Investing A to Z
Join The New York Public Library’s Thomas Yoseloff Business Center and the Museum of American Finance for this series on investing.

Designed to lead you through basic investment concepts, the series aims to provide participants with a greater understanding of what professional investors look for when reviewing stocks, bonds, mutual funds, and options. Learn about interest rates and economic indicators and how they impact markets.
The speakers include investment specialists from the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), distinguished professors from Fordham University and New York University, and Wall Street investment professionals.
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July 8 at 12 Noon Investing in Stocks: Analysis Professor Rick Carew discusses the differences between investing and speculation, including value stocks versus growth stocks.
July 15 at 12 Noon Investing 101 Presented by Peter Creedon. Click here for more information and to register.
July 22 at 12 Noon Investing in Bonds Professor Sris Chatterjee explains the relationship between bond prices and interest rates and the important risks one should consider when purchasing bonds. Click here for more information and to register.
July 29 at 12 Noon The Importance of Interest Rates and Markets Professor Richard Sylla surveys key interest rates that confront us, how they are determined, and how they are affected by central banks. Click here for more information and to register.
August 5 at 12 Noon An Introduction to Investing in Stocks Robert Mascio discusses different types of stocks and how to assess whether a given stock is right for you. Click here for more information and to register.
August 12 at 12 Noon Origins of the Capital Markets David Cowen, president and CEO of the Museum of American Finance, explains the origins of the American capital markets. Click here for more information and to register.
August 19 at 12 Noon Seven Essential Strategies for Successful Investing for Retirement Eric Blake, CFP® walks you through key principles to help you invest with greater confidence and clarity. Click here for more information and to register.
August 26 at 12 Noon Equity Options – Core Concepts and Terms Join Ken Keating and Roma Colwell for an overview of key concepts and terminology to keep in mind before investing with options. Click here for more information and to register.
Made possible by the support of the Museum of American Finance.