Investing in Shares for Dummies, Uk

Get your slice of the economic pie and then some, in the UK and beyond
 
Investing in shares can help build anyone's financial standing--move over, economic elite! People from all walks of life can easily grow their wealth and secure money for the future. Investing in Shares For Dummies takes a friendly, non-jargony approach for new and not-quite-advanced-yet shareholders. This book walks you through the investment orchard so you can cherry-pick shares that will turn you a tidy profit (mmm, tasty.) You'll also learn to stay calm and ride the unavoidable waves of the markets. Over the long term, you stand to earn greater returns (translation: more money) than if you invested in real estate or bonds alone. And who isn't keen on the idea of more money?
 
This latest edition is up-to-date with the top investing apps, investing with ETFs, thematic investing, trading shares in the US and other nations, and everything else you might be curious about as you start building a rock-solid portfolio. With Investing in Shares For Dummies, you will:
* Get to know the stock markets to decide if shares investing is right for you
* Plan your investing strategy and take risks that make sense for your financial situation
* Research shares before you buy: analyse industries, read stock charts and find company data
* Make investment decisions that maximise profits, lower costs and minimise your tax bill
 
Investing in Shares For Dummies gives you the sound advice and proven tactics you need to play the markets and watch your profits grow.

Sommario

Introduction 1
 
Part 1: The Essentials of Investing in Shares 5
 
Chapter 1: Exploring the Basics 7
 
Chapter 2: Sizing Up Your Current Finances and Setting Goals 15
 
Chapter 3: Defining Common Approaches to Investing in Shares 31
 
Chapter 4: Assessing the Risks 41
 
Chapter 5: Getting to Know the Stock Markets 55
 
Part 2: Before You Start Buying 65
 
Chapter 6: Gathering Information 67
 
Chapter 7: Finding a Broker 85
 
Chapter 8: Investing for Growth 103
 
Chapter 9: Investing for Income 115
 
Chapter 10: Using Basic Accounting to Choose Winning Shares 129
 
Part 3: Picking Winners 145
 
Chapter 11: Decoding Company Documents 147
 
Chapter 12: Analysing Industries 159
 
Chapter 13: Being Prepared for a Changing World 169
 
Chapter 14: Getting Active and Alternative with Investment Funds 181
 
Part 4: Investment Strategies and Tactics 199
 
Chapter 15: Taking the Bull (or Bear) by the Horns 201
 
Chapter 16: Choosing a Strategy That's Just Right for You 213
 
Chapter 17: Using Your Broker and Trading Techniques 221
 
Chapter 18: Getting a Handle on DRIPs and PCA ASAP 237
 
Chapter 19: Looking at What the Insiders Do: Corporate Capers 245
 
Chapter 20: Considering Tax Benefits and Liabilities 257
 
Chapter 21: Creating a Smarter Portfolio with Lower-Cost Funds and ETFs 269
 
Chapter 22: Recognising the Relentless Rise of Technology 291
 
Part 5: The Part of Tens 305
 
Chapter 23: Ten Warning Signs of a Share's Decline 307
 
Chapter 24: Ten Signals of a Share Price Increase 315
 
Chapter 25: Ten Ways to Protect Yourself from Fraud 323
 
Chapter 26: Ten Challenges and Opportunities for Stock Market Investors 331
 
Part 6: Appendixes 339
 
Appendix A: Resources for Investors in Shares 341
 
Appendix B: Financial Ratios and Accounting Terms 351
 
Index 361

Info autore

David Stevenson is a UK-based investment columnist for the Financial Times, Citywire, and MoneyWeek. He's also the executive editor of www.etfstream.com and Altfi, a global fintech news and analysis website.
Paul Mladjenovic is the bestselling author of Stock Investing For Dummies. He's a certified financial planner, writer, and public speaker.

Riassunto

Get your slice of the economic pie and then some, in the UK and beyond

Investing in shares can help build anyone's financial standing--move over, economic elite! People from all walks of life can easily grow their wealth and secure money for the future. Investing in Shares For Dummies takes a friendly, non-jargony approach for new and not-quite-advanced-yet shareholders. This book walks you through the investment orchard so you can cherry-pick shares that will turn you a tidy profit (mmm, tasty.) You'll also learn to stay calm and ride the unavoidable waves of the markets. Over the long term, you stand to earn greater returns (translation: more money) than if you invested in real estate or bonds alone. And who isn't keen on the idea of more money?

This latest edition is up-to-date with the top investing apps, investing with ETFs, thematic investing, trading shares in the US and other nations, and everything else you might be curious about as you start building a rock-solid portfolio. With Investing in Shares For Dummies, you will:
* Get to know the stock markets to decide if shares investing is right for you
* Plan your investing strategy and take risks that make sense for your financial situation
* Research shares before you buy: analyse industries, read stock charts and find company data
* Make investment decisions that maximise profits, lower costs and minimise your tax bill

Investing in Shares For Dummies gives you the sound advice and proven tactics you need to play the markets and watch your profits grow.

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Autori: Paul Mladjenovic, Mladjenovic Paul, D Stevenson, David Stevenson, David Mladjenovic Stevenson
• Editore: Wiley, John and Sons Ltd
• Lingue: Inglese
• Formato: Tascabile
• Pubblicazione: 28.02.2022
• EAN: 9781119832218
• ISBN: 978-1-119-83221-8
• Pagine: 400
• Categorie: Guide e manuali > Diritto, professione, finanze; Scienze sociali, diritto, economia > Economia > Economia aziendale; Personal finance, Private Finanzplanung, Finance & Investments, Finanz- u. Anlagewesen