The Standard & Poor's Guide for the New Investor

Book Description

VALUABLE ADVICE FOR INVESTORS OF ALL TYPES FROM STANDARD & POOR'S, TODAY'S MOST TRUSTED RESOURCE FOR RELIABLE INVESTMENT INFORMATION

Standard & Poor's brings the impressive knowledge and resources of Standard & Poor's to some of today's most challenging financial issues. Covering subjects from saving for college to technical analysis to risk management, books in the series will give both independent and institutional investors the knowledge they need to dramatically improve their overall financial decisions.

Knowledge and insights new investors need to build wealth without risking what they already have

Even veteran investors often can be confused by today's markets. So, where does that leave beginners? The Standard & Poor's Guide for the New Investor provides novice investors with solid, insightful Standard & Poor's data and research to help them make sense of investing in post-bubble markets and is the perfect introductory resource for those looking to smooth the transition from low-return savings accounts to high-return, long-term investing.

Covering everything from basic stock investing rules and strategies to technical analysis and other advanced tools and techniques, this straightforward book provides investors with the knowledge they need to both manage their money today and invest it for the future. Discussing vehicles from stocks and bonds to mutual funds and even derivatives, it uses a simple, conversational style to explain:

1.Tips for living within one's means
2.Stock investing strategies from basic to more advanced
3.All about 401(k)s, IRAs, and other retirement plans


From the Back Cover

Proven Techniques for Building a Strong Investment Portfolio--Whether You are 25 or 55

If you're like most people, you could do better when it comes to investing your money. The Standard & Poor's Guide for the New Investor shows you how to lay a solid investment foundation designed to become a lucrative, lifetime financial plan, all while keeping enough money set aside to enjoy yourself along the way.

Combining solid research with insightful, real-world analysis, this no-nonsense book discusses:

How stocks, bonds, and mutual funds work--plus how to make them work for you
Techniques for getting the most long-term benefit from 401(k)s, IRAs, and other retirement accounts
All-weather strategies for building wealth in bull markets--and protecting that wealth in bear markets
It's never too late to begin managing your money more effectively. Wherever you are in your life and career, let The Standard & Poor's Guide for the New Investor show you how to get your arms around your finances today--to start building a financially strong tomorrow.

Standard & Poor's Press brings the impressive knowledge and resources of Standard & Poor's to some of today's most challenging financial issues. Other results-focused books in the series include:

1.The Standard & Poor's Guide to Saving and Investing for College
2.How Charts Can Help You in the Stock Market
3.The Standard & Poor's Guide to Long-Term Investing

Book Description
This is a valuable advice for investors of all types from "Standard and Poor's", today's most trusted resource for reliable investment information. "Standard and Poor's" Press brings the impressive knowledge and resources of "Standard and Poor's" to some of today's most challenging financial issues. Covering subjects from saving for college to technical analysis to risk management, books in the series will give both independent and institutional investors the knowledge they need to dramatically improve their overall financial decisions. It includes knowledge and insights new investors need to build wealth without risking what they already have. Even veteran investors often can be confused by today's markets. So, where does that leave beginners? The "Standard and Poor's Guide for the New Investor" provides novice investors with solid, insightful "Standard and Poor's" data and research to help them make sense of investing in post-bubble markets and is the perfect introductory resource for those looking to smooth the transition from low-return savings accounts to high-return, long-term investing. Covering everything from basic stock investing rules and strategies to technical analysis and other advanced tools and techniques, this straightforward book provides investors with the knowledge they need to both manage their money today and invest it for the future. Discussing vehicles from stocks and bonds to mutual funds and even derivatives, it uses a simple, conversational style to explain: tips for living within one's means Stock investing strategies from basic to more advanced All about 401(k)s, IRAs, and other retirement plans.

Book Dimension

Height (mm) 226 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　Width (mm) 149

Book Description

VALUABLE ADVICE FOR INVESTORS OF ALL TYPES FROM STANDARD & POOR'S, TODAY'S MOST TRUSTED RESOURCE FOR RELIABLE INVESTMENT INFORMATION

Standard & Poor's brings the impressive knowledge and resources of Standard & Poor's to some of today's most challenging financial issues. Covering subjects from saving for college to technical analysis to risk management, books in the series will give both independent and institutional investors the knowledge they need to dramatically improve their overall financial decisions.

