Investing in Purchasing Power (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781169751033)

Investing in Purchasing Power by Kenneth S. Van Strum is a comprehensive guide to investing in a way that protects and grows your purchasing power. The book explores the concept of inflation and how it can erode the value of your money over time. It provides a detailed explanation of how inflation works, and how it affects different types of investments.The author offers practical advice on how to invest in a way that protects against inflation and maximizes returns. He covers a range of investment options, including stocks, bonds, real estate, commodities, and precious metals. The book also includes a discussion of the role that diversification plays in protecting your investments.Investing in Purchasing Power is written in a clear and accessible style, making it easy for readers to understand complex financial concepts. It is an essential resource for anyone who wants to invest wisely and build long-term wealth. Whether you are a seasoned investor or just starting out, this book will provide you with the knowledge and tools you need to make informed investment decisions.1925. Contents: what is a dollar worth; selecting the securities for analysis; investing during a period of declining commodity prices; stocks and bonds on the bargain counter; taking advantage of rising bond prices; man who invests periodically; investing during a period of falling and rising commodity prices; purchasing stocks and bonds immediately after a panic; skillful bond investor; periodic investor; economic conditions work to the disadvantage of the bondholder; assuming a high return for bonds; buying stocks and bonds when security prices are high; when the bond investor's holding decline in value; maximum yield on bonds; neutralizing stock and bond price fluctuations; purchase of stocks of investment standing; investment in low priced stocks; average American railroad; average American industrial; railroads vs. industrials; summary; future trend of the cost of living; conclusions.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Kenneth S. Van Strum
ISBN-10: 1169751032
ISBN-13: 9781169751033
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 266
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.99lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.63d