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Book SynopsisThis book is written for people who want to make their own investment decisions, either now or in the future, in full or in part.
Table of ContentsDisclaimer Biography Preface 1. Why Buy Shares? Your financial future Are shares a good investment? Do you trust yourself or a professional? Is it feasible to invest yourself? 2. A Common Sense Approach to Investing The application of common sense Keeping it simple 3. The PE Ratio Calculating the PE Interpretation of the PE Market comparisons The Rule of 20 Conclusion 4. The Mighty PEG What is the PEG? Using the PEG PEG limitations Where to find PEG data 5. Investing for Dividends High dividend portfolios Defining the key terms The importance of re-investing dividends Dogs of the Dow - a portfolio with bite One final point - maiden dividends Conclusion 6. Diversification Asset allocation The need for balance Global diversification Sectors and stocks Your risk profile 7. Directors' Deals What are directors' deals? Not every deal is the same Following directors' dealings in practice Examples Conclusion 8. Charting the Way Three principles of technical analysis Does charting work? Case studies Trend changes History repeats itself Conclusion 9. Investing or Trading? The trading investor Volatility as a Good Thing Trading Trend trading Investors and traders play by different rules 10. Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) Range of ETFs How ETFs can be used by investors ETC hedging and credit risk Conclusion 11. Commodities The fifth asset class How to invest in commodities Conclusion 12. Smarter Ways to Deal The types of contingent order The benefits of Advanced Deal Mechanisms Trading with ADMs What level do you set for limit and stop orders? Disadvantages of stop orders My own ADM experience 13. My Top Tips for Long-Term Investors Appendices PEs and PEGs of FTSE100 Companies Glossary Index
