A Random Walk Down Wall Street by Burton Malkiel
A must read for any investor, whether you are just starting out or are a seasoned veteran.
Combining his experience from both sides of the street, academic and commercial,
Malkiel presents an accurate, easy to understand, view of investing. This is an investing
classic.
Options As a Strategic Investment by Lawrence McMillan
A complete (we mean complete) guide to using options as an integral
part of your portfolio. This one covers everything from the basics all the way through
the most complicated arbitrage strategies.
Profiting from Emerging Market Stocks by Mitchell Posner
New to emerging markets? Start with this book. An excellent primer on ADR's, Brady Bonds,
closed-end funds, and other ways to participate in emerging countries.
The Handbook of Fixed Income Securities
If you ever want to become a bond trader (or just understand the intricacies),
this book should top your reading list. If you stick it out through all 62 chapters
(wow!) you will have a complete understanding of bonds.