EVERYTHING YOU WANTED TO KNOW ABOUT STOCK MARKET INVESTING

by TV 18 Broadcast Ltd

Despite the immense opportunity that the stock market offers, in terms of wealth creation, there are many investors who shy away from this instrument due to a perception that investing in stocks comes second only to rocket science in terms of degree of complexity. “Everything you wanted to know about Stock Market Investing” effectively dispels that notion. Using simple language, devoid of scary ‘financial jargon’, it covers all aspects of stock market investing and issues that are tangential too. From financial planning and the impact of inflation on investments, from equity investing strategies like top-down and bottom-up investing etc to risk mitigation measures like value averaging, using market volatility, this book makes your knowledge on investing in stocks holistic. “Everything you wanted to know about Stock Market Investing” also goes beyond just explaining how markets work. With practical tips and illustrations, axioms, action points and test questions it prepares you for your practical journey into the world of stocks. The book not only helps the investor comprehend the nuances of equity investing for wealth buildup, it also helps the investor understand macroeconomic aspects and their impact on businesses, how to respond in times of panic, how to avoid being the victim of stock market scams, and finally, how to compute equity investment returns before and after tax. It manages to transform the seemingly formidable task of stock investing into an enjoyable and rewarding exercise that leaves you wanting to know more and do more. It is most definitely the first step for the uninitiated and an actual trigger point for those who have been watching from the wings! Index
1 Investing – The What’s and Why’s .2 About Financial Planning .3 Managing Investment Risk .4 Investing in equity – a must. 5 Equity Investing: Know before you go .6 1-2-3 OF Equity Investing .7 Invest – in multiple ways .8 The process of Investing in IPOS/OFS .9 Secondary Market – The Nuances. 10 The Investing Proces .11 Studying Investment opportunities .12 Selecting Equity .13 Sound Investment Strategies .14 Investing in Equity – Is it Expensive? .15 Invest Online .16 Keeping Track of Announcements .17 Don’t ignore your Investments
18 Calculating your Profits! .19 Tax on your Equity Investments .20 Derivatives for Hedging .21 Get your Complaints Resolved

258 pages, Kindle Edition

First published April 14, 2014

Reviews

[Achuta]

Good book to read for beginners.

[Jui Shirvalkar Chandurkar]

Great book if you are a absolute beginner