Written in a light and accessible style by a well-known practitioner, this book answers most of the questions of concern to a person who is just beginning to get acquainted with the amazing world of securities. What is a security? Why do you need a brokerage firm? How does a broker differ from a trader? How to learn how to read charts and quotation tables? I want to invest money in the market, where should I turn? What rules must be followed in order to preserve and increase your capital? The reader will find answers to these and many other questions in this book.