Amazon.com
A small but surprisingly comprehensive dictionary defining over 5,000 terms. The sturdy binding will hold up to a great deal of travel. A very practical and inexpensive gift for any business person or anyone interested in finance and investment.
Book Description
More than 5,000 terms related to stocks, bonds, mutual funds, banking, tax laws, and transactions in the various financial markets are presented alphabetically with descriptions. Readers will also find a helpful list of financial abbreviations and acronyms, as well as illustrative diagrams and charts. Here's a valuable short-entry dictionary for business students, as well as for office reference and the home bookshelves of private investors.
Customer Reviews:
A Must-Have for anyone having something to do with finance........2007-10-07
Great Dictionary with all the financial/investment terms and abreviations.
The book has become my table-book.
Got confused with wording??? It just takes second to get the full definition.
A++++ RECOMEND!!!
Great reference material.......2007-09-10
This is the best reference for the securities industry. I am new to the industry but in a high level position. This is the book that our Complance officer is using to bring me up to speed on terminology and concepts. Better than a textbook. Just remember that it is basically a dictionary -NOT a textbook - so if you need a textbook I would suggest getting this as a supplement to it.
Great reference tool for your desk.......2007-07-13
I've been in banking for over 12 years and I still run into words and phrases that are sometimes unfamiliar to me. This book has been a handy tool on my desk--colleagues have come by to use it. If you work in banking or finance, or are a student majoring in similar fields, I would suggest that you make this essential to your portfolio of tools that you use.
Useful, small, light...........2007-05-13
It helped me on several occasions. There are, however, terms that are not defined, so I need to refer to the internet for those. Overall, a good deal....
COVERED GENERAL BUSINESS; NOT JUST FINANCE AND INVESTMENT.......2005-11-10
Despite being called "Dictionary of Finance and Investment Terms", this dictionary not only covered finance and investing, by cut across every aspect of general business. Its extensive coverage of management, accounting, marketing, advertising, and real estate makes it really unnecessary for anyone who already owns it to be bothering about acquiring any other business dictionary. Also, its encroaching expansion into computer and internet terms is both commendable and valuable.
All of its terms have been revised and simplified, using everyday language. And, a rare combination of quality and low price ensures that the demand for this dictionary will continue to dominate those of its rivals. Its 736 pages, which hold more than 5000 definitions remained astonishingly compact, authoritative, refined, and very concise. It is indeed a true hard-to-beat choice!
Book Description
Wall Street Words is an essential guide to the words spoken on "the Street." This updated edition has 4,500 entries more than 700 of them newly added to reflect key developments in national and world markets and covers everything from investment fundamentals to the sophisticated terminology of contemporary finance. More than 100 case studies illustrating real-world investment examples plus 50 insightful tips from industry professionals make this new edition the most comprehensive and useful reference for today's investor.
Customer Reviews:
A valuable asset.......2006-05-31
Wall Street Words is the most valuable and most frequently used book in my library. I recommend it to my friends and to Amazon users.
THIS BOOK GIVES YOU AN EDGE WHEN STUDYING FOR THE SERIES 7.......2003-08-07
I am currently studying for the Series 7 stockbroker exam. The study manual often introduces terms with little or no explanation. The glossary in the study manual only covers a small fraction of the terms used. Before buying this book, I would have to list the terms, stop studying, and find explanations. Sometimes, I would have to waste precious study time calling into my trainer to discuss these terms.
Now, I have all of the definitions I need right at my finger tips. This book has been a great supplement to the Series 7 study material. I no longer waste time struggling with terms I do not understand. I do not have to waste valuable time on hold calling into my trainer to get a better understanding of terms.
A good word for Wall Street Words.......2001-08-10
It has all the words, it has all the definitions...it's all here. I work for a Wall Street firm and this is one of the few investment reference guides I keep at my office. Buy it.
Very Helplful.......2000-07-19
A fine book for even experienced investors. I use this book daily even though I am only a part-time investor. A nice addition to your bookshelf
An excellent guide to Wall Street Terms.......2000-05-23
This is probably the single best reference source for Wall Street terminology. It is complete and even includes investment tips. I would recommend Wall Stree Words to any investor who is sometimes baffled by the financial mumbo jumbo of the Wall Street experts.
Product Description
Real estate words and real estate terms can be very confusing. Both experienced real estate investors and consumers will love this A-to-Z guide packed with more than 2,400 complicated terms easily defined. No categories are overlooked. Find all the answers you'll ever need to a universe of real estate terms on thousands of subjects, such as: abstract of title, wraparound debt, caveat emptor, escheat, metes and bounds, pipestem lot, recital, testator, devisee, and 2,400 more. This new book is designed to assist real estate agents, consumers, and investors. This new handy guide will simplify these complicated and confusing terms for quick and easy understanding. You will not find lengthy and difficult words in the description, just short and easy to understand answers.
