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IN THIS CHAPTER

Going from a private to public company

Looking at the workings of the stock and bond markets and the economy

Deciphering interest rates, inflation, and the Federal Reserve

To buy and enjoy using a computer or smartphone, you don’t need to know the intricacies of how each device is put together and how it works. The same holds true for investing in stocks and bonds. However, spending some time understanding how and why the financial markets function may make you more comfortable with investing and make you a better investor.

This chapter explains the ways that companies raise capital, and you get a brief primer on financial markets and economics so you can understand and be comfortable with investing in the financial markets.