapter, but the chapter doesn't even mention the PEG ratio! PEG ratio isn't mentioned until a later chapter on "analyzing company reports." In that chapter(p. 237-8), the authors suggest that a P/E ratio of 143(!) is quite acceptable for a growth stock (EMC corp) and that a stock with such a P/E would make a good investment!! EMC Corp. fell from $101 in 2000 to $4 in 2002. It's trading now around $10, with a P/E of 21 (July 2006). On a similar note, Enron is described as a "green" or environmentally friendly stock.
Even worse, the book presents no coherent program for investing in stocks, just a bunch of random, often contradictory advice. It turns out that all the indicators for avoiding a stock are also good indicators for buying the stock if you are a "contrarian" investor. Hardly a coherent trading program for novices.
62 of 68 people found the following review helpful
Best Stock Book Ever
8 Jun 2001
Format:Hardcover
For years, a good friend of mine has been bugging me to learn more about the stock market. Well, I finally broke down and decided to start my learning process by purchasing a good book on the subject. I was overwhelmed to find a zillion books on subjects I was too intimidated to even try to pronouce, never mind understand... Then I found George and Tom's book, The Stock Market Course. I opened it at random to see if I could make heads or tails of it. To my amazement it was easy to read, consise and to the point, and covered everything from A to Z! These successful traders/superb writers have written a book that enables just about anyone (including me) to learn how to make their way into the complex world of the stock market. I especially found value in the "Roadmaps" at the end of each chapter that provide an in-depth synopsis of the material covered as well as helpful ideas for web sites I can visit to learn more. For the first time in my life, I can listen to business news and understand what the analysts are talking about. And let me tell you, it is an empowering feeling, especially for a woman. For anyone who is ready to have the markets demystified once and for all, READ THIS BOOK!
25 of 27 people found the following review helpful
Stock Market Course - Excellent Read
23 Nov 2001
Format:Hardcover
Most books I have found on this subject are written by writers, not traders. This one is written by experts in the field. The book was well organized and was great for all types of traders, from beginning to expert. One thing I did like was how Fontanills and Gentile described the trials and tribulations they went through to learn what worked and what didnt in the stock market. A MUST READ for anyone that wants to break into the field of stock and option trading.
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