Investing All-in-One For Dummies

by Eric Tyson

Make the most of your investment portfolio with a mix of assets from stocks to real estate to cryptocurrency

There's nothing more satisfying than seeing the balance of a financial account grow month over month. But before that can happen, you need to know the best places to invest your money. Who can you trust for solid, reliable investing advice?

Investing All-in-One For Dummies offers sound guidance for investors at every level. Whether you're stumped by stocks, baffled by bonds, mystified about mutual funds, or curious about cryptocurrency, this book gives you a solid foundation in those investing concepts and many others. After reading the expert advice and considering your risk tolerance and timeline, you can confidently choose the best investments for your financial goals.

Containing advice from 10 different Dummies investing guides, Investing All-in-One For Dummies shows you how

Set short- and long-term investing goals, invest to minimize your tax hit, and develop an investing strategy using a mix of investment vehicles Decide when to buy, hold, or sell an investment Choose the right mix of stocks, bonds, and mutual funds to create a diversified portfolio Identify real estate investment opportunities and find the capital to make purchases Execute trades through an online broker instead of using a traditional investment firm Evaluate modern investing trends like cryptocurrency and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) investing
For anyone who wants to dip their toes into the markets or who tends to leave their investment decisions in the hands of someone else, Investing All-in-One For Dummies is the must-read resource when you're ready to make informed decisions and pick solid investments for your financial future.

Genres: Finance, Business, Nonfiction, Economics, Personal Finance, Money

623 pages, Kindle Edition

Published March 25, 2022

Reviews

[Clio · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is long-winded and repetitive due to being multiple books about similar topics but the info I learned and my notes from it are quite useful. I used this and a few other books to learn enough about investing basics to make my own personal investment plan.

[Melissa Michelle]

I chose this book because I want to understand investing in a better and deeper way. This is 9 books in 1 and it is jam packed with information, written in a language that is easy to understand. Any jargon is explained.

I learned a lot and decided to buy the book.

Highly recommend!

[Huey · Rating 4 out of 5]

Not a bad book. Pretty big book with lots of wisdom. Gives a little taste in different areas of investment to see what interests you for further reading. I found the strongest sections to be stock market related. Weakest (i.e., not as in-depth): real estate. Glad to have read it to jump start my learning. Looking forward for more.

[Hom Sack · Rating 5 out of 5]

As usual, books by Eric Tyson are written well. I was only interest in Book 7: Introducing Fundamental Analysis. I know enough about the subjects covered in the other books so didn't bother to read them. Indeed, it was a good introduction, enough to do something useful with the information.

[Sukriti · Rating 3 out of 5]

Investing All-in-One for Dummies by Eric Tyson is a comprehensive, accessible guide to the world of investing — perfect for beginners and those looking to deepen their financial knowledge. Drawing on advice from multiple For Dummies titles, the book walks readers through essential investing topics like setting financial goals, evaluating risk and return, and building a diversified portfolio across stocks, bonds, mutual funds, and ETFs. It also covers practical subjects such as minimizing taxes, choosing an online broker, and understanding modern trends like cryptocurrency and ESG investing. With clear explanations and practical examples, Tyson helps readers feel confident making informed investment decisions for their financial futures.
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[Other Writer · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent overall background

Excellent overall background on a number of different types of investments bringing clarity on the pros and cons of each.

[Michael Nash · Rating 3 out of 5]

Fine.

[Bassel Khaled · Rating 2 out of 5]

Okay so I won't be writing a review for this because I read it 2 years ago and highlighted all over it, but I've recently skimmed the whole thing.

Please don't get the wrong idea. Despite my rating, this was a good book. If you insist on blazing through this behemoth, it won't be a waste of time.

My issue with it is this: It has more than you need to know and was sort of like an encyclopaedia of everything in the investing world rather than a beginner guide. I've read numerous articles and books that were far less overwhelming and way more concise.

In the past 2 years of reading about investing and going from not knowing what a stock is to being pretty knowledgeable about what a sound investing strategy consists of I can tell you that its a lot simpler than it seems and you don't need to know a whole lot to get started (Keep reading!).

I'm not done doing my research yet and I still have tens of books about the topic on my to-read list that I need to go through, but when I'm done Im confident that I will be able to choose a handful of books that can transform take you from clueless to "intelligent investor" in no time.

[Juan Pablo Gómez · Rating 3 out of 5]

good - not amazing - read

started as a very interesting read with lots of very useful tips and nice explanations of things you didn’t know you didn’t know and should know... very consisting message of saving, paying off debt research and diversify when it comes to investing... the book really stays with you as a regular person with spare money and walks you all the way to make this additional money count... some “books” are not really value adding ie “bonds” and “fundamental analysis” - too much repetition of previous books, if you don’t read this 2 books and even if you skim through the last 30% of the book you would not miss that much - I still recommend you read the first 50% so you can challenge your friend or pension advisor when they tell about the ‘next hot investment’ opportunity, it will be very rewarding when you disarm it or praise it with knowledge of numbers like return over investment, taxes, inflation

[Sheeraz · Rating 4 out of 5]

There's a lot that's going on in this book, as evident by the 59 highlights I made. However, a lot of it appears to be geared towards active investors who would go through company documents and do some fundamental analysis before choosing where to invest. For those, like me, who would rather choose a diverse enough mutual fund and call it a day, the information is excessive and not very useful.

I liked the chapters that define and clarify some of the basic concepts like ETF or Municipal Bonds, and I feel a little better prepared to dive into my previously uninformed portfolio choices. There's also interesting insights into real estate investments that were new to me even when some of it is diluted by the detailed discussion of tax implications. All in all, this is a good reference text I would be keeping handy for some time to come.

[Kenya · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is an awesome reference for individuals looking to have a better grasp and or understanding of investing and financials in general. Many good touch points from understanding stock trends, reading stock tables to knowing the best stock/mutal funds to begin investments. Also, this books tells about other forms of investing such as real estate. What to know & how this markets works, pro and cons. In addition, you can also expect guidance on what is best or needed to improve your finances prior to investing. If you are unsure where to start this is a good reference to begin your journey and assist you along the way.

[Tyler Smith · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good info

I really needed tips on investing and planning for the future. This book helped with that though I will say some it really is not simple at all and will leave you rereading the page multiple times to understand. I do feel slightly more confident in discussing investing now without being lost.

[Bogdan Iusco · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good for learning some basic concepts. A lot of duplicated content.