Customer Reviews:
The Complete Dictionary of Real Estate Terms Explained Simply .......2007-03-20
Jeff Haden, a little known name in the real estate world may just become very well known with this very complete dictionary of real estate terminology. Coming from the legal profession, I believe that any real estate or title attorney needs to have this book in their reference library. We might be calling the checking of real estate terms as "Hadenizing." Check this out! Where else can you find real estate terminology that explains how the terms came into existence, how they pertain to you in the ever active marketplace, and instruct you how you can improve your real estate business. Sometimes, I go back to my old Army days. When I was in Basic Training we were given a book that was referred to by the Drill Sergeants as the Smart Book. It contained all the rules we were to know by the end of the training course. Literally, all the rules, definitions, and it came with quick references to allow you to pinpoint what the Drill was trying to scream at you to learn. That was a lot of stress for a young guy in training... and there is just as much stress when you have thousands of dollars involved and it is up to your expertise to get the job done. Well that's just where this book fits in, a rule book that gives you what you need to know in a business that seems to be turning different directions with every wind blow. I'm not trying to say that you can't go it on your way without this book, but why try learning what has already been learned... just move on and use a book like this to help you become the best darn real estate agent in the business. And one thing I do know is that you can't know everything. A good reference is what all the successful professionals use and here it is! This book is thorough and very complete. Real estate agents, both with prior experience or newly licensed, need to keep this as a reference as well. Don't get me wrong; this book isn't just for the experts!! It's built for the laymen just getting into property investment and novice house flippers. Good work Jeff! Keep on "Hadenizing" the real estate terms.
Essential reference book for every real estate investor.......2007-03-13
Haden's dictionary is just that: a dictionary. This book is not a "how to" manual that you typically see in the real estate investor section at your local bookstore; instead, this book is the reference that should accompany every other book you've bought. It is arranged like a standard dictionary, with terms in alphabetical order and cross-referenced where appropriate. There is no index, but finding the term you need is simple since they are arranged so logically.
Each definition is explained in simple, everyday English. Unlike many specialized dictionaries I've seen, these explanations do not require you to look up five more words in order to understand them. Everything you need is contained in that entry, right where you need it. Also, if a term usually has an acronym associated with it, that acronym is also provided.
"The Complete Dictionary of Real Estate Terms" explains almost all of the terms you would need, from the relatively simple terms like "open house" and "commission" to the more complex subjects including dispossess proceedings, gift causa mortis, and short-term capital gain. I recommend buying a copy of this book and keeping it with you wherever you do business (your desk, your car, your office, etc.) so that you will not let the lingo slow down your profits.
A perfect pick for both specialty college-level courses in real estate and the general-interest library........2007-03-05
Real estate terms can be quite confusion and while other references weave definitions into the mix, for a fine A-Z coverage with simpler explanations than most, choose The Complete Dictionary of Real Estate Terms Explained Simply. Subjects range from debts, escheat, recital, devisee and more specialty terms but definitions are geared to consumers, investors and others both within and outside the industry, making it a perfect pick for both specialty college-level courses in real estate and the general-interest library.
Don't even think off buying real estate without this book.......2007-01-30
"The Complete Dictionary of Real Estate Terms Explained Simply" gives the reader everything the title promises. It is packed with 2,400 words or phrases used in the world of real estate. Each entry is explained in terminology that is easy for anyone to understand. It would be a good idea to have this book before speaking to a real estate agent. You will be able to refer to the dictionary to understand what the real estate agent is telling you, while giving the appearance of having past real estate experience. This book definitely will give you the edge when dealing with real estate transactions.
I would recommend this comprehensive reference resource for both seasoned real estate investors and anyone considering entering into a real estate transaction.
Superb Reference Source for Real Estate.......2007-01-27
With real estate having become such a popular investment choice--either for one's primary residence, second home, or rental property--it is crucial to have a definitive, reliable source of industry information. This dictionary definitely delivers what its title promises: a complete explanation, in understandable language, of real estate terms.
As a result, interested readers can cut through the labyrinth of terms. The book's easy-to-use, comprehensive list of terms includes 2,400 definitions. Every term from the simple, such as "abstract of title," to the difficult, such as "pipestem lot," is defined. Jeff Haden has certainly taken out the guesswork of the real estate world.
