Shares in a Nutshell

by Desmond Connelly

This jargon-free, easy to understand, revised and updated edition of Shares in a Nutshell will guide you through the fundamentals of using shares to make your money grow. What actually are shares? Would they be a sound investment for a nest egg? Do they carry much risk? Is it easy to get started? How can you select the right shares? Should you rely on a financial adviser or fund manager? What about bulls and bears ?what do they have to do with the market? What guidelines should be used for buying and selling? All these questions, and many more, are answered in Shares in a Nutshell 2nd Edition. Buying shares is no longer the prerogative of the wealthy. In fact it? never been easier ?or cheaper ?to invest in the Australian stock it can cost less than $1000 to buy a parcel of shares. Alternatively, a similar amount can be spread over a range of assets through an investment company or a managed fund. And even when the economic outlook is bleak, a well-prepared investor can still make a profit with shares. Shares in a Nutshell 2nd Edition has been written for people who are trying to decide if they should get involved in the market, and for those who have just bought shares and would like to learn more about them.

Paperback

Published January 1, 2002