Stuart R. Veale is currently Senior Vice President of Portfolio Strategy and Design at Prudential Securities. The author of numerous books on finance for both professional and general readers, he lives in Chatham, New Jersey.

The classic guide to the securities markets, revised to reflect the realities of a new millennium. In the past decade, the complicated world of investing has changed--dramatically. Stocks, Bonds, Options, Futures is now thoroughly revised and updated to help novice financial professionals as well as individual investors, who want a better understanding of the securities market, navigate this daunting new financial terrain with confidence. Stuart Veale, an investment industry veteran and respected author, provides an insider's look at the market realities of today and tomorrow.

This reliable resource examines the impact of recent developments and current trends in the various securities markets. Among the topics Veale covers and has updated in this second edition are: Internet-based trading and analysis The adoption of the Euro Changes in the way OTC orders are executed The various types of securities, including money market instruments, US Treasury Securities, bonds, mortgage-backed securities, and stocks Real world applications of the various types of derivative instruments, including forward contracts, futures contracts, swap contracts, option contracts, and security indices The varied approaches to analyzing stocks top down, bottom up, technical, and walk around, as well as the debate over how to get an "edge" on the market Creating a balanced portfolio, and evaluating mutual funds Filled with extensive charts and graphics, including at least 20 new charts and graphs, plus recommendations of helpful Web sites for research and technical tools, Stocks, Bonds, Options, Futures remains an unparalleled primer and a valuable resource for a better understanding of the new world of securities.