Fundamentals of Investing, Canadian Edition, 2nd edition

Published by Pearson Canada (30 April 2025) © 2026

  • Scott B. Smart Indiana University
  • Chad J. Zutter University of Pittsburgh
  • Vijay K. Vishwakarma St. Francis Xavier University
  • Ayse Yuce Toronto Metropolitan University

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Fundamentals of Investing uses practical, hands-on applications and examples to introduce the topics and techniques used by both personal investors and money managers. The text focuses on both individual securities and portfolios, teaching students to consider the risk and return of different types of investments and how to use this knowledge to achieve financial goals. A consistent framework centered around learning objectives keeps readers focused in each chapter while a conversational tone makes the language, concepts, and strategies accessible to students. 


Table of contents

  1. The Investment Environment
  2. Securities Markets and Transactions
  3. Investment Information and Securities Transactions
  4. Return and Risk
  5. Modern Portfolio Concepts
  6. Common Stocks
  7. Analyzing Common Stocks
  8. Stock Valuation
  9. Market Efficiency and Behavioural Finance
  10. Fixed-Income Securities
  11. Bond Valuation
  12. Mutual Funds and Exchange -Traded Funds
  13. Managing Your Own Portfolio
  14. Options: Puts and Calls
  15. Futures Marketsand Securities

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