Sound, practical guidance for taking control of investment decisions.u003cbru003e u003cbru003e Individuals are starting to take much more time and effort to really understand their investments. They're investing on their own in record numbers--with index funds, online services, and discount dealers like Schwab. Tested by the author in his Paine Webber investment seminars, this accessible guide shows serious investors how to take greater control of their investment decisions by mastering security analysis. Clear, easy-to-follow instructions, examples, and case studies focus on the practical mechanics of such key security analysis topics as fundamental and technical analysis, valuation, portfolio theory, fixed-income analysis, and deciphering financial statements. Special workbook sections offer practice problems.u003cbru003e u003cbru003e PETER J. KLEIN (Melville, New York) is a first vice president at Paine Webber, Inc., where he focuses on managing money for high net worth investors. A Registered Investment Advisor, he regularly conducts investment seminars.