Publisher's Synopsis
This commonsense guide gives readers an insider's irreverent perspective on how Wall Street and the markets really work and how they can profit from today's market realities.;Each of the book's 75 brief, engaging chapters begins with a cartoon by renowned New Yorker cartoonist Henry Martin. A quick, informative talk on a single investment topic follows - from picking a trustworthy broker to deciphering experts' predictions to selecting the right stocks - all told in the voice of a wise, witty, seasoned Wall Street observer.;Moreover, "It's a Sure Thing" offers sophisticated, wary, profitable approaches to playing the markets, including how to find the best professional guidance; judge personal tolerance to investment risk; tell if money is really working; understand the ins and outs of portfolio turnover and diversification; and more. Throughout, the authors wryly debunk conventional investment wisdom and provide insider advice on using investment charts, stock market averages, and fundamental and technical analysis.
