Investing for Dummies - UK, 4th UK Edition

Learn to:

• Make sound investment choices, whatever your budget
• Minimize the risk of investment gambles
• Differentiate between the major investment categories
• Understand the new changes to pensions and ISAs, and keep track of the ultra-low interest rates

Demystify the intimidating world of investing

Think investing is only for the super-rich? Think again! Written in plain English and packed with expert advice, this friendly guide shows you step-by-step how to make sound, sensible investment choices. Whether you're interested in gauging risks and returns or increasing your personal wealth, this book does the groundwork for you.

• Step onto the money trail — assess your personal wealth, find out how you've probably been investing already and get to know five basic investment choices
• What makes an investor tick? — understand investor psychology, look at the emotions that drive investors and debunk the 'stock market as a casino' mentality
• Bonds! Shares and bonds — discover how stock markets work, explore common investor styles, get down to the bottom line on bonds and go for gold and other commodities
• Put the "I" in investments — get the lowdown on collective investments and pension funds, select the best trust for you, invest in your retirement and hedge your fund bets
• Property investment 101 — buy to let like a pro with tips on borrowing, mortgages, finding the right location and attracting the right tenants

Open the book and find:

• Easy-to-follow investment basics
• How to save without sacrificing
• Options for paying into a pension plan
• Investment principles you should never forget
• How stock markets work
• The scoop on unit and investment trusts
• When you should find a financial advisor or broker
• Random-choice, modern and hybrid portfolio theories
• Where to turn for further trusted guidance