Master the basics of stock investing? Easy.If you want to learn how to profitably invest in stocks, this is the book for you. This updated new edition ofStock Investing For Canadians For Dummiesoffers straight answers and simple advice for any Canadian who wants to take control of his or her portfolio. With practical guidance on making wise investments in any market"even today's uncertain one"this plain-English guide covers unique investment segments, how to invest in different market situations, and real and recent examples on what to invest in and when. With fully updated references and resources, this is the perfect stock investing guide for beginners.
Updated to include the latest information on the current stock market, as well as fresh case studiesWritten by expert authors"one an accountant and the other a certified financial planner and investing consultantIdeal for novice investors and those planning for retirement
Introduction 1
Part I: Getting Started with the Essentials of Stock Investing 7
Chapter 1: Surveying the World of Stock Investing 9
Chapter 2: Taking Stock of Your Current Financial Situation and Goals 17
Chapter 3: Defi ning Common Approaches to Stock Investing 35
Chapter 4: Recognizing Risk and Volatility 45
Chapter 5: Stock Investing through Canadian Exchange-Traded Funds 63
Part II: Before You Invest 75
Chapter 6: Gathering Information 77
Chapter 7: Going for Brokers 97
Chapter 8: Investing for Long-Term Growth 109
Chapter 9: Investing for Income 123
Chapter 10: Understanding Technical Analysis for Stock Investors 137
Part III: Picking Winners 155
Chapter 11: Using Accounting Basics to Choose Winning Stocks 157
Chapter 12: Decoding Company Documents 175
Chapter 13: Emerging Sector and Industry Opportunities 189
Chapter 14: Investing with Megatrends 201
Chapter 15: The Big Economic and Political Picture 215
Part IV: Investment Strategies and Tactics 227
Chapter 16: Choosing among Investing, Trading, and Speculating 229
Chapter 17: Understanding Brokerage Orders and Trading Techniques 241
Chapter 18: Using Trade Triggers and Advanced Conditional Orders 257
Chapter 19: Getting a Handle on DPPs, DRPs, and DCA PDQ 265
Chapter 20: Corporate and Government Skullduggery: Looking at Insider Activity 275
Chapter 21: "Cause I"m the Tax Man 287
Part V: The Part of Tens 301
Chapter 22: Ten Considerations When Your Stock Portfolio Is Down 303
Chapter 23: Ten Considerations When Your Stock Portfolio Is Up309
Chapter 24: Ten Challenges and Opportunities for Stock Investors 315
Chapter 25: Ten Great Strategies That Go Well with Stocks 321
Part VI: The Appendixes 327
Appendix A: Resources for Stock Investors 329
Appendix B: Financial Ratios 343
Index 353
