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Teach Yourself About Shares

A Self-help Guide to Successful Share Investing
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Teach Yourself About Shares by Roger Kinsky is a comprehensive guide for beginners interested in understanding the stock market and investing in shares. The book covers the fundamental concepts of share trading, strategies for making informed investment decisions, and advice on managing risks effectively. It aims to empower readers to build confidence and develop the skills needed to succeed in the world of share investing.
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This book may appeal to you if you're interested in gaining a solid understanding of the stock market and enhancing your financial literacy. It's ideal for beginners who wish to navigate share investments confidently and build wealth through informed decisions.

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Become a successful investor with the gold-standard bestseller

If you want to learn more about the sharemarket but youโ€™re unsure where to begin, or if you are already a share investor but want to improve your profitability on the market, this is the book for you. Teach Yourself About Shares is the most comprehensive share-investing book on the market and this new edition of Roger Kinskyโ€™s bestseller is a user-friendly, up-to-date guide that will have you trading and investing with confidence in no time.

In the 3rd edition of this comprehensive and trusted guideโ€”updated for the latest investment regulations and innovationsโ€”respected author, instructor, and trader Roger Kinsky defuses the painful jargon and demystifies the complexities that hold many people back from getting into the market. Along the way, he shows you how to build up your investing expertise with practical examples and self-test problems with supplied solutions that help you consolidate your learning and move onto your next step with confidence.

  • Set up and manage your investment portfolio according to your needs and goals
  • Understand the different types of shares and the reasons why share prices fluctuate
  • Learn how to profit from capital gains and dividends
  • Understand financial statistics and the basics of technical analysis (charting)
  • Know how to trade with confidence and the various types of orders you can place
  • Evaluate the market to trade the right shares at the right time
  • Avoid common pitfalls and traps, minimise your risks, and maximise your profitability

Whether youโ€™re just starting out in your investing experience or looking to improve your investing success, this is your friendly, proven route to market success.

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Teach Yourself About Shares by Roger Kinsky receives praise for its comprehensive approach to explaining the stock market to beginners. Readers appreciate the author's clear writing style and the practical, step-by-step guidance provided. Many find it an invaluable resource for understanding the complexities of share investment and for making informed financial decisions.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780730384946

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Australia Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 September 2020

Country: Australia

Imprint: John Wiley & Sons Australia Ltd

Edition: 3rd edition

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 2.0mm

Width: 15.0mm

Height: 23.0mm

Weight: 624g

Pages: 416

About the Author

ROGER KINSKY has over 30 years' experience self-managing his extensive and profitable share portfolio. He is the author of numerous books and is a sought-after tutor of share investing, online investing and business technology.

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