Stock Investing For Dummies (ubs Exclusive)

Stock Investing For Dummies, second edition includes updated information on handling the new economic landscape, delves into unique investment segments, and includes updated resources and websites. Extensive new information is also included on geo-politics, offering insights on how to safely invest in stocks in light of challenges presented by government policies and influences, both domestic and foreign, as well as how new threats (such as terrorism) effect stock investing opportunities. In addition, there are new examples straight from the real world of stock investing as they have occurred in the past three years.

Table of contents :
Introduction
Part I: The Essentials of Stock Investing
· Exploring the Basics
· Taking Stock of Your Current Financial Situation and Goals
· Defining Common Approaches to Stock Investing
· Recognizing the Risks
· Say Cheese: Getting a Snapshot of the Market
Part II: Before You Start Buying
· Gathering Information
· Going for Brokers
· Investing for Growth
· Investing for Income
· Using Basic Accounting to Choose Winning Stocks
Part III: Picking Winners
· Decoding Company Documents
· Analyzing Industries
· Emerging Sector Opportunities
· Money, Mayhem, and Votes
Part IV: Investment Strategies and Tactics
· Taking the Bull (Or Bear) by the Horns
· Choosing a Strategy That’s Just Right for You
· Understanding Brokerage Orders and Trading Techniques
· Getting a Handle on DPPs, DRPs, and DCA . . . PDQ
· Looking at What the Insiders Do: Corporate Hijinks
· Tax Benefits and Obligations
Part V: The Part of Tens
· Ten Warning Signs of a Stock’s Decline
· Ten Signals of a Stock Price Increase
· Ten Ways to Protect Yourself from Fraud
· Ten Challenges and Opportunities for Stock Investors
Part VI: Appendixes
Appendix A: Resources for Stock Investors
Appendix B: Financial Ratios
Index

Market Description :
A key audience for Stock Investing For Dummies, second edition is the over 100 million Americans who currently own stock. However, the primary audience also includes those who may have been considering the possibility of investing in the stock market, but have not yet taken the plunge.

About Author :
Paul Mladjenovic is a well-known certified financial planner and investing consultant with over 19 years of experience writing and teaching about common stocks and related investments. He owns PM Financial Services.