INVESTMENTS: Art or Science
Description:... It is a comprehensive volume covering almost the entire gamut of investments - right from the fundamental concepts of investments to the complexities of derivatives and the commodities markets. It covers a variety of investment options with simplified tables thus, providing a useful guide for making good investment decisions. The fundamental considerations for any investor are: safety, liquidity and returns. For the conservative investor, guidance is provided on debt market and, for an adventuresome there is guidance on stock and commodity markets. Clues for risk management are also given.
Discussion on individual/ family risks versus available investment options, highlights and appropriately helps varied types of investors to check out as to what way one should ascertain suitable kind of investment options amongst the many available in the market.
Topics such as fundamental and technical analyses are an added advantage to gain insight. Chapters on "Commodity Markets" and "Foreign Exchange Market" along with regulatory guidelines under FEMA are worth reading to understand the importance of these powerful investment segments — usually not explored by common investors.
This book is recommended for anyone who wants to secure his financial future, as it covers not only investment planning for oneself, but also for future generations through successive planning and testamentary dispositions.
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