Everything a beginning investor needs to know about stocks, bonds, and mutual funds. Personal investing has never been easier! How Wall Street Works contains the basic knowledge every investor needs, written in a straightforward, easy-to-understand Q&A format. Readers who want to truly understand their money will find answers on: how can I find the right stockbroker? do I invest in stocks, bonds, mutualfunds...or all three? can I really trade from my home computer? how can derivatives help me avoid risk? Shunning technical jargon and mathematics, it details how to open a brokerage account, crucial tax considerations, how to track your investments in the newspaper, and more. Updated to shed light on today's tumultuous market, this wide-ranging, fingertip-reference book is perfect for first-time investors everywhere.