Investing Online For Dummies (US Edition) - Softcover

Krantz, Matt

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0470769262 ISBN 13: 9780470769263

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, 2010

Synopsis

Straightforward advice on investing online wisely with the most updated information available If you′re eager to take control of your investments but don′t want to make it your full–time job, Investing Online For Dummies, 7th Edition will put you on your way. Completely updated to cover all the newest online tools and resources, this easy–to–understand guide gets you started with investing online and growing your online portfolio using the latest tools, information, and resources available. You′ll learn to pick winning stocks, find an online broker, construct a profitable portfolio, research investment data online, and what considerations to take into account when making key decisions. Addresses critical issues for beginner investors, such as setting reasonable expectations, figuring out how much to invest, assessing how much risk is appropriate, and picking an online broker Pinpoints a variety of Web sites, online calculators, databases, and online communities that will help you make beneficial decisions Delves into using online tools to calculate returns and risk, selecting mutual funds with online databases, analyzing stocks and financial statements, and buying bonds online You′ll quickly see the profits of the straightforward and fun online investing advice contained within Investing Online For Dummies, 7 th Edition !

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The tools and resources you need to successfully manage your own portfolio This hands–on, practical guide shows investors of all skill levels how to find an online broker, pick a winning strategy, and construct a successful portfolio. Discover Web sites, online calculators, databases, and online communities that will help you make key decisions. You′ll also find out what the pros look for in picking investments and how the Internet can help you do the same. Online investing 101 — get an overview of everything you need to know about online investing, from deciding what kind of investor you want to be to familiarizing yourself with personal finance software Boot up — find out how to get your PC ready for every aspect of online investing, like compiling must–watch sites, tracking the market, getting price quotes, and more Weigh your options — discover which type of account is best for you — taxable brokerage accounts, retirement accounts, or an education savings account Start trading — learn how to enter and execute trades, buy and sell stocks, and use options to your advantage Make sense of it all — get the lowdown on how to read financial statements, how best to put a company under the microscope, and how to evaluate a stock′s prospects Open the book and find: Advice on tracking the market Where to connect with other investors online Online tools to calculate your performance The lowdown on mutual funds How to spot trends in financial statements How to avoid overpaying for stocks Which Wall Street analysts are worth listening to Where to find and buy bonds online Ten ways to protect your investments and identity Learn to: Understand the basics of investing and measure risks Analyze stocks and financial statements Choose an online broker and execute trades online Use online tools to calculate your performance

About the Author

Matt Krantz is a nationally known financial journalist who specializes in investing topics. He has been a writer for USA TODAY since 1999, where he covers financial markets and Wall Street, concentrating on developments affecting individual investors and their portfolios. He is also the author of Fundamental Analysis For Dummies .

About this edition

• Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
• Publication date: 2010
• ISBN 10: 0470769262
• ISBN 13: 9780470769263
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 432