Synopses & Reviews
Modern and thorough, it will answer the questions that investors (inexperienced or otherwise) might have. Securities and Investment Review
A really well organized and illuminating book and on top of that, a thoroughly enjoyable read. Sir Anthony Jay, author of Yes Minister
Buy a copy of How the Stock Market Really Works. It neatly demolishes any pretentions City professionals might claim in adding value.
Scotland on Sunday
The Financial Times Guide to How the Stock Market Really Works is an introduction to the complex world of the financial markets. Whether you are new to investing, or already have a share portfolio, this is an intelligent guidebook to the often confusing world of investing. Written especially for the ordinary investor, it will provide you with the key strategies you need to make money on the stock market.
Now in its fifth edition, this bestselling book includes:
- An overview of major financial instruments and how they can work for you
- The best ways to avoid market pitfalls
- Investment theories and strategies
- How to interpret financial advice and information
- An explanation of what goes on the stock markets, and who really makes the money
- What financial crises mean for the private investor
Synopsis
The Financial Times Guide to How the Stock Market Really Works is an introduction to the complex world of the financial markets. Whether you are new to investing, or already have a share portfolio, this is an intelligent guidebook will guide you safely through the often confusing world of investing. Written especially for the ordinary investor, it will provide you with the key strategies you need to make money on the stock market.
About the Author
Leo Gough was the editor of two investment newsletters during the 1990s, The Zurich Club and Taipan for Fleet Street Publications. Since 1997 he has spent much of his time in the Asia/Pacific region, working with banks, such as Citibank, and consultancy firms, such as AT Kearney. Currently Leo is working in management consultancy in the Middle East. He is the author of more than 20 books on personal finance and investment.
Table of Contents
CONTENTS
Introduction
Chapter 1 The guerrilla investor
Chapter 2. Shares
Chapter 3. Bonds
Chapter 4. Assessing companies - issues and opportunities
Chapter 5. Investment theories and strategies
Chapter 6. Foreign exchange
Chapter 7. Derivatives
Chapter 8. Fraud and sharp practice
Chapter 9. Overseas investment
Chapter 10. Investing in other asset classes
Chapter 11.Thinking about retirement
Chapter 12. UK taxation
Chapter 13.An overview of the financial crisis
Chapter 14. Making investing part of your life
Appendix 1 A little financial maths
Appendix 2 Compound interest table
Further reading
Useful websites
Glossary
Index
Glossary
Index