Description
Book SynopsisMichael Becket is a much-respected financial journalist and was for many years City news editor of
The Daily Telegraph. He is the author of a number of successful books.
Trade Review"A must-read for the ordinary person investing on the financial markets for the first time. It meets a real need to demystify, explains direct investing rather than through funds and encourages you to save and invest for the long term." * John Barrass, former Deputy CEO, PIMFA (Personal Investment Management & Financial Advice Association) *
Table of Contents
- Section - 01: What and why are shares?;
- Section - 02: How to pick a share;
- Section - 03: Pooled investments;
- Section - 04: What are bonds and gilts?;
- Section - 05: The complicated world of derivatives;
- Section - 06: Tricks of the professionals;
- Section - 07: Where to find advice and information;
- Section - 08: What does it take to deal in shares?;
- Section - 09: How to trade in shares;
- Section - 10: When to deal in shares;
- Section - 11: Consequences of being a shareholder;
- Section - 12: Tax;
- Section - 13: Index