Knowledge and insights new investors need to build wealth without risking what they already have

Even veteran investors often can be confused by today's markets. So, where does that leave beginners? The Standard & Poor's Guide for the New Investor provides novice investors with solid, insightful Standard & Poor's data and research to help them make sense of investing in post-bubble markets and is the perfect introductory resource for those looking to smooth the transition from low-return savings accounts to high-return, long-term investing.

Covering everything from basic stock investing rules and strategies to technical analysis and other advanced tools and techniques, this straightforward book provides investors with the knowledge they need to both manage their money today and invest it for the future. Discussing vehicles from stocks and bonds to mutual funds and even derivatives, it uses a simple, conversational style to explain:

1.Tips for living within one's means
2.Stock investing strategies from basic to more advanced
3.All about 401(k)s, IRAs, and other retirement plans


From the Back Cover

Proven Techniques for Building a Strong Investment Portfolio--Whether You are 25 or 55

If you're like most people, you could do better when it comes to investing your money. The Standard & Poor's Guide for the New Investor shows you how to lay a solid investment foundation designed to become a lucrative, lifetime financial plan, all while keeping enough money set aside to enjoy yourself along the way.

Combining solid research with insightful, real-world analysis, this no-nonsense book discusses:

How stocks, bonds, and mutual funds work--plus how to make them work for you
Techniques for getting the most long-term benefit from 401(k)s, IRAs, and other retirement accounts
All-weather strategies for building wealth in bull markets--and protecting that wealth in bear markets
It's never too late to begin managing your money more effectively. Wherever you are in your life and career, let The Standard & Poor's Guide for the New Investor show you how to get your arms around your finances today--to start building a financially strong tomorrow.

Standard & Poor's Press brings the impressive knowledge and resources of Standard & Poor's to some of today's most challenging financial issues. Other results-focused books in the series include:

1.The Standard & Poor's Guide to Saving and Investing for College
2.How Charts Can Help You in the Stock Market
3.The Standard & Poor's Guide to Long-Term Investing

Book Description
This is a valuable advice for investors of all types from "Standard and Poor's", today's most trusted resource for reliable investment information. "Standard and Poor's" Press brings the impressive knowledge and resources of "Standard and Poor's" to some of today's most challenging financial issues. Covering subjects from saving for college to technical analysis to risk management, books in the series will give both independent and institutional investors the knowledge they need to dramatically improve their overall financial decisions. It includes knowledge and insights new investors need to build wealth without risking what they already have. Even veteran investors often can be confused by today's markets. So, where does that leave beginners? The "Standard and Poor's Guide for the New Investor" provides novice investors with solid, insightful "Standard and Poor's" data and research to help them make sense of investing in post-bubble markets and is the perfect introductory resource for those looking to smooth the transition from low-return savings accounts to high-return, long-term investing. Covering everything from basic stock investing rules and strategies to technical analysis and other advanced tools and techniques, this straightforward book provides investors with the knowledge they need to both manage their money today and invest it for the future. Discussing vehicles from stocks and bonds to mutual funds and even derivatives, it uses a simple, conversational style to explain: tips for living within one's means Stock investing strategies from basic to more advanced All about 401(k)s, IRAs, and other retirement plans.

Book Dimension

Height (mm) 226 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　Width (mm) 149

Introduction 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　1
Pt. 1 Personal Finance 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　3
Ch. 1 Getting Your Financial Life in Order 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　5
Ch. 2 First Investing Steps 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　23
Ch. 3 Getting Professional Investing Help 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　37
Pt. 2 Stocks 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　43
Ch. 4 What Are Stocks? 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　45
Ch. 5 Researching Stocks 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　69
Ch. 6 Stock Strategies 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　93
Ch. 7 Advanced Stock Concepts 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　105
Pt. 3 Bonds 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　117
Ch. 8 What Are Bonds? 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　119
Ch. 9 Researching Bonds 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　127
Pt. 4 Funds 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　135
Ch. 10 What Are Funds? 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　137
Ch. 11 Researching Funds 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　149
Pt. 5 Retirement Accounts and Other Investments 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　159
Ch. 12 Retirement Accounts 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　161
Ch. 13 Scams: Investments to Avoid 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　177
Ch. 14 Doing Well in a Bad Market 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　183
Conclusion 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　191
App Investing Resources 193
Glossary 197
Index 207