Dictionary of Finance and Investment Terms (Barron's Financial Guides)

As an IT professional working in the financial industry, I needed a book that would help me talk to the users and understand what they are saying. This book has helped me a lot in doing just that. Whether I needed a definition of what SWAPS are or wanted to know the difference between a CDO and a CMO, this book helped me all the way. You will also find this book useful if you are an IT professional going in for a job interview with a financial firm and want to familiarize yourself with the general terms of the industry. I am still amazed at how such a small book can pack so much information.

I need to note that I purchased the book as outdated mainly to save money. But even so it has almost everything i need to look up. I use it frequently and most of the time am able to find what i need.

I honestly don't know what I'd do without this book in my studies! !

congratulations this dictionary took almost teh most important concepts of the real business day, book, and news. it's really usefull.

Despite being called "Dictionary of Finance and Investment Terms", this dictionary not only covered finance and investing, by cut across every aspect of general business. Its extensive coverage of management, accounting, marketing, advertising, and real estate makes it really unnecessary for anyone who already owns it to be bothering about acquiring any other business dictionary. Also, its encroaching expansion into computer and internet terms is both commendable and valuable. All of its terms have been revised and simplified, using everyday language. And, a rare combination of quality and low price ensures that the demand for this dictionary will continue to dominate those of its rivals. Its 736 pages, which hold more than 5000 definitions remained astonishingly compact, authoritative, refined, and very concise. It is indeed a true hard-to-beat choice!

I received the book, which was badly packaged, pages damaged, dirty, and used, and I am a prime customer!!

Unless you work in finance and investment, it is virtually impossible to keep apprised of the terminology and jargon. Even if you do, it's probably fairly easy to come across some word that you do not know the meaning of or are uncertain as to its meaning. This handy reference book is perfect for both professionals and non-professionals who find themselves confronted with the often arcane verbiage of the finance and investment world. This book has frequently been of personal use to me in reviewing contracts for clients, as well as helping me when I stumble across some unknown term while reading. This is a nice little tool that should be on your shelf or in your pocket the next time you talk to someone about finances, investments, or even insurance.