Investing For Dummies
10. Edition October 2024
464 Pages, Softcover
Wiley & Sons Ltd
All the investing basics you need to know, from the bestselling For Dummies line
This updated edition of Investing For Dummies offers sound advice to everyone who wants to build wealth through investing. Learn about stock investing, bond investing, mutual fund and ETF investing, real estate investing, and picking most trustworthy resources for your needs. Turn to this jargon-free resource before you make your first investment, so you can make smart decisions with your money. Get a feel for managing the ups and downs of the market, learn how to assess your investment decisions, and plan out a portfolio that will work for you. With over a million copies sold in previous editions, this book offers golden advice on making your money grow.
* Consider the risks and rewards of different types of investing
* Assess the current market and your financial situation, so you can make a solid investing plan
* Understand how stock markets work and how you can profit from them
* Beef up your investing strategy with bonds, brokerage support, real estate, and beyond
Investing For Dummies is the go-to book for people new to the world of finance and eager to build a solid foundation--and grow wealth for the future.
Part 1: Getting Started with Investing 5
Chapter 1: Exploring Your Investment Choices 7
Chapter 2: Weighing Risks and Returns 25
Chapter 3: Getting Your Financial House in Order 47
Part 2: Stocks, Bonds, and Wall Street 75
Chapter 4: The Workings of Stock and Bond Markets 77
Chapter 5: Building Wealth with Stocks 91
Chapter 6: Investigating and Purchasing Individual Stocks 121
Chapter 7: Exploring Bonds and Other Lending Investments 143
Chapter 8: Mastering Mutual Funds and Exchange-Traded Funds 167
Chapter 9: Choosing a Brokerage Firm 201
Part 3: Growing Wealth with Real Estate 211
Chapter 10: Investing in a Home 213
Chapter 11: Investing in Real Estate 229
Chapter 12: Real Estate Financing and Deal Making 259
Part 4: Savoring Small Business 283
Chapter 13: Assessing Your Appetite for Small Business 285
Chapter 14: Starting and Running a Small Business 305
Chapter 15: Purchasing a Small Business 329
Part 5: Investing Resources 347
Chapter 16: Selecting Investing Resources Wisely 349
Chapter 17: Navigating Financial Media and Publications 359
Chapter 18: Selecting the Best Investment Books 367
Chapter 19: Investigating Internet and Software Resources 377
Part 6: The Part of Tens 389
Chapter 20: Ten Investing Obstacles to Conquer 391
Chapter 21: Ten Things to Weigh When Considering an Investment Sale 399
Chapter 22: Ten Tips for Investing in a Down Stock Market 407
Index 415
