'Fully covers today\'s economic realities — and new opportunities
Build your wealth with smart investing — even in a bear market!
With so many choices, investing can be tricky. Stock Investing For Dummies, 2nd Edition, makes it simple with proven tactics and time-tested strategies for picking winners. This updated edition gives you new case studies, resources, and insight on government policy — and will have you investing with confidence in no time!
Discover how to
- Find a great broker
- Decode company documents
- Choose the right investment strategy
- Handle your taxes
- Weigh risk versus reward
- Discover new investing opportunities
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Stock Investing For Dummies, 2ndEditioncovers all the proven tactics and strategies for picking the right stocks. Packed with savvy tips on today’s best investment opportunities, this book provides a down-to-earth, straightforward approach to making money on the market without the fancy lingo. Soon you’ll have the power to optimize your returns by:
- Recognizing and minimizing the risks
- Gathering information about potential stocks
- Dissecting annual reports and other company documents
- Analyzing the growth and demand of industries
- Playing with the politicians
- Approaching uncertain markets
- Using corporate stock buybacks to boost earnings
- Handling the IRS and other obligations
With a different strategy for every investor—from recent college grad to married with children to recently retired—this valuable reference is a must-have. It also features tips and tricks on how to tell when a stock is on the verge of declining or increasing, how to protect yourself from fraud, and common challenges that every investor must go through, along with resources and financial ratios.
'Paul Mladjenovic is a well-known Certified Financial Planner and national speaker on investing and financial matters. He is the owner of PM Financial Services and www.SuperMoneyLinks.com, and he has been quoted or referenced by media outlets, publications, and financial Web sites. Mladjenovic is the author of the first two editions of Stock Investing For Dummies as well as Precious Metals Investing For Dummies.'
Introduction.
Part I: The Essentials of Stock Investing.
Chapter 1: Exploring the Basics.
Chapter 2: Taking Stock of Your Current Financial Situation and Goals.
Chapter 3: Defining Common Approaches to Stock Investing.
Chapter 4: Recognizing the Risks.
Chapter 5: Say Cheese: Getting a Snapshot of the Market.
Part II: Before You Start Buying.
Chapter 6: Gathering Information.
Chapter 7: Going for Brokers.
Chapter 8: Investing for Growth.
Chapter 9: Investing for Income.
Chapter 10: Using Basic Accounting to Choose Winning Stocks.
Part III: Picking Winners.
Chapter 11: Decoding Company Documents.
Chapter 12: Analyzing Industries.
Chapter 13: Emerging Sector Opportunities.
Chapter 14: Money, Mayhem, and Votes.
Part IV: Investment Strategies and Tactics.
Chapter 15: Taking the Bull (Or Bear) by the Horns.
Chapter 16: Choosing a Strategy That’s Just Right for You.
Chapter 17: Understanding Brokerage Orders and Trading Techniques.
Chapter 18: Getting a Handle on DPPs, DRPs, and DCA . . . PDQ.
Chapter 19: Looking at What the Insiders Do: Corporate Hijinks.
Chapter 20: Tax Benefits and Obligations.
Part V: The Part of Tens.
Chapter 21: Ten Warning Signs of a Stock’s Decline.
Chapter 22: Ten Signals of a Stock Price Increase.
Chapter 23: Ten Ways to Protect Yourself from Fraud.
Chapter 24: Ten Challenges and Opportunities for Stock Investors.
Part VI: Appendixes.
Appendix A: Resources for Stock Investors.
Appendix B: Financial Ratios.
Index.
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