THE FIRST TIME INVESTOR'S WORKBOOK

The First Time Investor’s Workbook gives novice investors the support they need to enter the markets. This application-based guide is loaded with worksheets, checklists, tests, and examples to allow new investors to practice on paper first—before they commit their dollars to the swings of the market. Solid, objective, and helpful, it provides a comprehensive, step-by-step approach to investing. From basic research to advanced strategies, this useful, interactive book combines today’s most important investing concepts in one easy-to-follow resource. To help investors make the jump from reading to actually placing that first trade, it covers: - How to determine a realistic investing budget - Where to buy stocks and mutual funds online- Top sources of reliable investing information

Joe John Duran, CFA, is president of Centurion Capital Management, a nationally registered investment advisor with over $2 billion. A popular speaker at investing symposiums and workshops, Duran is regularly seen in print and broadcast media providing insights on investing for the individual investor.

Larry Chambers has written more than 30 books and 700 investment-related articles. Previously a successful and award-winning stockbroker, Chambers has built a reputation in the financial securities industry for helping all investors, regardless of their experience, hone their skills and improve their performance.