Equities: An Introduction to the Core Concepts (Mark Mobius Masterclass Series) - Hardcover

Each book in the series cuts through the jargon and mystique of the financial markets to give the reader a clear picture of how and why these markets function as they do. Key features include:* clear definitions of financial terms* worked examples of transactions and contracts* summaries and overviews* valuation techniques* quick Quiz questions to reinforce the learning experience* strip cartoons to explain complex trades* entertaining cartoons from Alex to lighten the load* war stories and anecdotes from Mark Mobius based on his remarkable experiences* other Resources section to guide the reader to other useful books, websites and reference material.

An admirable book that starts with the basics but respects the reader's intelligence. It is succinct and readable. the final chapters introduce the reader to sophisticated ideas. I appreciated the non-US examples and recent news clips, also the quiz questions for each chapter. I will recommend to students and friends because of its breadth, its clarity, and its direct approach. - Barrett Hazeltine, Professor of Engineering, Brown University

Over his long career, Dr. Math Mobius has earned his position as one of the great names of investing. In equities: An Introduction to the Core Concepts, he provides a strong introduction to equity markets and equity analysis. Anyone wanting to know more about these topics would be well-served to spend some time with this book. - Paul Bernard, Co-Director, Asia-Pacific Research, Goldman Sachs

This book provides background resource as well as the requisite knowledge for anyone who wants to understand the fundamentals when investing in the equities markets. - Ser-Keng Ang, Senior Lecturer of Finance, Singapore Management University

The famous emerging Market Investor has gone back to first principles to provide a comprehensive and lucid analysis of every aspect of equity investment. Highly recommended. - Christopher Wood, Chief Strategist, CLSA