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Investing for Dummies - Whs Travel

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Investing for Dummies - Whs Travel by Tony Levene offers a comprehensive guide to the basics of investing, ideal for both beginners and those looking to refresh their knowledge. The book covers essential investment topics, including understanding stocks, bonds, and funds, as well as offering tips to manage risks and grow wealth over time. Its practical advice and clear explanations aim to help readers make informed financial decisions.
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Build an investment portfolio and watch your returns multiply

Investing for Dummies - Whs Travel by Tony Levene is your go-to guide for making smart investment decisions. Investing can be one of the quickest ways to make money, but if you think it's only for the super-rich, think again. Whether you want to invest in shares, property, bonds, or other assets, this friendly guide helps you make sound and sensible investment choices—whatever your budget. So if you're looking to get a first foot on the ladder or want to add to a brimming portfolio, this edition provides you with the expert advice you need to make successful investments.

Get started with your investments:

  • Take your first steps on the money trail with some investment basics.
  • Build your portfolio with expert advice on various investment options.
  • Invest wisely by learning how to minimise the risk of investment gambles.
  • Look ahead and examine the markets to decide which investment will net you a fortune in the upcoming year.
  • Broaden your horizons by exploring exotic investments further afield.
Open the book and find:
  • Ways to balance risks with returns.
  • A step-by-step breakdown of how the stock market works.
  • A comprehensive guide to banking on bonds.
  • Guidance on coping with the fallout of the financial crisis.
  • Up-to-date information on property and alternative investments.
Learn to:
  • Understand how the stock market works.
  • Recognise opportunities and spread your risks effectively.
  • Build a successful investment portfolio.
  • Make the most of investments in bonds, shares, property, and hedge funds.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781119974345

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 25 March 2011

Country: United States

Imprint: John Wiley & Sons Inc

Edition: 2nd edition

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Weight: 250g

Pages: 272

About the Author

Tony Levene has been a journalist for some 35 years and writes on issues ranging from investment to consumer rights. He has worked for newspapers including The Guardian, The Sunday Times, Sunday Express, Daily Express, The Sun, Daily Star and Sunday Mirror. He has also published eight previous books on investment and financial issues.

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