For anyone investing in real estate or simply buying or selling their home, this is an invaluable guide.
Product Description
Finally, a finance dictionary compiled with the individual investor in mind. Wall Street Lingo does more than define the terms your stockbroker, the Wall Street Journal and CNBC pitch at you it explains them in a way that traditional dictionaries can t. Where other dictionaries start at A and end at Z, Wall Street Lingo is organized in chapters, by subject. It begins where you begin with a topic that has piqued your curiosity and ends only when your curiosity has been satisfied. Have you ever wondered about the difference between CPI and PPI? In other dictionaries, you ll find the definitions 200 pages apart. Wall Street Lingo brings them together in the chapter Economics for Investors. EBITDA. Gross Profit. Net Profit. Shareholders Equity. You could waste precious time searching for explanations to help you analyze a company s financial condition. Or you can open Wall Street Lingo to the chapter Decoding Financial Statements. If you think technical analysis is only for the pros, flip to the chapter Technically Speaking for dozens of plain English translation to stock chart terms like Bollinger bands, MACD, Elliott wave theory and Bearish Divergence. It might change your mind. Whether you re an experienced investor or are exploring the market for the first time, you ll appreciate the easy-reading style and unique structure of this innovative investment tool. - Over 1,000 terms individual investors need to know and understand for profitable investing - Definitions organized by topic - Fully indexed and cross-referenced - Exhaustive list of commonly used acronyms - Helpful resources, complete with websites Wall Street Lingo is an essential reference that translates the jargon used on Wall Street into direct, easy to understand, Main Street language and organizes it the way you use it.
Customer Reviews:
Comprehensive Reference Tool!.......2007-08-22
In this book, the author takes what seems to be an overwhelming amount of information on the subject of Wall Street and organizes it into easy to locate sections and chapters. This fact, more than anything else, is what I think sets this book apart from many other financial reference books. While many reference books (particularly in the financial realm) that I have read lay out information alphabetically and join them with confusing financial jargon, this book does a good job of defining the many phrases and words associated with Wall Street and putting them into layman's terms. As a result, I would recommend this book to anyone starting out in the world of Wall Street. Since I have had no previous experience at all with investing on Wall Street, I must say that the sheer volume of the text was overwhelming. But the organization of the book really helps and I think it will be even more helpful to those who have already dabbled some in the stock market and are looking for an easy to understand reference tool.
Another aspect of the book I found particularly helpful was the various breakout boxes that accompanied the chapters. These breakout boxes, noted by the title "a closer look," essentially took some of the more complicated or important terms (such as momentum investing and initial public offering) and helped clarify them even more than they were in the initial definition. This style is also helpful because it immediately drew my attention to the most important thing on the page. All in all, I found this book to be full of extremely relevant and helpful information. However, it is important to keep in mind that this book is by no means easy reading. While the terms themselves are simply defined, the sheer complexity and wealth of information about the stock market and Wall Street requires more than one leisurely read. I would recommend that those interested in getting started in Wall Street investing read the book once, then keep it close by as a reference book and search tool.
The author holds some thirty years of experience .......2007-06-09
Nora Peterson's WALL STREET LINGO: THOUSANDS OF INVESTMENT TERMS EXPLAINED SIMPLY provides a finance dictionary not for the seasoned investor but for the everyday individual. It defines stockbroker terms and explains them easily, adopting a subject-oriented organization for quick and easy reference and pairing of terms and translating Wall Street jargon into easily-understood points. The author holds some thirty years of experience and her background charting futures and trading in securities lends authority to this primer, perfect for business library collections.
Gotta Love The Lingo!!!.......2007-03-23
I wouldn't go to a foreign country without a phrase dictionary and I wouldn't consider doing investment research without Wall Street Lingo by my side. As author Nora Peterson points out, what happens on Wall Street doesn't stay on Wall Street. If you want to put your hard-earned money to work earning a solid ROI (return on investment) rather than taking a Random Walk and hoping for the best, you need this dictionary.
With the wealth of information available on the internet, there is no reason why you can't make informed decisions about how and where to put your money to work for you. Fortunes are made by understanding the details involved in corporate investing but those all-important details are frequently hiding behind special terms and techniques that investors need to learn. Wall Street Lingo bridges the gap with quick, easy-to-understand definitions and related terms so that you can cut to the chase and make good choices.
The bottom line is that if you want to know what people are up to, you have to understand their language. Investors, business students and anyone whose job depends directly or indirectly on corporate America should own this book.
