Book Description
The stock market has always been a centerpiece of the American financial scene. With a balanced portfolio that includes stocks you can make a relatively quick profit or save for retirement—if you know what you’re doing.

Whether you’re a beginner that wants to take a crash course on stock investing or you’re already a stock investor who would like to review your current situation, Stock Investing For Dummies has valuable lessons to offer. 

Stock Investing For Dummies will give you a realistic approach to making money in stocks. It offers the essence of sound, practical stock investing strategies and insights that have been market tested and proven from nearly a hundred years of stock market history. This book will help you succeed not only in up markets, but also in down markets. Easy-to-follow and reassuring, this guide will make you a better-informed investor through an exploration of: What stocks are and why you should invest in them How to create a successful stock portfolio The best ways to invest: conservative, aggressive, long-term, short-term Information gathering techniques you can use to research stocks before you invest in them Investing for growth versus income How to analyze industries, companies, and stocks Minimizing the tax on your capital gains Knowing when not to invest How to choose the right broker

Bull markets and bear markets come and go, but the informed investor can keep making money no matter what. Packed with tips for building wealth and holding on to it, Stock Investing For Dummies will show you how to buy and sell with confidence in no time!


Book Info
Packed with tips for building wealth and holding on to it. Provides practical, proven strategies for choosing the right broker, making winning stock picks, and knowing when not to invest. Softcover.


From the Back Cover
Packed with tips for building wealth and holding on to it Put together a successful stock portfolio — even in a bear market! Do stocks have you stumped? This easy-to-follow, reassuring guide helps you become a well-informed investor, with practical, proven strategies for choosing the right broker, making winning stock picks, and knowing when not to invest. You’ll be buying and selling with confidence in no time! The Dummies Way Explanations in plain English "Get in, get out" information Icons and other navigational aids Tear-out cheat sheet Top ten lists A dash of humor and fun Get smart! @www.dummies.com Find listings of all our books Create your own personalized book with Hungry Minds a la Carte™ Sign up for daily eTips at www.dummiesdaily.com


About the Author
Paul Mladjenovic is a well-known certified financial planner and investing consultant with over 19 years’ experience writing and teaching about common stocks and related investments. He owns PM Financial Services.

FROM THE PUBLISHER

Packed with tips for building wealth and holding on to it

Put together a successful stock portfolio—even in a bear market!

Do stocks have you stumped? This easy-to-follow, reassuring guide helps you become a well-informed investor, with practical, proven strategies for choosing the right broker, making winning stock picks, and knowing when not to invest. You'll be buying and selling with confidence in no time!