This volume makes investing in the stock market a reality by walking investors through the actual process of trading. George Fontanills begins by familiarizing readers with the field of investment - its history, mechanics and rules - then launches them into the specifics of actually using this knowledge to trade stocks within the marketplace. It provides a step-by-step analysis of the key elements of the stock trading process and includes definitions of all stock market procedures and vocabulary, from stock descriptions to market analysis to finding a broker and protecting investments. It presents pre-investment suggestions on real-world trading and on finding stocks appropriate to the readers needs as well as information on researching the companies involved. It enables the individual investor to develop a command of stock trading through chart pattern analysis, stock picking strategies, and financial statement reading. ÍNDICE: Foreword Welcome to the Stock Market Solving the Broker Dilemma The World of Stocks Critical Trading Approaches The Versatility of Options Broad Market Analysis Exploring Fundamental Analysis Analyzing Company Reports Technical Analysis Unveiled Sentiment Analysis Essentials Studying the Masters Taking Advantage of Market Behavior The Path to Trading Success Appendix A: Financial Profile Templates Appendix B: Stock Analysis Template Appendix C: Market Time Line Appendix D: Basic Strategy Reviews and Risk Graphs Appendix E: Options Expiration Month Codes Appendix F: Strike Price Codes Appendix G: Variable Option Deltas Appendix H: Intermarket Relationships Appendix I: Lists and Tables Appendix J: Types of Orders Appendix K: Exchanges and SEC Appendix L: Media Sources and Web Sites Guide Appendix M: Online Brokerage Directory Appendix N: Formulas Index.