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BACK COVER] [CATEGORY] Finance and Investing [HEAD] The six-step investment program that top pros have used for years to build--and protect--their clients' multimillion dollar portfolios From March 2000 through October 2002, the plummeting stock market erased $7 trillion in investor wealth, or more than $30,000 for every adult in the U.S.! But investors would have lost much less had they known a bit more--about the investments they owned and, even more important, the risks they were taking. "The Art of Investing and Portfolio Management outlines a smarter way to invest, one that has been honed and perfected by today's top institutional investment firms and can be tailored to fit your own investment style and budget. Follow its straight-talking, market-proven program to: Construct a written investment plan that first assesses where you are and where you want to be, then determines the safest route for getting there Understand and practice "real asset allocation, not some ill-considered version that could cost you money over the long run Invest in suitable, quality assets and then leave them alone, selling or rebalancing only when the numbers dictate you should Intelligent long-term management of your investments requires that you, like the money management elite, minimize risk by investing with your head instead of your heart. Let "The Art of Investing and Portfolio Management introduce you to the time-tested, professional money management approach that has for decades helped the rich get richer, and is now available for everyone." [FLAP COPY] "To truly become the most successful investor you can be, you must understand and consistently implement the very beststrategies of the top investment minds. That's what this book will teach you. Our proven, six-step investment process will help keep you from getting caught up in the emotions that accompany market extremes and that are fueled every day by the media. You will no longer be a victim to hype...

From CNBC, the recognized leader in financial market news, comes the most complete and accessible guide to your money and how it relates to the financial markets. CNBC Guide to Money and Markets shows you how to choose and use a variety of investment vehicles to build a powerful and diverse portfolio. With a glossary of terms and set of frequently asked questions, this indispensable investing primer demystifies complex concepts and terminology so you can make smarter investment choices. CNBC Guide to Money and Markets explores: Identifying goals and your risk level in developing an investment program Various strategies for selecting winning stocks Choosing the right bonds and cost-effective mutual funds How futures and options work When to use stable investments such as CDs, Treasury bills, and money market accounts Utilizing traditional and Roth IRAs, 401(k)s, and 403(b)s Filled with professional advice, proven investment tools, and colorful graphs and charts, CNBC Guide to Money and Markets is perfect to use in conjunction with CNBC financial programs or as a stand-alone investing guide. Pick up CNBC Guide to Money and Markets and start building a financial plan that will carry you to the peak of personal financial success.