The Financial Times Guide to Investing

The definitive introduction to the art of successful stock market investing This bestselling investing bible debunks the myth that only the wealthy can afford to buy shares and shows you how you can be just as successful trading on your own as you would be employing a fund manager. Youll discover that investing can be both profitable and fun and have the key tools and understanding you need to help you build a successful personal portfolio. Bestselling author Glen Arnold covers the basics of what investors do and why companies need them, through to the practicalities of buying and selling shares and how to make the most from your money. Understand different types of investment vehicles Discover tools needed to build a successful portfolio Find out how to analyse companies with a view to investment, understanding their accounts, and measuring their performance and risk The fifth edition of this investing classic has been thoroughly updated to bring the book up-to-date with the latest rules and regulations, with fresh examples, Financial Times articles and links to further guidance throughout.