Sound investment basics.

Value investing concentrates on business tangibles and common sense. This guide explains these strategies in clear, jargon-free terms, and gives advice on: the importance of knowing the four major parts of a company's annual report and how to read them, how to listen for insights into the company plans and performance during the CEO's discussion with analysts, and major strategic investment policies that drive value investing and how to select the one right for your goals.

· From an expert financial writer

· Red-hot investment strategy in this troubled financial climate

· Billionaire gurus like Warren Buffet advocate value investing