The first time investor's workbook : a hands-on guide to implementing a successful investment plan

Abstract

This book gives novice investors the support they need to enter the markets. This application-based guide is loaded with worksheets, checklists, tests, and examples to allow new investors to practice on paper first—before they commit their dollars to the swings of the market. Solid, objective, and helpful, it provides a comprehensive, step-by-step approach to investing. From basic research to advanced strategies, this useful, interactive book combines today’s most important investing concepts in one easy-to-follow resource. To help investors make the jump from reading to actually placing that first trade, it covers: - How to determine a realistic investing budget - Where to buy stocks and mutual funds online- Top sources of reliable investing information.