
PREFACE
I. GENERAL PRINCIPLES OF INVESTMENT
II. RAILROAD MORTGAGE BONDS
III. RAILROAD EQUIPMENT BONDS
IV. REAL-ESTATE MORTGAGES
V. INDUSTRIAL BONDS
VI. PUBLIC-UTILITY BONDS
VII. MUNICIPAL BONDS
VIII. STOCKS
IX. MARKET MOVEMENTS OF SECURITIES
This guide breaks down the fundamentals of investing into plain language, aimed at anyone who has set aside a reserve beyond daily business needs. It explains why simply leaving extra cash in a checking account can be a missed opportunity, and introduces the concept of building a safe, liquid portfolio that can be tapped when emergencies arise. Readers will learn to distinguish between working capital and true surplus, and see how disciplined saving can strengthen both personal and corporate financial footing.
Drawing on the author’s long career as an investment banker, the book surveys the main classes of securities—stocks, bonds, and other interest‑bearing instruments—while highlighting their suitability for different goals and risk tolerances. It stresses the value of professional advice, likening a trusted banker to a doctor or lawyer for financial health. By the end of the first part, listeners will have a clear framework for protecting their wealth and a roadmap for making informed, prudent investment choices.
Language
en
Duration
~2 hours (128K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Julia Neufeld and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
Release date
2010-11-28
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

1881–1917
A clear-eyed early 20th-century finance writer, he turned Wall Street experience into practical advice for ordinary readers. His best-known book explains investing in plain language and reflects a moment when modern personal finance was just taking shape.
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