David Stevenson & Paul Mladjenovic 
Investing in Shares For Dummies, 3rd UK Edition 

Get your slice of the economic pie and then some, in the UK and beyond

Investing in shares can help build anyone’s financial standing–move over, economic elite! People from all walks of life can easily grow their wealth and secure money for the future. Investing in Shares For Dummies takes a friendly, non-jargony approach for new and not-quite-advanced-yet shareholders. This book walks you through the investment orchard so you can cherry-pick shares that will turn you a tidy profit (mmm, tasty.) You’ll also learn to stay calm and ride the unavoidable waves of the markets. Over the long term, you stand to earn greater returns (translation: more money) than if you invested in real estate or bonds alone. And who isn’t keen on the idea of more money?

This latest edition is up-to-date with the top investing apps, investing with ETFs, thematic investing, trading shares in the US and other nations, and everything else you might be curious about as you start building a rock-solid portfolio. With Investing in Shares For Dummies, you will:

* Get to know the stock markets to decide if shares investing is right for you

* Plan your investing strategy and take risks that make sense for your financial situation

* Research shares before you buy: analyse industries, read stock charts and find company data

* Make investment decisions that maximise profits, lower costs and minimise your tax bill

Investing in Shares For Dummies gives you the sound advice and proven tactics you need to play the markets and watch your profits grow.

Table of Content

Introduction 1

Part 1: The Essentials of Investing in Shares 5

Chapter 1: Exploring the Basics 7

Chapter 2: Sizing Up Your Current Finances and Setting Goals 15

Chapter 3: Defining Common Approaches to Investing in Shares 31

Chapter 4: Assessing the Risks 41

Chapter 5: Getting to Know the Stock Markets 55

Part 2: Before You Start Buying 65

Chapter 6: Gathering Information 67

Chapter 7: Finding a Broker 85

Chapter 8: Investing for Growth 103

Chapter 9: Investing for Income 115

Chapter 10: Using Basic Accounting to Choose Winning Shares 129

Part 3: Picking Winners 145

Chapter 11: Decoding Company Documents 147

Chapter 12: Analysing Industries 159

Chapter 13: Being Prepared for a Changing World 169

Chapter 14: Getting Active and Alternative with Investment Funds 181

Part 4: Investment Strategies and Tactics 199

Chapter 15: Taking the Bull (or Bear) by the Horns 201

Chapter 16: Choosing a Strategy That’s Just Right for You 213

Chapter 17: Using Your Broker and Trading Techniques 221

Chapter 18: Getting a Handle on DRIPs and PCA ASAP 237

Chapter 19: Looking at What the Insiders Do: Corporate Capers 245

Chapter 20: Considering Tax Benefits and Liabilities 257

Chapter 21: Creating a Smarter Portfolio with Lower-Cost Funds and ETFs 269

Chapter 22: Recognising the Relentless Rise of Technology 291

Part 5: The Part of Tens 305

Chapter 23: Ten Warning Signs of a Share’s Decline 307

Chapter 24: Ten Signals of a Share Price Increase 315

Chapter 25: Ten Ways to Protect Yourself from Fraud 323

Chapter 26: Ten Challenges and Opportunities for Stock Market Investors 331

Part 6: Appendixes 339

Appendix A: Resources for Investors in Shares 341

Appendix B: Financial Ratios and Accounting Terms 351

Index 361

About the author

David Stevenson is a UK-based investment columnist for the Financial Times, Citywire, and Money Week. He’s also the executive editor of www.etfstream.com and Altfi, a global fintech news and analysis website.

Paul Mladjenovic is the bestselling author of Stock Investing For Dummies. He’s a certified financial planner, writer, and public speaker.