The Complete Guide to Online Stock Market Investing: The Definitive 20-Day Guide - Softcover

Davidson, Alexander

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0749447478 ISBN 13: 9780749447472

Publisher: Kogan Page, 2006

Synopsis

<p>The systems described in this book are a proven way to make money from online investing on the stock market. In good times or bad, they are recommended for beginners and experienced investors alike. In 20 easy modules, readers will discover all they need to know about buying stocks at bargain prices, and then selling them at a profit.</p><p> This informative guide will bring out the successful online dealer in everyone. This book offers facts, truths and concepts that readers may never have known existed and can save thousands of pounds by cutting down trial and error while investing.</p>

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About the Author

<b>Alexander Davidson </b>is a leading financial journalist who has written widely for the national press. He is the author of several books, including the best-selling <i><b>How to Win in a Volatile Stock Market</b></i> and <b><i>H</i></b><i><b>ow to Understand the Financial Pages</b></i>, both published by Kogan Page. Alexander may be contacted via his website at www.flexinvest.co.uk.

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<p><b>Introduction </b></p><p> What this book is about</p><p> <b>Part 1: The Basics </b></p><p> <b>Day 1 The stock market online</b></p><p> Overview</p><p> The development of online trading</p><p> The way forward</p><p> Dynamic rules</p><p> <b>Day 2 Initial web forays </b></p><p> Overview</p><p> Four useful sites</p><p> Other useful sites</p><p> The way forward</p><p> Dynamic rules</p><Br><p> <b>Day 3 How to choose an online broker</b></p><p> Overview</p><p> Your choice of stockbroker</p><p> Online broking</p><p> The way forward</p><p> Dynamic rules</p><p> <b>Day 4 The mechanics of dealing online </b></p><p> Overview</p><p> First steps</p><p> Trading systems</p><p> The way forward</p><p> Dynamic rules</p><p> <b>Day 5 The streetwise online shareholder </b></p><p> Overview</p><p> Holding your shares</p><p> Tax considerations</p><p> Diversification</p><p> Investment clubs</p><p> Regulation and complaints</p><p> The way forward</p><p> Dynamic rules</p><p> <b>Part 2: Ratio Analysis and Stock Selection </b></p><p> <b>Day 6 How the financial statements work </b></p><p> Overview</p><p> Today's accounting environment</p><p> Annual report and accounts</p><p> The way forward</p><p> Dynamic rules</p><p> <b>Day 7 Ratio analysis and macro-economic indicators</b></p><p> Overview</p><p> Become your own analyst</p><p> Ratios</p><p> Discounted cash flow analysis</p><p> Macro-economic events</p><p> Fundamental data resources</p><p> The way forward</p><p> Dynamic rules</p><p> <b>Day 8 Charts galore </b></p><p> Overview</p><p> The theory of technical analysis</p><p> Different kinds of chart</p><p> The way forward</p><p> Dynamic rules</p><p> <b>Day 9 How technical analysis can make you money </b></p><p> Overview</p><p> How to use the charts</p><p> Chart patterns</p><p> Advanced theories</p><p> The way forward</p><p> Dynamic rules</p><p> <b>Day 10 Secrets of technical indicators </b></p><p> Overview</p><p> Technical indicators</p><p> Charting facilities, tips and training</p><p> The way forward</p><p> Dynamic rules</p><p> <b>Part 3: Specialist Investments </b></p><p> <b>Day 11 How to win in the penny share casino </b></p><p> Overview</p><p> A penny for your thoughts</p><p> Markets</p><p> Types of penny share</p><p> Stock selection</p><p> Buying and selling techniques</p><p> Tax advantages</p><p> The way forward</p><p> Dynamic rules</p><p> <b>Day 12 Pooled investment made easy </b></p><p> Overview</p><p> Investment funds -- the lazy person's way</p><p> Investment trusts -- the City's best kept secret</p><p> Exchange-traded funds</p><p> Your pension</p><p> The way forward</p><p> Dynamic rules</p><p> <b>Day 13 How to make a killing on new issues </b></p><p> Overview</p><p> How a new issue works</p><p> Research before committing your cash</p><p> How to apply successfully for new issues</p><p> Upon issue</p><p> The way forward</p><p> Dynamic rules</p><p> <b>Part 4: Trading and Derivatives </b></p><p> <b>Day 14 How to win as a share trader </b></p><p> Overview</p><p> Preparing to trade</p><p> Position yourself in the market</p><p> General trading principles</p><p> Money management</p><p> Screen-based news and data</p><p> The way forward</p><p> Dynamic rules</p><p> <b>Day 15 How to profit from options and covered warrants </b></p><p> Overview</p><p> How options work</p><p> Basic strategies</p><p> Advanced strategies</p><p> Risk warnings</p><p> Become your own options analyst</p><p> Covered warrants</p><p> The way forward</p><p> Dynamic rules</p><p> <b>Day 16 The daredevil trader: financial futures and spread betting </b></p><p> Overview</p><p> Financial futures</p><p> Spread betting</p><p> The way forward</p><p> Dynamic rules</p><p> <b>Day 17 The canny margin trader: contracts for difference and foreign exchange </b></p><p> Overview</p><p> Contracts for difference</p><p> Foreign exchange (forex)</p><p> The way forward</p><p> Dynamic rules</p><p> <b>Part 5: The Broader Picture </b></p><p> <b>Day 18 Media and publicity power </b></p><p> Overview</p><p> The hidden hand of public relations</p><p> The press</p><p> The company perspective</p><p> Tip sheets</p><p> Training and seminars</p><p> The way forward</p><p> Dynamic rules</p><p> <b>Day 19 Sharp operators at work </b></p><p> Overview</p><p> Unauthorized firms</p><p> Authorized firms</p><p> Access to client lists</p><p> Regulatory warnings and legislation</p><p> The way forward</p><p> Dynamic rules</p><p> <b>Day 20 Rich dividends from reading </b></p><p> Overview</p><p> The online advantage</p><p> Recommended books</p><p> The way forward</p><p> Dynamic rules</p><p> <b>A final word</b></p><p> Appendix</p><p> Useful websites</p><p> Complaints</p>

Edition details

• Publisher: Kogan Page
• Publication date: 2006
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0749447478
• ISBN 13: 9780749447472
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 224