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Suggested Reading
Station 2 - Selecting investments:
Stocks
Bonds ||
Real estate ||
Precious metals ||
Foreign investments ||
Selecting a broker ||
Commodities ||
Antiques & collectables ||
IRAs ||
Mutual funds
Bogle, John. 2000. Common Sense on Mutual Funds. Wiley
As a follow-up to his earlier book, Bogle on Mutual Funds, Bogle advises investors to be wary of received wisdom that may not be so wise after all. As the founder of Vanguard mutual funds, Bogle is also a consumer advocate for mutual funds, always on the look-out for low-cost, no-load mutual funds.
Dorsey, Thomas J., et al. 2007. Commodity Strategies.
The authors explain the time-tested strategy of Point & Figure Charting, especially the concept of relative strength.
Holihan, Mary B. 2008. The Complete Guide to Investing in Commodity Trading and Futures. Atlantic
Holihan's book provides a thorough overview of commodities trading. Although the book contains lots of details and case studies, it does not assume extensive prior knowledge about commodities. The first part of the book provides an general overview of commodities trading, including the history, terminology, strategies, and pitfalls. The second part examines each different area of commodity trading (grain, energy sources, animals, metals, etc.) in greater detail.
Kelly, Jason. 2007. The Neatest Little Guide to Stock Market Investing (revised edition).
Topics covered include: the basic concepts and terminology of investing in stocks; the methods of top investors; a historical analysis of how the stock market grows and fluctuates; how to choose a broker and place orders; how to efficiently, effective research stocks; and how to avoid stocks such as Enron and WorldCom that are headed for a train wreck.
Kreitler, Robert P. 2000. Getting Started in Global Investing
U.S. stocks represent a decreasing percentage of worldwide equity. Kreitler helps investors take a global approach to investing, suggesting that a globally diverse portfolio achieves overall risk reduction, even when investing in higher risk stocks, than could be achieved if concentrating on any one stock market.
McLean, Andrew James, and Eldred, Gary W. 2005. Investing in Real Estate (5th edition). Wiley
This guide is renowned for its clear explanations and details about investing in real estate. Topics covered include: valuing properties; buying foreclosures; buying bargains; improvements with lasting value; managing leased property; financing options; tax advantages, and more.
Mladjenovic, Paul. 2008. Precious Metals Investing for Dummies.
Designed for the beginning and intermediate investor in precious metals, not for experienced investors in this category. The book discusses how to evaluate the different metals that are traded, the various ways to invest in metals (including physically possessing them), and how to sell them.
Prince, Dennis, and Dralle, Lynn. 2004. How to Sell Collectibles on eBay...And Make a Fortune!
The authors explain how to research the types and eras of various antiques and collectibles, price strategically, use language that will attract buyers, and ways to store, handle, and ship fragile collecctibles.
Richelson, Hildy and Stan. 2007. Bonds: The Unbeaten Path to Secure Investment Growth. Bloomberg
The authors try to counterbalance the prevailing wisdom that a stock portfolio almost always outperforms a bond-heavy portfolio. They offer a wide variety of bond-based investment strategies.
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