Product Description

In this 5th edition, the revisions include the major changes in trading systems in the City, e effects of the euro and impact of the Internet and electronic trading. Assuming no financial knowledge, the author provides an explanation of the workings of the financial world, from money to commodity markets, privatization to mergers and acquisitions.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #260422 in Books
• Published on: 2000-10-05
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 428 pages

About the Author
Michael Brett is a freelance financial journalist, former editor of the Investor's Chronicle and a frequent lecturer on financial topics.

Customer Reviews

Storming book for the beginner and reference to the expert
As a newbie to finance I wanted a book that would ease me into the normally mysterious and murky world of finance, stocks and shares. I bought this book from Amazon and although I wouldn't call myself an expert I have a much firmer grasp of share dealing. I am outperforming my friends who have been trading 18 months and even in this bear market I am still in profit. Buy this book now.

At last a financial book good for beginners
First I tried to read "Using the Financial Pages" by FT but after I read a few pages I stopped. Definitions and more definitions. This book is different because it have examples. Thus you understand much better things like EPS, PE, etc. From my experience people who understand things well can also explain them well and I think Michael Brett is one of those guys. If you want to invest in stocks, this book is worth the money, as it will help you understand the fundementals.

Good but not really a beginners guide
The book is certainly very thorough. For someone reasonably familiar with financial services products this works well but for the total beginner there is too much detail that can serve to confuse.