Isabelle Kassam & Paul Mladjenovic 
Investing in Shares For Dummies, UK Edition 

Investing in Shares For Dummies covers the basics ofinvesting for individuals and households that want to watch theirsavings grow. Simple and straight-forward, this friendly guidecovers all the categories of shares, shows readers how to analysethe key markets, and offers invaluable resources for developing aportfolio. The experienced author team offers wise advice andproven tactics for beginners who want to get in on the game withoutrisking their shirts. Whether the market is up or down, readerswill benefit from sound, practical investing strategies andinsights that have helped generations of investors profit from themarkets.

Investing in Shares For Dummies includes:
* Getting to know the stock market and assessing therisks
* Preparing to buy
* Finding a stockbroker
* Picking winning investments
* Investment strategies and tactics

Table of Content

Introduction.

Part I: The Essentials of Investing in Shares.

Chapter 1: Exploring the Basics.

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

Chapter 3: Defining Common Approaches to Investing in Shares.

Chapter 4: Assessing the Risks.

Chapter 5: Getting to Know the Stock Markets.

Part II: Before You Start Buying.

Chapter 6: Gathering Information.

Chapter 7: Finding a Stockbroker.

Chapter 8: Investing for Growth.

Chapter 9: Investing for Income.

Chapter 10: Using Basic Accounting to Choose Winning Shares.

Part III: Picking Winners.

Chapter 11: Decoding Company Documents.

Chapter 12: Analysing Industries.

Chapter 13: Emerging Sector Opportunities.

Chapter 14: Pounds, Prices, and Politics.

Part IV: Investment Strategies and Tactics.

Chapter 15: Taking the Bull (Or Bear) by the Horns.

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

Chapter 17: Using Your Broker and Trading Techniques.

Chapter 18: Getting a Handle on DPPs, DRIPs, and PCA . . .ASAP.

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

Chapter 20: Tax Benefits and Liabilities.

Part V: The Part of Tens.

Chapter 21: Ten Warning Signs of a Share’s Decline.

Chapter 22: Ten Signals of a Share Price Increase.

Chapter 23: Ten Ways to Protect Yourself from Fraud.

Chapter 24: Ten Challenges and Opportunities for Stock Market Investors.

Part VI: Appendixes.

Appendix A: Resources for Investors in Shares.

Appendix B: Financial Ratios and Accounting Terms.

Index.

About the author

Isabelle Kassam is a journalist and media trainer. She wasthe City Editor and Personal Finance Editor on The Sun andcontributes to national newspapers.

Paul Mladjenovic is a certified financial planner, writer, and public speaker.