More than stock advice on stock investing
No matter what the economy does, there's money to be made from the stock market. Stock Investing For Dummies is the bestselling introduction to investing in stocks, exchange-traded funds (ETFs), and beyond. Learn the basics of buying and selling, understand risk, and choose your investment strategy. With this straightforward guide, you can make smart stock picks that are a good fit for your financial goals. Updated to cover the latest trends and technologies, this book brings you up-to-date with today's market.
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Paul Mladjenovic is a national speaker and educator with decades of experience in writing and teaching about common stocks and related investing topics. He owns Prosperity Network and www.RavingCapitalist.com and is the author of AI Investing For Dummies, Investing in Gold & Silver For Dummies, Currency Trading For Dummies, and High-Level Investing For Dummies.
Introduction 1
Part 1: The Essentials of Stock Investing 5
Chapter 1: Surveying the World of Stock Investing 7
Chapter 2: Taking Stock of Your Current Financial Situation and Goals 15
Chapter 3: Defining Common Approaches to Stock Investing 33
Chapter 4: Recognizing Risk and Volatility 43
Chapter 5: Stock Investing through Exchange-Traded Funds 61
Part 2: Before You Start Buying 71
Chapter 6: Gathering Information 73
Chapter 7: Going for Brokers 95
Chapter 8: Investing for Long-Term Growth 109
Chapter 9: Investing for Income and Cash Flow 121
Chapter 10: Understanding Technical Analysis for Stock Investors 139
Part 3: Picking Winners 155
Chapter 11: Using Basic Accounting to Choose Winning Stocks 157
Chapter 12: Decoding Company Documents 175
Chapter 13: Emerging Sector and Industry Opportunities 189
Chapter 14: Small Cap Stocks, IPOs, and Stock Warrants 201
Chapter 15: Factor Investing 211
Part 4: Investment Strategies and Tactics 223
Chapter 16: Discovering Screening Tools 225
Chapter 17: Understanding Brokerage Orders and Trading Techniques 239
Chapter 18: Investing During a Crisis 257
Chapter 19: AI Investing 265
Chapter 20: Keeping More of Your Money from the Taxman 281
Part 5: The Part of Tens 293
Chapter 21: Ten Indicators of a Great Stock 295
Chapter 22: Ten Ways AI Can Boost Your Investing Strategies 305
Chapter 23: Ten Investments and Strategies That Go Great with Stocks 311
Chapter 24: Ten Investing Pitfalls and Challenges for 2024-2034 319
Part 6: Appendixes 327
Appendix A: Resources for Stock Investors 329
Appendix B: Financial Ratios 345
Appendix C: AI Resources and Tools for Stock Investing 355
Index 363