Getting Started in Shares For Dummies

Take your first steps towards investing in the sharemarket

Build the successful share portfolio you've always wanted, guided by this beginner's guide to the sharemarket. Getting Started in Shares For Dummies reveals the investing secrets you need to know — how the market works, how the stock exchange operates and what brokers actually do.

Understand the sharemarket — find out how the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) works
Develop your own successful investing strategy — know how to assess potential share investments
Analyse the sharemarket and track trends — make informed choices and grow your wealth
Choose the best broker for you — get some professional help with investing
Know the risks — learn how to diversify your portfolio
Realise the tax implications of share ownership — understand how holding shares affects your tax liability

Open the book and find:

Up-to-date analysis of the global financial crisis
The latest information about tax and superannuation policies
Tips for diversifying your share holdings
Guidance for choosing a stock broker
Methods for identifying when to buy and sell
Ways to pick winners for your portfolio

Learn to:

Pick the best shares and diversify your portfolio
Minimise your risk and maximise your returns
Work with a broker
Reduce your capital gains tax bill