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"The Irwin Guide to Stocks, Bonds, Futures, and Options goes beyond its explanations of individual securities to pull back the curtain on the markets themselves. What are the trading rules for underwriters and broker-dealers? How can high-flying Internet stocks be accurately valued? How does one purchase a Treasury security? The answers to these and literally thousands of other questions are right here, exhaustively indexed and written in clear and accessible language for quick, reliable, and understandable answers." "A thorough primer for anyone who needs to know more about today's exciting investment world."--BOOK JACKET.