Investing Online For Dummies
Learn to:Understand the basics of investing and measure risksAnalyze stocks and financial statementsChoose an online broker and execute trades onlineUse online tools to calculate your performanceThe online tools and resources you need to take control of your own investmentsYou don't need an MBA to start investing online. You just need common sense and the right know-how. This hands-on, practical guide shows investors of all skill levels how to pick a winning strategy, find an online broker, and construct a successful portfolio. It'll point you to the most informative websites, online calculators, databases, and online communities, and clue you in to the secrets pros use to succeed in the stock market.Do your homework— master the terminology, set up your computer for online trading, and assemble your list of essential online resourcesTake stock of the market — learn about brokerage accounts and retirement accounts, capital gains, dividends, and moreWeigh your options — figure out your investing style and the best type of account for youStart trading — pick an online broker, enter and execute trades, and track the marketHow am I doing? — analyze your risk and returns with online toolsDiversify, diversify — discover the magic of asset allocation and mutual funds, bonds, and exchange-traded fundsBe a financial Sherlock — learn how to put a company under the microscope, read a financial statement, and evaluate a stock's prospectsOpen the book and find:Advice on tracking the marketWhere to connect with other investors onlineOnline tools to calculate your performanceWays to uncover trends in financial statementsHow to avoid overpaying for stocksWhich Wall Street analysts are worth listening toWhere to find and buy bonds onlineTen ways to protect your investments and identity online