Each book in the series cuts through the jargon and mystique of the financial markets to give the reader a clear picture of how and why these markets function as they do. Key features include: * clear definitions of financial terms * worked examples of transactions and contracts * summaries and overviews * valuation techniques * quick Quiz questions to reinforce the learning experience * strip cartoons to explain complex trades * entertaining cartoons from Alex to lighten the load * war stories and anecdotes from Mark Mobius based on his remarkable experiences * other Resources section to guide the reader to other useful books, websites and reference material