One of the must-have references for individual investors.......2007-03-20
Before using this dictionary, I wouldn't have been able to tell you that a "dead cat bounce" is when the stock crashes and then rises slightly or that a "beauty contest" is when a company tours prospective underwriters before an IPO (which, by the way, is an Initial Public Offering). The arrangement of the terms, not in alphabetical order, but by category, helps when you are generally working on a particular area.
Each term is also cross-referenced with any other terms which would be useful. While this is useful, I wish Peterson had also added the page numbers to the cross-references. This would save a step in the look-up process (instead of going back to the index and then finding out it was on the page before the one you were previously on). Other than that, I can't find any complaints with this reference. I know very little about investing, but was able to understand the definitions easily. It makes a great book to have on the shelf when reading the NYT or Wall Street Journal.
The best thing about this reference is the list of acronyms and internet resources found at the end of the book. This alone would justify the price of the book as I have used these lists extensively. Overall, I would recommend this as one of the essential references to have on your desk.
Wall Street Lingo - Thousands of Investment Terms Explained Simply, by Nora Peterson.......2007-03-20
This book is a great reference piece for those wishing to get into investment, or entering more advanced economic studies. The author, Nora Peterson, goes to great lengths to produce a dictionary of Wall Street jargon in terms understandable to the everyday laymen. I caught myself going to through the Wall Street Journal and getting a kick out of finding terms I often skipped through before. After going through the dictionary I felt more assured that I would be able to use these terms more effectively when using them for business presentations. I don't believe that one would just read the whole book for their entertainment; this is a reference piece, much like any dictionary. But, I do believe that those who want to know more historical information on how the jargon developed would be enthralled to keep this book as a good reference. I'm not always into using big terminology, or using terms that I really don't have a grasp of. But, there are both customers and business associates who do use these terms on a regular basis. Why not have a better grasp and turn that meeting at the water cooler into a learning environment. Best of all, you can be teaching the lesson, giving you the some added respect from that associate or boss. I know that I have had problems filling out those PowerPoint slides... I just hate that. This book can give you some of those value added fillers to better explain your business proposal. I truly believe that I will greatly benefit from this book on my reference shelf. I give this book a good reference thumbs up.
Average customer rating:
|
Dictionary of Investment Terms
Catharyn Martz
Manufacturer: South-Western Educational Pub
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
 General
| Popular Economics
| Business & Investing
| Subjects
| Books
General
| Business & Investing
| Subjects
| Books
Investing
| Business & Investing
| Subjects
| Books
| Bonds
| Commodities
| Futures
| General
| Introduction
| Mutual Funds
| Options
| Real Estate
| Stocks
Civil Rights & Liberties
| Current Events
| Nonfiction
| Subjects
| Books
General
| Finance
| Accounting & Finance
| Professional & Technical
| Subjects
| Books
All Titles
| Qualifying Textbooks - Fall 2007
| Stores
| Books
Business & Investing
| Qualifying Textbooks - Fall 2007
| Stores
| Books
Nonfiction
| Qualifying Textbooks - Fall 2007
| Stores
| Books
Professional
| Qualifying Textbooks - Fall 2007
| Stores
| Books
ASIN: 0324203527 |
Book Description
Ideal for private and professional investors alike, Dictionary of Investment Termis is a resourceful handbook that offers an excellent quick reference to help readers with investing issues, as well as improve their understanding of market intricacies.
Book Description
Finally, a dictionary that unravels the insider jargon of investing and trading in wordsand pictureswe can all understand. In place of cryptic definitions that are often more intimidating than the words themselves, the Dictionary of Financial Terms provides truly helpful explanations of over 700 of the most commonly used, and most commonly misunderstood financial terms, using examples, illustrations, and complementary graphics to make the words meaningful as well as memorable.
Filled with helpful cross references that link related terms and concepts, the dictionary also lists the most important terms to know for online trading, investing in stocks and mutual funds, and analyzing investment performance. Special sections also clarify the differences between frequently confused terms: what is the difference between NASD, Nasdaq and OTC, anyway?
With dramatic changes in the financial markets occurring each day, it's getting more and more difficult to read the news, let alone the business sections of daily papers, without a handy guide to financial terms by your side.
Customer Reviews:
Worthless -- only 700 terms!!.......2001-11-09
what kind of dictionary is this? This must have taken them a week to create. I ended up buying another financial dictionary that I'm much happier with.
Dictionary of Financial Terms.......2000-06-02
The DFT book was very helpful. I am just getting started as a Manager in the financial field and needed some help with the terminology and correct phrasing. This book was quick, easy to read and I was able to locate items I needed similar to the Strunk & White Book. I take this book with me everywhere.
