Download or read book The Basics of Investing written by Benton E. Gup and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 1986 with total page 548 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written for students and business neophytes alike, it provides a thorough grounding in the art of investing. Defines the basic types of securities and the concepts of risk and return; explains how the securities market operates; shows how to analyze securities step-by-step; explores the issues of administering investments in stocks, tax shelters, real estate and other investments; and deals with the special situations that might arise in convertibles, commodities and derivative securities. Financial analysis from a global perspective is included.