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The Standard & Poor's Guide for the New Investor (Paperback)

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Product Description

VALUABLE ADVICE FOR INVESTORS OF ALL TYPES FROM STANDARD & POOR'S, TODAY'S MOST TRUSTED RESOURCE FOR RELIABLE INVESTMENT INFORMATION

Standard & Poor's brings the impressive knowledge and resources of Standard & Poor's to some of today's most challenging financial issues. Covering subjects from saving for college to technical analysis to risk management, books in the series will give both independent and institutional investors the knowledge they need to dramatically improve their overall financial decisions.

Knowledge and insights new investors need to build wealth without risking what they already have

Even veteran investors often can be confused by today's markets. So, where does that leave beginners? The Standard & Poor's Guide for the New Investor provides novice investors with solid, insightful Standard & Poor's data and research to help them make sense of investing in post-bubble markets and is the perfect introductory resource for those looking to smooth the transition from low-return savings accounts to high-return, long-term investing.

Covering everything from basic stock investing rules and strategies to technical analysis and other advanced tools and techniques, this straightforward book provides investors with the knowledge they need to both manage their money today and invest it for the future. Discussing vehicles from stocks and bonds to mutual funds and even derivatives, it uses a simple, conversational style to explain:

  • Tips for living within one's means
  • Stock investing strategies from basic to more advanced
  • All about 401(k)s, IRAs, and other retirement plans


From the Back Cover

Proven Techniques for Building a Strong Investment Portfolio--Whether You are 25 or 55

If you're like most people, you could do better when it comes to investing your money. The Standard & Poor's Guide for the New Investor shows you how to lay a solid investment foundation designed to become a lucrative, lifetime financial plan, all while keeping enough money set aside to enjoy yourself along the way.

Combining solid research with insightful, real-world analysis, this no-nonsense book discusses:

  • How stocks, bonds, and mutual funds work--plus how to make them work for you
  • Techniques for getting the most long-term benefit from 401(k)s, IRAs, and other retirement accounts
  • All-weather strategies for building wealth in bull markets--and protecting that wealth in bear markets

It's never too late to begin managing your money more effectively. Wherever you are in your life and career, let The Standard & Poor's Guide for the New Investor show you how to get your arms around your finances today--to start building a financially strong tomorrow.

Standard & Poor's Press brings the impressive knowledge and resources of Standard & Poor's to some of today's most challenging financial issues. Other results-focused books in the series include:

  • The Standard & Poor's Guide to Saving and Investing for College
  • How Charts Can Help You in the Stock Market
  • The Standard & Poor's Guide to Long-Term Investing


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Product Details
  • Paperback: 192 pages
  • Publisher: McGraw-Hill; 1 edition (October 17, 2003)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0071410309
  • ISBN-13: 978-0071410304
  • Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6.1 x 0.6 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 12 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  (2 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #362,644 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)
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