• Incorporate stocks into your investment portfolio
• Manage risk and ride out the market's ups and downs
• Time-tested strategies that actually work

Invest for growth in a changing market

Paul Mladjenovic capitalizes on years of experience to provide investors with proven strategies for selecting and managing a profitable portfolio that accounts for the latest market changes. New tax laws and other changes continually challenge the financial landscape, so it's vital to keep up in order to invest wisely. Stock Investing For Dummies is the book you can bank on for trusted, comprehensive guidance to ensure your investments grow in bull and bear markets alike.

Inside...

• Balance risk and reward
• Figure out stock tables
• Analyze your goals and finances
• Calculate your net worth
• Strategize investments
• Invest internationally
• Deal with tax laws

The bestselling guide to holding steady through the stock market's highs, lows, and stable stretches

When you decide to jump into the stock market, there’s a lot to know. Stock Investing For Dummies covers the factual and emotional aspects of putting your money into stocks. In clear, easy-to-understand language, this book explains the numbers behind the stocks, the different categories of stocks, and strategies for building a solid portfolio. On the flip side, it also addresses the emotional aspects of investing: setting goals, knowing when to sell, and balancing risk vs. return.

For nearly a century, the well-to-do have been building their wealth by investing in stocks. Here’s your opportunity to do the same. The sooner you start investing, the sooner you’ll see your money grow. Make that a reality by discovering:

• Approaches for investing for income or growth
• Steps for evaluating your financial health, setting financial goals, and funding your first purchases
• How to read stock tables and pull information out of stock charts
• What to look for on balance sheets, income statements, and annual reports to choose strong performers
• Advice for minimizing losses and maximizing gains
• Tax implications and how to reduce their impact on your earnings
• Suggestions on what to do and buy in a down market

Put all of this information together, and you have a straightforward resource that helps you build and manage a portfolio that will serve you well for years to come. Stock Investing For Dummies gives you the confidence you need to send your portfolio soaring!