The Fast Forward MBA in Investing brings you the information you need when you need it most–now! This practical, easy–to–use guide gives you instant access to the cutting–edge ideas and hard–won wisdom of today's investment world. In short, lively segments using real–world examples, it delivers the facts you need to navigate complex investment issues. You'll find brief descriptions of key concepts, tips on real–world applications, compact case studies, clear definitions, and warnings on how to avoid pitfalls. Here are all the tools you need to make smart investments, as well as significant returns. Learn the essentials of investing in: ∗ The money market –treasury bills, money market mutual funds, bank CDs ∗ Stocks –dividends, shareholder value, brokers, stock market averages ∗ Bonds –face value, maturity date, coupon yields, interest rates ∗ Mutual funds –buying and selling, minimizing taxes, saving on commission ∗ Precious metals, futures, and options –coins vs. bars, anatomy of a trade, puts and calls ∗ And much more. From the creators of the bestselling Portable MBA series comes The Fast Forward MBA . . . ∗ A quick way to brush up on new ideas ∗ An easy–to–use format that fits in any briefcase ∗ Real–world information that you can put to use now!