Investing in Stocks for Dummies (Paperback)

Introduction 1

Part 1: Getting Started with Stock Investing 5

Chapter 1: Introducing the World of Stock Investing 7

Chapter 2: Assessing Your Current Financial Situation and Goals 15

Chapter 3: Defining Different Approaches to Stock Investing 33

Chapter 4: Understanding Risk and Volatility 45

Part 2: Doing Some Digging Before You Buy Stocks 65

Chapter 5: Gathering Information on Investments 67

Chapter 6: Choosing Winning Stocks with Basic Accounting 91

Chapter 7: Deciphering Company Documents to Pick Stocks 111

Chapter 8: Working with Brokers 125

Part 3: Understanding Essential Stock Strategies and Tactics 139

Chapter 9: Investing in Stocks for Long-Term Growth 141

Chapter 10: Investing in Stocks for Income and Cash Flow 153

Chapter 11: Exploring Exchange-Traded Funds 171

Chapter 12: Surveying Emerging Sector and Industry Opportunities 181

Chapter 13: Looking at Brokerage Orders and Trading Techniques 195

Chapter 14: Handling Taxes on Stock Investments 213

Part 4: The Part of Tens 227

Chapter 15: Ten Hallmarks of a Great Stock 229

Chapter 16: Ten Investment Strategies That Work Well with Stocks 239

Index 247