FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT COURSE

Basic Fundamentals Investing 101 Do you know that you should invest, but don't know where to start? Then this primer is a must read!
Stock Basics Find out the different types of stock, how the markets work, and all about the bulls and bears. Bond & Debt Basics Find out what bonds are, the different types, and why they are important for your portfolio. Mutual Fund Basics Learn what mutual funds are mutual funds as well as their pros and cons. Retirement Planning "How much do I need to retire?" Lets look at some of the factors to consider. Economics Basics Knowing the basics of economics is important for several reasons - find out why! Exploring Real Estate Investments Discover how owning properties can give you a roof over your head or a check in your pocket. Mortgage Basics Learn how to navigate what may be your biggest and most important loan.

Now That You've Started

20 Investments You Should Know Here are 20 types of Investments that we feel every investor should be aware of. Brokers and Online Trading Basics What you need to know before choosing a stock broker that is right for you and trading online. Online Investment Scams The Internet has made investment fraud and scams much easier. What do you have to watch out for? Financial Ratios Learn how to evaluate a company's present and future performance with these 30 important ratios. Learn About the P/E Ratio What is the P/E ratio, and what does it really tell us and is it as useful as you think? Index Investing Take a tour through the world's most popular indexes and learn about their composition. Reading Financial Tables Learn how to read 6 popular tables published in newspapers and on the web. IPO Basics

Learn what an IPO is and if it's possible for mere mortals like us to get in on one? World's Greatest Investors Here you can read about the backgrounds and achievements of those people who have mastered the art of investing.

Investing Tutorials - Advanced

This section of the site is developed for people who have a basic understanding of investing fundamentals but desire to learn more. In this area you will find in-depth lessons on everything from how to pick stocks, invest in foreign corporations, or judge the strength of your country's economy. To research stocks check out the Investopedia Research section

General Investing
Advanced Bond Analysis Find out the specifics of bond investing, including bond pricing, duration, and convexity. Investing Concepts Learn about new and old financial theories. From Dollar Cost Averaging to Random Walk Theory, CAPM and more. Buying on Margin It is so tempting to invest with other peoples money, but what if you take losses? Option Basics The basics of stock options and how they can be used to increase leverage or hedge against risk. Option Volatility Knowing how the market works in relation to volatility can open a whole new world of opportunity. Options Greeks Get to know the essential risk measures and profit/loss guideposts in options strategies. Short Selling Find out how to profit from a stock that you believe is going to decline. And the details, risks, and other characteristics to remember Futures Fundamentals Sure futures can be risky, but for others they are used to dramatically reduce risk. Learn the basics of futures. ADR Basics With the world's business moving towards globalization wouldn't it be nice to invest in other countries with incredible ease? Risk and Diversification Are you exposing yourself to way too much risk. Learn how to use risk management like the pros. The Money Market Most of us know the basics of stocks and bonds, but what about the money market? It is a trillion dollar financial market.

The Forex Market Learn how the largest and fastest growing market can work for you. Socially Responsible Investing Investing with your heart is something that few of us ever consider. You don't need to sacrifice performance either. Choosing Quality Mutual Funds Our step-by-step mutual fund scoring system will help you uncover the top-quality funds.

Analyzing Stocks Fundamental Analysis A tour through the financial statements as well as how to use 20 common performance ratios.
Advanced Financial Statement Analysis Learn what it means to do your homework before investing in a company. Technical Analysis Picking peaks, bottoms, trends, patterns, and more. Lets look at some basic and successful methods using technical analysis. Ratio Analysis We will show you and interpret the calculations of 20 of the most popular ratios for solvency, financing, and others. The Industry Handbook Take a look at the various techniques to determine the value and quality of companies from an industry perspective. Detecting Market Strength Learn several tools that the pros use to predict where the markets are heading. The Basics of Mergers and Acquisitions Learn what corporate restructuring is, why companies do it, and why it sometimes doesn't work. Accounting and Valuing ESOs Review the accounting treatment of employee stock options (ESOs)and the best ways for investors to incorporate them into their analysis of stocks. Guide to Stock Picking Strategies Learn about the most popular stock-picking strategies, including their philosophies, methods, and tools. Moving Averages Learn why the moving average is one of the most popular technical analysis indicators used today.

The Economy
All About Inflation Why do things seem to cost more and more each year? Why do we constantly hear about inflation in the news? The Federal Reserve You have probably heard about the "Feds", but do you know what they do and how the board is comprised? Understanding Economic Indicators Learn about the 11 important indicators for any investor. Especially ones such as the CPI, PPI, and GDP

Investing Tutorials - Active Trading

For many investors a long-term "buy and hold" strategy is the right approach to take. But there is no doubt that a short-term strategy can work for others. This section looks at both the structure of today's markets as well as the strategies that many active traders use to gauge if an investment is worth their time and effort.

Analyzing the Markets

Option Spread Strategies Learn why option spreads offer trading opportunities with limited risk and greater versatility. Market Breadth In this feature on internal indicators we will examine the more useful and popular methods of measuring market breadth, from volume to point-and-figure indicators. Advanced Elliott Wave Analysis Discover new developments that help you apply this difficult to understand theory to trading. Electronic Trading Systems Whether you are a trader or a long-term investor it is important to know how the markets work and how orders are executed. Detecting Market Strength Learn several tools that the pros use to predict where the markets are heading. Top 10 Forex Trading Rules Get some guidelines on how to survive - and thrive - in a variety of markets.

Table of Contents 1) Economic Indicators: Overview 2) Economic Indicators: Beige Book 3) Economic Indicators: Business Outlook Survey 4) Economic Indicators: Consumer Confidence Index (CCI) 5) Economic Indicators: Consumer Credit Report 6) Economic Indicators: Consumer Price Index (CPI) 7) Economic Indicators: Durable Goods Report 8) Economic Indicators: Employee Cost Index (ECI) 9) Economic Indicators: Employee Situation Report 10) Economic Indicators: Existing Home Sales 11) Economic Indicators: Factory Orders Report 12) Economic Indicators: Gross Domestic Product (GDP) 13) Economic Indicators: Housing Starts 14) Economic Indicators: Industrial Production 15) Economic Indicators: Jobless Claims Report 16) Economic Indicators: Money Supply 17) Economic Indicators: Mutual Fund Flows 18) Economic Indicators: Non-Manufacturing Report 19) Economic Indicators: Personal Income and Outlays 20) Economic Indicators: Producer Price Index (PPI) 21) Economic Indicators: Productivity Report 22) Economic Indicators: Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) 23) Economic Indicators: Retail Sales Report 24) Economic Indicators:Trade Balance Report 25) Economic Indicators: Wholesale Trade Report