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The all-encompassing guide to getting smart about the market
While investing is one of the smartest ways to become financially worry-free, making the decisions that get you there can be intimidating and overwhelming. Today's investors have a huge array of options open to them and sorting the wheat from the chaff--and the get-rich-quick Ponzi schemes from the real deal--is an exhausting process. Investing For Canadians All-in-One For Dummies takes the fear out of the complexity by providing you with a clear and honest overview of Canada's unique investing landscape--and shows you how to make it work for you.
Bringing together essential and jargon-free information from Investing For Canadians For Dummies, Stock Investing For Canadians For Dummies, Mutual Funds For Canadians For Dummies, Real Estate Investing For Canadians For Dummies, Day Trading For Canadians For Dummies, Cryptocurrency Investing For Dummies, and Investing in Silver & Gold For Dummies together in one convenient place, this rich resource is an arsenal of techniques and advice for guaranteeing you a secure and prosperous future.
* Develop and manage a portfolio
* Find investments that suit your income
* Get the latest information on tax laws
* Follow time-tested strategies
* Invest in gold, silver, and other precious metals
List of contents
Introduction 1
Book 1: Entering the World of Investing 5
Chapter 1: Exploring Your Investment Choices 7
Chapter 2: Weighing Risks and Returns 19
Chapter 3: Getting Your Financial House in Order 43
Book 2: Investing in Stocks 69
Chapter 1: Gathering Information 71
Chapter 2: Going for Brokers 91
Chapter 3: Investing for Long-Term Growth 111
Chapter 4: Investing for Income 125
Chapter 5: Using Accounting Basics to Choose Winning Stocks 139
Book 3: Investing in Mutual Funds 157
Chapter 1: What is a Mutual Fund? 159
Chapter 2: Buying and Selling Mutual Funds 171
Chapter 3: Paperwork and Your Rights 187
Chapter 4: Investing in Canadian Exchange-Traded Funds 205
Chapter 5: Beyond Mutual Funds 217
Book 4: Investing in Precious Metals 233
Chapter 1: Beginning with the Benefits and Risks of Metals 235
Chapter 2: Going for the Gold 253
Chapter 3: Discovering the Secret of Silver 267
Book 5: Day Trading 277
Chapter 1: Waking Up to Day Trading 279
Chapter 2: Making a Day Trade of It 295
Chapter 3: Signing Up for Asset Classes 317
Chapter 4: Investing, Trading, and Gambling 339
Chapter 5: Understanding Regulations 349
Book 6: Cryptocurrency Investing 359
Chapter 1: What is a Cryptocurrency? 361
Chapter 2: Why Invest in Cryptocurrencies? 371
Chapter 3: Recognizing the Risks of Cryptocurrencies 387
Chapter 4: How Cryptocurrencies Work 403
Book 7: Investing in Real Estate 415
Chapter 1: Thinking about Real Estate 417
Chapter 2: Exploring Real Estate Investments 433
Chapter 3: Establishing Your Investment Strategy 459
Chapter 4: Pulling Together the Cash: Assessing Your Resources 481
Chapter 5: Scouting Properties: Where to Look and What to Look For 499
Index 529
About the author
Tony Martin, Eric Tyson, Andrew Dagys, Annie Logue, Andrew Bell, Matthew Elder, Douglas Gray, Peter Mitham, Brian Borzykowski, Kiana Danial, Paul Mladjenovic
