From the school of unemotional investing comes the classic How to Make Money in Stocks, by Wall Street analyst and publisher William O'Neil. Readers new to securities will find it an excellent primer, one that relies on time-honored indicators such as quarterly earnings, market capitalization, and daily indexes. O'Neil's study of winning stocks stretches back to the 1960s, and he shares his insights here, describing what characterizes a growth stock, when to cut your losses (at 7 or 8 percent, no more), and how to spot a market top.
The techniques in How to Make Money in Stocks are hardly revolutionary, but therein lies their strength, as O'Neil claims his is "a winning system in good times or bad." Investors interested in Net stocks might be disappointed--the author's first rule is that a company must show a pattern of growing profits, which disqualifies many dot coms. (Try Rule Breakers, Rule Makers for a different take.) O'Neil's approach to stocks is, above all, rational, and he pays little heed to market hype.
Those new to investing would do well to read this book before embarking, and even more seasoned traders may find How to Make Money in Stocks a refreshing return to basics. Markets may swing bull and bear, but O'Neil promises to stand firm. --Demian McLean
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THE BUSINESSWEEK, USA TODAY, AND WALL STREET JOURNAL BUSINESS BESTSELLER!
The bestselling guide to buying stocks, from the founder of Investor's Business Dailynow completely revised and updated
When it was first published, How to Make Money in Stocks hit the investing world like a jolt, providing readers with the first in-depth explanation of William J. O'Neil's innovative CAN SLIM investing method. Five years later, O'Neil, founder for the industry icon Investor's Business Daily, revised his classic text and provided readers with a newer glimpse on how the average investor can make money in the equities market.
This third edition of How to Make Money in Stocks has been revised and updated with new chapters designed to help investors increase their performance. New discussions include: Greater clarification of the key CAN SLIM investment strategy Expanded analysis of the general market from the top of year 2000 to the market bottom of 2001 New models of the greatest stock market winners that provide more basis for the ongoing effectiveness and superior performance of the CAN SLIM strategy Fresh stock charts featured in two colors for easier analysis of trends And an invaluable guide on how to maximize both Investor's Business Daily and www.investors.com to find winning stocks
Like his international bestselling 24 Essential Lessons for Investment Success, which stayed on international business bestseller lists for close to 6 months in 2000, How to Make Money in Stocks is the best reference for the individual investor in how to stay afloat and ahead in the rocky and volatile equities markets of the 21st century.
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Bestselling guide to buying stocks, from the founder of Investor's Business Daily. Now completely revised and updated. Softcover.
From the Back Cover
The bestselling investment systemupdated to help you uncover the best stocks in today's market!
Since 1988, through every type of market, the bestselling How to Make Money in Stocks has shown over 1 million investors the secrets to building stock market wealth. Author William J. O'Neil's powerful CAN SLIM‘ investment modeling systembased on an exhaustive study of the greatest stock market winners dating back to 1953is a straightforward, 7-step process for minimizing risk, maximizing return, and finding stocks that are poised to perform. In addition, this revised and updated third edition provides you with: Expanded coverage of Nasdaq and mutual fund investing Techniques for reading charts, trading on news, and more Strategies to avoid the 19 most common investor mistakes
Praise for previous editions ...
"The most useful stock market book in years."
Management Accounting
"In O'Neil's opinion, a stock isn't unlike a car or a set of golf clubsyou have to pay for quality. A winning system."
Personal Investor
"A superb book, spelling out his investment strategies in plain English and O'Neilisms."
San Francisco Business
"His very good advice comprises a mixture of three parts common sense and one part technical knowledge."
The American Spectator
About the Author
William J. O'Neil is the bestselling author of 24 Essential Lessons for Investment
Success and the founder and chairman of Investor's Business Daily, one of the world's leading financial newspapers. He is internationally regarded as a foremost source of investment research and advice.
How to Make Money in Stocks: A Winning System in Good Times or Bad FROM OUR EDITORS
William J. O'Neil, the no-nonsense founder of Investor's Business Daily, believes that the best way to make money in the stock market is to use time-tested standards. In his view, markers such as daily indexes, market capitalization, and quarterly earnings might not be exciting, but they would have prevented many bad decisions during the dot-com boom/bust. A no-frills, bottom-line approach.
FROM THE PUBLISHER
Since 1988, through every type of market, the bestselling How to Make Money in Stocks has shown over 1 million investors the secrets to building stock market wealth. Author William J. O'Neil's powerful CAN SLIM investment modeling system -- based on an exhaustive study of the greatest stock market winners dating back to 1953 -- is a straight-forward, 7-step process for minimizing risk, maximizing return, and finding stocks that are poised to perform.
SYNOPSIS
The bestselling investment systemupdated to help you uncover the best stocks in today's market!
Since 1988, through every type of market, the bestselling How to Make Money in Stocks has shown over 1 million investors the secrets to building stock market wealth. Author William J. O'Neil's powerful CAN SLIMﾽ investment modeling systembased on an exhaustive study of the greatest stock market winners dating back to 1953is a straightforward, 7-step process for minimizing risk, maximizing return, and finding stocks that are poised to perform. In addition, this revised and updated third edition provides you with: Expanded coverage of Nasdaq and mutual fund investing Techniques for reading charts, trading on news, and more Strategies to avoid the 19 most common investor mistakes
Praise for previous editions ...
"The most useful stock market book in years."
Management Accounting
"In O'Neil's opinion, a stock isn't unlike a car or a set of golf clubsyou have to pay for quality. A winning system."
Personal Investor
"A superb book, spelling out his investment strategies in plain English and O'Neilisms."
San Francisco Business
"His very good advice comprises a mixture of three parts common sense and one part technical knowledge."
The American Spectator
FROM THE CRITICS
Soundview Executive Book Summaries
The third edition of the best seller How to Make Money in Stocks offers an updated seven-step process for minimizing risk, maximizing return, and finding the right stocks that are ready to perform. The founder of Investor's Business Daily, William O'Neil, has filled the new version of his book with more coverage of Nasdaq and mutual fund investing, better ways to read financial charts and the news for trading information, and the 19 most common investor mistakes and how they can be avoided. Copyright (c) 2004 Soundview Executive Book Summaries
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