Alvin D. Hall

Story of the Golden Eagle Hotel, gambling, and the hotel inhabitants in Colorado in the 19th century.

Whether you are saving for a particular goal, planning towards retirement or simply maximizing your capital, financial guru Alvin Hall helps you to: Make more informed choices about your investments ; Learn basic analysis techniques to minimize risk and maximize reward ; Understand your own risk tolerance and find an investment style that suits your personality and circumstances. Investing in the stock market can be a complex business, but with practical examples and clear definitions, Alvin makes it a highly accessible one, regardless of your investment experience. Providing easy comparisons of the features, benefits, rewards and risks among the different asset classes, this is the ultimate guide to feeling more comfortable (and smarter) about your investment decisions.

Learn the story of money and the central part it plays in all our lives. Meet the many men and women of history, explore the markets and find out how you can increase what's in your pocket.

"A fresh look at the ever-changing world of mutual funds Like all investment instruments, mutual funds continue to evolve. In the last decade however, there has been plenty of change, including market capitalization, the introduction of new types of funds, and the expansion of the mutual fund model to include investments in commodities. Getting Started in Mutual Funds, Second Edition offers a completely updated look at this popular investment vehicle, including everything from Morningstar's new matrix of evaluating a fund's investment style to implementing mutual funds into long-term investment strategies in retirement plans. Throughout the book, author Alvin Hall also focuses on the basics, like how to read a prospectus, how to evaluate ongoing fees and expenses, and how to gauge a fund's performance. Acquaints you with the various types of mutual funds and how they are structured Explains important mutual fund terms and concepts New chapters include information on exchange-traded funds and how they compare to mutual funds in terms of performance, risk and fees Reveals how to assess a fund manager's investment style and its impact on your returns Gain a better understanding of mutual funds and maximize your investment returns with Getting Started in Mutual Funds, Second Edition."--