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How the Stock Market Works: A Beginner's Guide to Investment 4th Edition
Author(s): Michael Becket (Author)
- Publisher: Kogan Page
- Publication Date: 3 Jan. 2012
- Edition: 4th
- Language: English
- Print length: 184 pages
- ISBN-10: 9780749464028
- ISBN-13: 074946402X
Book Description
Now more than ever, people are being affected by the fluctuations in the global economy and by financial uncertainty – with major impacts on their savings, portfolios and pensions. Fully updated for this fourth edition, How the Stock Market Works tells investors what is being traded and how, who does what with whom, and how to evaluate a particular share or bond in light of rival claims from critics and admirers. From the practical consequences of being a shareholder to a basic coverage of the taxation regime, the book provides a wealth of information on individual product types as well as the key players themselves.
Editorial Reviews
Review
“This book cuts through the institutions’ mystique with basic information for the amateur… covers all the important issues and takes a sceptical swipe at the pretentious jargon employed by the so-called experts”, Industry
About the Author
Michael Becket is an experienced financial journalist. He was previously the City news editor and small business editor of The Daily Telegraph and has written for numerous publications including The Spectator, Accountancy Age and Money. He has lectured at the University of Manchester, Cranfield University and City, University of London. He is the author of multiple books.