Average customer rating:
- An excellent resource
- The best glossary for investing, computers, Internet, etc.
|
Online Trader's Dictionary: The Most Up-to-Date and Authoritative Compendium of Financial Terms
R. J. Shook
Manufacturer: Career Press
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
General
| Popular Economics
| Business & Investing
| Subjects
| Books
Finance
| Business & Investing
| Subjects
| Books
| Banks & Banking
| Corporate Finance
| Foreign Exchange
| Inflation
| Interest
General
| Business & Investing
| Subjects
| Books
General
| Investing
| Business & Investing
| Subjects
| Books
General
| Reference
| Business & Investing
| Subjects
| Books
Online Trading
| E-commerce
| Industries & Professions
| Business & Investing
| Subjects
| Books
Investing
| Personal Finance
| Software
| Computers & Internet
| Subjects
| Books
Online Searching
| Internet
| Home Computing
| Computers & Internet
| Subjects
| Books
General
| Reference
| Subjects
| Books
ASIN: 1564145670 |
Book Description
When it comes to investing-or every day life-nothing has changed the rules as much as technology. For anyone interested in investing, business, the Internet, or technology in general, the Online Trader's Dictionary is the perfect resource. As the biggest dictionary of its kind, it contains nearly 7,000 terms, making it the most comprehensive collection of terms and phrases used by online professionals. Each term is explained with easy-to-understand definitions and complete cross-referencing. This book is also a helpful guide for understanding terminology involving real estate, banking, personal finance, and various other financial matters. Also included are hundreds of phrases and acronyms.
R.J. Shook, author of five business books, including Wall Street Dictionary provides you with the necessary lingo to navigate the Internet and online trading with ease. Entries range from basic terms used within your office to little-known buzz words spoken by every day investors and traders.
Customer Reviews:
An excellent resource.......2003-12-29
There's really nothing else like this book. The book is a great value just for the investing/finance/banking side. It's also a great value for just the technology/computer/internet side. I have found this book to be very helpful.
The best glossary for investing, computers, Internet, etc........2001-11-07
This dictionary contains every investing term imaginable, plus every computer/Internet related term you'll ever need. As an investor, this is ideal. As an individual that doesn't understand all the computer and Internet jargon, this is ideal. With 7,000 terms, this is a great buy.
Average customer rating:
|
The Financial Planner's Desk Reference: A Glossary of Terms
National Endowme
Manufacturer: Irwin Professional Pub
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
Money & Monetary Policy
| Economics
| Business & Investing
| Subjects
| Books
Public Finance
| Economics
| Business & Investing
| Subjects
| Books
Finance
| Business & Investing
| Subjects
| Books
| Banks & Banking
| Corporate Finance
| Foreign Exchange
| Inflation
| Interest
General
| Personal Finance
| Business & Investing
| Subjects
| Books
General
| Finance
| Accounting & Finance
| Professional & Technical
| Subjects
| Books
General
| Reference
| Subjects
| Books
ASIN: 1884383017 |
Books:
- Economics of Money, Banking, and Financial Markets, Update (7th Edition) (Addison-Wesley Series in Economics)
- Emerging Financial Markets
- Essentials of Corporate Finance (Mcgraw-Hill/Irwin Series in Finance, Insurance, and Real Estate)
- Essentials of Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences
- Execution: The Discipline of Getting Things Done
- Financial Markets and Institutions (5th Edition) (Addison-Wesley Series in Finance)
- Financial Markets & Corporate Strategy
- Financial Modeling with Crystal Ball and Excel (Wiley Finance)
- Financial Reporting and Analysis (3rd Edition)
- FLIP: How to Find, Fix, and Sell Houses for Profit
Books Index
Books Home
Recommended Books
- The Merchant of Venice
- Road Rage and Aggressive Driving: Steering Clear of Highway Warfare
- Le Corbusier: Houses
- Hemp Diseases and Pests: Management and Biological Control: An Advanced Treatise
- Land Development Handbook
- Principles of Microeconomics
- No Place Like Home: A Novel
- 30 Bridges
- Insulating Concrete Forms Construction Manual
- Murder on a Girls' Night Out: A Southern Sisters Mystery
Dictionary of Business Terms
Dictionary of Accounting Terms (Barron's Business Dictionaries)
Dictionary of Banking Terms
Dictionary of Real Estate Terms, Sixth Edition (Barron's Business Dictionaries) (Barron's Business Dictionaries)
Dictionary of Insurance Terms (Barron's Business Dictionaries)
