All the investing basics you need to know, from the bestselling For Dummies line
This updated edition of Investing For Dummies offers sound advice to everyone who wants to build wealth through investing. Learn about stock investing, bond investing, mutual fund and ETF investing, real estate investing, and picking most trustworthy resources for your needs. Turn to this jargon-free resource before you make your first investment, so you can make smart decisions with your money. Get a feel for managing the ups and downs of the market, learn how to assess your investment decisions, and plan out a portfolio that will work for you. With over a million copies sold in previous editions, this book offers golden advice on making your money grow.
Consider the risks and rewards of different types of investing Assess the current market and your financial situation, so you can make a solid investing plan Understand how stock markets work and how you can profit from them Beef up your investing strategy with bonds, brokerage support, real estate, and beyond
Investing For Dummies is the go-to book for people new to the world of finance and eager to build a solid foundation—and grow wealth for the future.
By:
Eric Tyson
Imprint: For Dummies
Country of Publication: United States
Edition: 10th edition
ISBN: 9781394286737
ISBN 10: 1394286732
Pages: 464
Publication Date: 10 October 2024
Audience:
General/trade
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ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming
Introduction 1 Part 1: Getting Started with Investing 5 Chapter 1: Exploring Your Investment Choices 7 Chapter 2: Weighing Risks and Returns 25 Chapter 3: Getting Your Financial House in Order 47 Part 2: Stocks, Bonds, and Wall Street 75 Chapter 4: The Workings of Stock and Bond Markets 77 Chapter 5: Building Wealth with Stocks 91 Chapter 6: Investigating and Purchasing Individual Stocks 121 Chapter 7: Exploring Bonds and Other Lending Investments 143 Chapter 8: Mastering Mutual Funds and Exchange-Traded Funds 167 Chapter 9: Choosing a Brokerage Firm 201 Part 3: Growing Wealth with Real Estate 211 Chapter 10: Investing in a Home 213 Chapter 11: Investing in Real Estate 229 Chapter 12: Real Estate Financing and Deal Making 259 Part 4: Savoring Small Business 283 Chapter 13: Assessing Your Appetite for Small Business 285 Chapter 14: Starting and Running a Small Business 305 Chapter 15: Purchasing a Small Business 329 Part 5: Investing Resources 347 Chapter 16: Selecting Investing Resources Wisely 349 Chapter 17: Navigating Financial Media and Publications 359 Chapter 18: Selecting the Best Investment Books 367 Chapter 19: Investigating Internet and Software Resources 377 Part 6: The Part of Tens 389 Chapter 20: Ten Investing Obstacles to Conquer 391 Chapter 21: Ten Things to Weigh When Considering an Investment Sale 399 Chapter 22: Ten Tips for Investing in a Down Stock Market 407 Index 415
Eric Tyson, MBA, is a financial counselor, syndicated columnist and the bestselling, award-winning author of several books, including Personal Finance For Dummies, Taxes For Dummies, and Home Buying For Dummies.
