Today is the most complete introduction to the ways and workings of the securities industry.

• Why would an investor choose preferred stock over common stock?
• When a stock is sold “ex-dividend,” what happens when the dividend is paid?
• What exactly are rights and warrants?

Financial markets terms, concepts, and procedures can be intimidating when you are new to investing or in the early stages of a financial career. The securities industry has some basic principles. An introduction to how the securities industry works. From uses and risks of different trading vehicles to advanced ways in which traders can enhance profit potential while hedging risks, it is today’s most straightforward, plain-English guide to the foundations and concepts of trading and investing.

Whether you are just starting out in the financial services industry or an experienced investor, you will find a reference that is easy to use. The securities industry has some basic principles. Solid base of knowledge and information will be provided.

• Common stocks, preferred stocks, rights, and warrants
• Corporate bonds, municipal bonds, and U.S. government securities
• Interest payments and yield calculations
• Options–puts, calls, straddles, spreads, and other strategies
• Types of orders–market, limit, and stop
• Advanced topics including short sales and margin trading