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Investing in Stocks and Shares
John White

Explains what affects share prices, how to avoid unnecessary risks and how to trade on the stock market.

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John White - Dr John White is an experienced and successful personal investor and director of an investment company. He has also written a range of chart-analysis software for stock market investment.

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Investing in Stocks and Shares

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  1. Preface To The Seventh Edition
  2. Why Buy Shares? The Benefits; Why Do Shares Rise In Value?; Are Shares Right For You?; A History Of Shares; The Difficulty Of Selecting Shares;
  3. An Explanation Of Shares Basic Information; Why Come To Market?; More About Shares; Capital Versus Income; The Stockmarket Indices; Marketability Of Shares; Market Subdivisions; Share Sectors; Types Of Share;
  4. Factors Affecting The Price Of A Share Share Dilution; The Perception Of Share Values; The Movement Of Markets; The Importance Of Timing; Company Bids And Takeovers;
  5. Avoiding Undue Risk Avoiding Local Risk; Overseas Investments; Pooled Funds; The Institutions; The Zero Sum Game;
  6. Dealing In Shares Certificates Or Nominee Account?; The Broker; Taurus/Crest; A Summary Of Charges; The Mechanics Of Share Dealing; When To Buy And When To Sell; The Coppock Indicator;
  7. Stockmarket Strategies Some Stockmarket Investment Strategies; Modern Portfolio Theory/Risk Management; The Logical Investment Strategy; Summary Of The Logical Investment Strategy; Construction Of A Wishlist; Construction Of A Hitlist; Valuation Of Shares; Performance Assessment
  8. Investing In Traded Options & Futures Introduction To Options; Interpretation Of Charts; Futures; Other Derivatives;
  9. Bonds/Gilts/Interest-Bearing Deposits Introduction To Bonds And Gilts; Tax Implications Of Purchases Of Bonds And Gilts; Strategies For Buying Gilts; How To Buy And Sell Gilts; How To Buy And Sell Bonds;
  10. Six Typical Case Studies Example A: Mr Smith Chooses Safety First; Example B: The Joneses Take An Active Interest; Example C: Cautious Investment Of An Inheritance; Example D: The Widow Seeking Extra Income; Example E: Sid After Privatisation; Example F: Desperate Dan; Conclusion;