Investing for Dummies - UK - 4th Edition by Tony Levene (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

The easy way to demystify the intimidating world of investing in the UK market

Think investing is only for the super-rich? Think again! Packed with tons of expert advice, Investing For Dummies UK 4^th edition shows you step-by-step how to make sound, sensible investment choices--whatever your budget. All the major investment categories are covered for the smart beginner, while more advanced and alternative investments are presented for the more adventurous and experienced. Wherever you fall on the investing spectrum, there's something for you!

This new UKeditionof Investing For Dummies has been updated with the latest financial information, including all the new trends and developments that have affected the world of investment, with an emphasis on the new pensions legislations and changes to Individual Savings Accounts. Whether you're interested in assessing your financial means, gauging risks and returns or increasing your personal wealth, with the help of this friendly guide, you no longer need to work in finance to make sense of the facts and figures behind your investments!

• Offers tips on how to minimize the risk of investment gambles
• Covers the FCA's more stringent risk analysis for investors using advisers
• Contains new sections on pensions, ISAs, the DIY/self-directed investor, and ultra-low interest rates
• Includes new online templates to help simplify the investing process

From the Back Cover

Learn to:

• Make sound investment choices, whatever your budget
• Minimize the risk of investment gambles
• Differentiate between the major investment categories
• Understand the new changes to pensions and ISAs, and keep track of the ultra-low interest rates

Demystify the intimidating world of investing

Think investing is only for the super-rich? Think again! Written in plain English and packed with expert advice, this friendly guide shows you step-by-step how to make sound, sensible investment choices. Whether you're interested in gauging risks and returns or increasing your personal wealth, this book does the groundwork for you.

• Step onto the money trail -- assess your personal wealth, find out how you've probably been investing already and get to know five basic investment choices
• What makes an investor tick? -- understand investor psychology, look at the emotions that drive investors and debunk the 'stock market as a casino' mentality
• Bonds! Shares and bonds -- discover how stock markets work, explore common investor styles, get down to the bottom line on bonds and go for gold and other commodities
• Put the "I" in investments -- get the lowdown on collective investments and pension funds, select the best trust for you, invest in your retirement and hedge your fund bets
• Property investment 101 -- buy to let like a pro with tips on borrowing, mortgages, finding the right location and attracting the right tenants

Open the book and find:

• Easy-to-follow investment basics
• How to save without sacrificing
• Options for paying into a pension plan
• Investment principles you should never forget
• How stock markets work
• The scoop on unit and investment trusts
• When you should find a financial advisor or broker
• Random-choice, modern and hybrid portfolio theories
• Where to turn for further trusted guidance

About the Author

Tony Levene writes on issues ranging from investments to tax to consumer rights and financial fraud. He has been a financial journalist for national newspapers for nearly 40 years, including 12 years at The Guardian. He has also contributed to magazines and investment websites, and commented on financial matters for BBC TV, BBC Radio and other radio stations.