An informative guide to financial investment discusses the current high-tech boom, explains how to maximize gains and minimize losses, and examines a broad spectrum of financial opportunities, from mutual funds to real estate to gold

Using the dot-com crash as an object lesson in how not to manage your portfolio, this is a gimmick-free, irreverent and informative guide to navigating the turbulence of the market and managing investments with confidence.

It is no secret that China has the world's fastest-growing economy. The trick is how average investors can tap into the opportunities it affords. Investment adviser Malkiel explains why and how the Chinese economy is poised for significant gains in the near future. He highlights not only Chinese...