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Synopsis
New ideas, strategies and resources to help you prosper in both up and down markets
This new edition of Stock Investing for Dummies gives you proven strategies for selecting the stock of solid, winning companies and help you build your portfolio for either growth, cashflow (dividends) or both. Long-term stock investing has been a reliable and foundational part of most wealth-building plans for over a century and you can benefit from profitable, actionable tactics, tips and successful strategies in this edition.
You will be able to navigate confidently through the post-pandemic period and through the market's rollercoaster ride and end up more prosperous than most stock investors. You'll also learn which types of stocks are best in a recession or stagnant economy.
With the help of this guide, you'll quickly learn how to profit despite the turbulence and uncertainty with plain-English tips and information on both stocks and ETFs, new tax rules, exchanges, and investment vehicles, as well as the latest guidance on the global market landscape.
Find out...
- The best approaches for investing in stocks (chapter 3)
- How to successfully invest in stocks with less than $100 (chapter 19)
- How to make your stock portfolio a "cash flow machine" for retirement (chapter 9)
- Learn how to minimize losses and maximize gains (chapter 17)
- The 10 features of a great stock to buy for long-term success (chapter 22)
- 10 ways to successful invest when the market is down (chapter 23)
- See the "right numbers" inside the company for safer stock choices (chapter 11)
- Need more income? Find out how to choose solid dividend-paying stocks (chapter 9)
- Explore new investment opportunities (chapter 13)
- Don't just make gains & income...learn how to keep more after taxes (chapter 21)
Stock Investing for Dummies is an essential guide for anyone looking for trusted, comprehensive guidance to ensure their stock investments keep growing.
Synopsis
The bestselling guide to holding steady through the stock market's highs, lows, and stable stretches
When you decide to jump into the stock market, there's a lot to know. Stock Investing For Dummies covers the factual and emotional aspects of putting your money into stocks. In clear, easy-to-understand language, this book explains the numbers behind the stocks, the different categories of stocks, and strategies for building a solid portfolio. On the flip side, it also addresses the emotional aspects of investing: setting goals, knowing when to sell, and balancing risk vs. return.
For nearly a century, the well-to-do have been building their wealth by investing in stocks. Here's your opportunity to do the same. The sooner you start investing, the sooner you'll see your money grow. Make that a reality by discovering:
- Approaches for investing for income or growth
- Steps for evaluating your financial health, setting financial goals, and funding your first purchases
- How to read stock tables and pull information out of stock charts
- What to look for on balance sheets, income statements, and annual reports to choose strong performers
- Advice for minimizing losses and maximizing gains
- Tax implications and how to reduce their impact on your earnings
- Suggestions on what to do and buy in a down market
Put all of this information together, and you have a straightforward resource that helps you build and manage a portfolio that will serve you well for years to come. Stock Investing For Dummies gives you the confidence you need to send your portfolio soaring