Investing for Dummies – UK, 4th UK Edition 4th Edition
Author(s): Tony Levene (Author)
Publisher: For Dummies
Publication Date: 10 April 2015
Edition: 4th
Language: English
Print length: 360 pages
ISBN-10: 1119025761
ISBN-13: 9781119025764
Book Description
The easy way to demystify the intimidating world of investing in the UK market
Think investing is only for the super-rich? Think again! Packed with tons of expert advice, Investing For Dummies UK 4th edition shows you step-by-step how to make sound, sensible investment choices―whatever your budget. All the major investment categories are covered for the smart beginner, while more advanced and alternative investments are presented for the more adventurous and experienced. Wherever you fall on the investing spectrum, there’s something for you!
This new UKeditionof Investing For Dummies has been updated with the latest financial information, including all the new trends and developments that have affected the world of investment, with an emphasis on the new pensions legislations and changes to Individual Savings Accounts. Whether you’re interested in assessing your financial means, gauging risks and returns or increasing your personal wealth, with the help of this friendly guide, you no longer need to work in finance to make sense of the facts and figures behind your investments!
Offers tips on how to minimize the risk of investment gambles
Covers the FCA’s more stringent risk analysis for investors using advisers
Contains new sections on pensions, ISAs, the DIY/self-directed investor, and ultra-low interest rates
Includes new online templates to help simplify the investing process
If you want to go it alone in the investment arena, but need the support of a straightforward, reassuring guide to help you make the best decisions―and get the highest returns from your investments―this is the book for you.
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From the Inside Flap
Learn to:
Make sound investment choices, whatever your budget
Minimize the risk of investment gambles
Differentiate between the major investment categories
Understand the new changes to pensions and ISAs, and keep track of the ultra-low interest rates
Demystify the intimidating world of investing
Think investing is only for the super-rich? Think again! Written in plain English and packed with expert advice, this friendly guide shows you step-by-step how to make sound, sensible investment choices. Whether you’re interested in gauging risks and returns or increasing your personal wealth, this book does the groundwork for you.
Step onto the money trail assess your personal wealth, find out how you’ve probably been investing already and get to know five basic investment choices
What makes an investor tick? understand investor psychology, look at the emotions that drive investors and debunk the ‘stock market as a casino’ mentality
Bonds! Shares and bonds discover how stock markets work, explore common investor styles, get down to the bottom line on bonds and go for gold and other commodities
Put the “I” in investments get the lowdown on collective investments and pension funds, select the best trust for you, invest in your retirement and hedge your fund bets
Property investment 101 buy to let like a pro with tips on borrowing, mortgages, finding the right location and attracting the right tenants
Open the book and find:
Easy-to-follow investment basics
How to save without sacrificing
Options for paying into a pension plan
Investment principles you should never forget
How stock markets work
The scoop on unit and investment trusts
When you should find a financial advisor or broker
Random-choice, modern and hybrid portfolio theories
Where to turn for further trusted guidance
From the Back Cover
Learn to:
Make sound investment choices, whatever your budget
Minimize the risk of investment gambles
Differentiate between the major investment categories
Understand the new changes to pensions and ISAs, and keep track of the ultra-low interest rates
Demystify the intimidating world of investing
Think investing is only for the super-rich? Think again! Written in plain English and packed with expert advice, this friendly guide shows you step-by-step how to make sound, sensible investment choices. Whether you’re interested in gauging risks and returns or increasing your personal wealth, this book does the groundwork for you.
Step onto the money trail assess your personal wealth, find out how you’ve probably been investing already and get to know five basic investment choices
What makes an investor tick? understand investor psychology, look at the emotions that drive investors and debunk the ‘stock market as a casino’ mentality
Bonds! Shares and bonds discover how stock markets work, explore common investor styles, get down to the bottom line on bonds and go for gold and other commodities
Put the “I” in investments get the lowdown on collective investments and pension funds, select the best trust for you, invest in your retirement and hedge your fund bets
Property investment 101 buy to let like a pro with tips on borrowing, mortgages, finding the right location and attracting the right tenants
Open the book and find:
Easy-to-follow investment basics
How to save without sacrificing
Options for paying into a pension plan
Investment principles you should never forget
How stock markets work
The scoop on unit and investment trusts
When you should find a financial advisor or broker
Random-choice, modern and hybrid portfolio theories
Where to turn for further trusted guidance
About the Author
Tony Levene writes on issues ranging from investments to tax to consumer rights and financial fraud. He has been a financial journalist for national newspapers for nearly 40 years, including 12 years at The Guardian. He has also contributed to magazines and investment websites, and commented on financial matters for BBC TV, BBC Radio and other radio stations.
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