Investing In Your Future, 2nd Edition / Edition 2

by National Association of Investors Corporation

Overview

Produced in conjunction with the National Association of Investors Corporation (NAIC), INVESTING IN YOUR FUTURE teaches students a step-by-step method of approaching smart saving and investing. Topics include everything from certificates of deposit to mutual funds and stocks. Students learn how to analyze the value of stocks and appreciate the importance of investing for the future.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780538438810
Publisher:	Cengage Learning
Publication date:	01/02/2007
Series:	DECA
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	304
Product dimensions:	8.40(w) x 10.70(h) x 0.50(d)

Table of Contents

1. PLAN FOR LIFE. The Importance of Planning. Develop a Career Plan. Make a Budget. Manage Your Money. 2. INVESTMENT POWER. The Power of Investing. The Corporation. The Investment Supermarket. Buying and Selling Stock. Stock Market Literacy. 3. MUTUAL INTERESTS. Mutual Funds. Investigate Mutual Funds. Choose Mutual Funds. 4. THE BIG PICTURE. Plugging the Leaks. Protecting Yourself. A Car and a House. 5. INVESTOR BLUEPRINT. Investment Principles. Searching for Companies to Buy. The Annual Report. Income Statement and Balance Sheet. 6. PLOTTING THE PAST. Stock Selection Guide Overview. Plotting the Data. Trend Lines and Growth Rates. 7. PROJECTING THE FUTURE. Evaluate Management. Estimate Future Growth Rates. Price-Earnings History. Evaluate Risk and Reward. 8. THE BOTTOM LINE. The Five-Year Potential. Make Your Decision. 9. JUDGEMENT CALLS. Apply Your Judgment to the SSG. Guidelines for Selling Stocks.