This document provides an overview of security analysis and portfolio management. It defines key terms like stocks, shares, and markets. Stocks represent ownership in a company, while shares refer to the units used to track ownership. Markets allow buyers and sellers to exchange securities and are classified by type (e.g. capital, money, commodity). The document also outlines the investment process, including asset allocation, security selection, and performance evaluation. Financial markets and intermediaries that facilitate trading are described as well.