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Investing from A to Z

An introduction to investments.

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Investing for the future has always been important, but is more important today. Investing from A to Z is the perfect way to learn all the important procedures and nomenclature involved before beginning your investment endeavors. The goal of this book is an inviting educational piece to help build the necessary tools and knowledge to be a successful and responsible investor.

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“A” is for Alpha
The Alpha of an investment is compared to a specific benchmark, like the S&P 500. A positive Alpha of 2.0 would mean the investment is outperforming its benchmark by 2%. A -5.0 Alpha means the portfolio is underperforming by 5% quantifiable.
The Alpha of an investment is compared to a specific benchmark, like the S&P 500. A positive Alpha of 2.0 would mean the investment is outperforming its benchmark by 2%. A -5.0 Alpha means the portfolio is underperforming by 5% quantifiable.
“B” is for Bonds
While a stock is an equity security, a bond is a debt security. When you buy a bond, the issuer is actually borrowing money from you and pays you interest until they pay you back in full.
While a stock is an equity security, a bond is a debt security. When you buy a bond, the issuer is actually borrowing money from you and pays you interest until they pay you back in full.
"C" is for Commodities
A commodity is a basic good that can be purchased interchangeably in the open market for consumption and/or investment. Commodities are generally natural resources such as metals, agriculture, and oil.
A commodity is a basic good that can be purchased interchangeably in the open market for consumption and/or investment. Commodities are generally natural resources such as metals, agriculture, and oil.
Investing From A to Z Book - Bedell Frazier Investment Counselling, LLC - Registered Investment Advisor - Investment Management - Financial Planning - Bay Area - Walnut Creek, California

Investing from A to Z

The advancement of the Internet has made investing easier in some respects, but much more difficult in others. Markets move faster than ever today. In this age of globalization, global markets are intertwined. I decided to write this book as a basic primer to make sense of terminology that is spoken in the investment industry but might not always be understood beyond it.

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