Investing For Dummies, UK Edition

Upgrade your financial future and stay ahead of the economic curve This latest UK edition of Investing For Dummies is packed with up-to-date financial insights, covering the newest trends and developments that are reshaping the investment landscape. This comprehensive and beginner-friendly guidebook will help you build a robust investment portfolio in all economies and monitor its ongoing performance, for financial security you can rely upon. Even if you're on a limited budget, you can make smart, informed investment decisions. In this latest edition, investors will find up-to-date tax laws, and the latest trends and developments Assess risks and returns as you weigh different investment options Learn techniques and tools to make sound choices and achieve your financial goals Understand how UK investing differs from investing in other parts of the world Equip yourself with tax and regulatory knowledge to boost your profits Even if you're completely new to investing, this Dummies guide will teach you to build a portfolio that works for you.

Introduction 1 Part 1: Getting Started with Investing 5 Chapter 1: Exploring Your Investment Choices 7 Chapter 2: Weighing Risks and Returns 23 Chapter 3: Getting Your Financial House in Order 43 Part 2: Stocks and Bonds 67 Chapter 4: The Workings of Stock and Bond Markets 69 Chapter 5: Building Wealth with Stocks 91 Chapter 6: Investigating and Purchasing Individual Stocks 125 Chapter 7: Exploring Bonds and Other Loan Investments 141 Chapter 8: Mastering Unit Trusts and Exchange-Traded Funds 159 Chapter 9: Choosing an Investment Platform 185 Part 3: Growing Wealth with Property 197 Chapter 10: Investing in a Home 199 Chapter 11: Investing in Property 211 Chapter 12: Property Financing and Deal Making 241 Part 4: The Part of Tens 257 Chapter 13: Ten Investing Obstacles to Conquer 259 Chapter 14: Ten Things to Weigh When Considering an Investment Sale 267 Chapter 15: Ten Tips for Investing in a Down Stock Market 273 Index 279