Stock Investing For Canadians For Dummies, 4th edition

Master the basics of stock investing? Easy. If you want to learn how to profitably invest in stocks, this is the book for you. This updated new edition of Stock Investing For Canadians For Dummies offers straight answers and simple advice for any Canadian who wants to take control of his or her portfolio. With practical guidance on making wise investments in any market—even today?s uncertain one—this plain–English guide covers unique investment segments, how to invest in different market situations, and real and recent examples on what to invest in and when. With fully updated references and resources, this is the perfect stock investing guide for beginners. Updated to include the latest information on the current stock market, as well as fresh case studies Written by expert authors—one an accountant and the other a certified financial planner and investing consultant Ideal for novice investors and those planning for retirement INDICE: Introduction  1 Part I: Getting Started with the Essentials of Stock Investing  7 Chapter 1: Surveying the World of Stock Investing 9 Chapter 2: Taking Stock of Your Current Financial Situation and Goals 17 Chapter 3: Defi ning Common Approaches to Stock Investing 35 Chapter 4: Recognizing Risk and Volatility 45 Chapter 5: Stock Investing through Canadian Exchange–Traded Funds 63 Part II: Before You Invest  75 Chapter 6: Gathering Information 77 Chapter 7: Going for Brokers 97 Chapter 8: Investing for Long–Term Growth 109 Chapter 9: Investing for Income 123 Chapter 10: Understanding Technical Analysis for Stock Investors 137 Part III: Picking Winners  155 Chapter 11: Using Accounting Basics to Choose Winning Stocks 157 Chapter 12: Decoding Company Documents 175 Chapter 13: Emerging Sector and Industry Opportunities 189 Chapter 14: Investing with Megatrends 201 Chapter 15: The Big Economic and Political Picture 215 Part IV: Investment Strategies and Tactics 227 Chapter 16: Choosing among Investing, Trading, and Speculating 229 Chapter 17: Understanding Brokerage Orders and Trading Techniques 241 Chapter 18: Using Trade Triggers and Advanced Conditional Orders 257 Chapter 19: Getting a Handle on DPPs, DRPs, and DCA    PDQ 265 Chapter 20: Corporate and Government Skullduggery: Looking at Insider Activity 275 Chapter 21: ’Cause I’m the Tax Man 287 Part V: The Part of Tens  301 Chapter 22: Ten Considerations When Your Stock Portfolio Is Down 303 Chapter 23: Ten Considerations When Your Stock Portfolio Is Up309 Chapter 24: Ten Challenges and Opportunities for Stock Investors 315 Chapter 25: Ten Great Strategies That Go Well with Stocks 321 Part VI: The Appendixes  327 Appendix A: Resources for Stock Investors 329 Appendix B: Financial Ratios 343 Index  353

• ISBN: 978-1-118-47809-7
• Editorial: John Wiley & Sons
• Encuadernacion: Rústica
• Páginas: 384
• Fecha Publicación: 08/01/2014
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés