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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.What are 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 Share Price
Share Dilution; The Perception Of Share Values; The Movement Of Markets; The Importance Of Timing; Company Bids And Takeovers;

5.Stock Market 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.Options Futures and Derivatives
Introduction To Options; Interpretation Of Charts; Futures; Other Derivatives;

9.Bonds and Gilts
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.Buying Shares 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;