Stock investing for dummies Description based on print version record. - "Learn to: incorporate stocks into your investment plan, ride out the highs and lows of the market, balance risks and rewards to reach your goals, profit from emerging megatrends and

I knew very little about the stock market before I read this book (only what I learned in High School). I read it from cover to cover and it is very informative covering what I believe is all the bases. Some topics were covered more in depth than others. An example is discussing what options are, but not going into incredible detail about them. However, the author cites several web sites and other books that one could read to understand more about any subject that he covered. The focus of the author's strategy is more fundamental analysis than technical analysis. Both are discussed, but fundamentals are stressed. After having read it, I would describe it as a reference. Each section is self explanatory and when needing answers, one could skip to that page/section and understand it without having to read previous chapters (although that does help). I am still not an expert, but I feel I know enough to begin a small portfolio and start my retirement now. Stock Investing For Dummies, 3rd Edition includes information on stock investing in both bear and bull markets; unique investment segments; stock investing for different types of situations; and examples straight from the real world of stock investing as they have occurred in the past three years. By Paul Mladjenovic. Description Based On Print Version Record. Learn To: Incorporate Stocks Into Your Investment Plan, Ride Out The Highs And Lows Of The Market, Balance Risks And Rewards To Reach Your Goals, Profit From Emerging Megatrends And Sector Opportunities.-- Cover, P.1. Includes Index. Explains how to develop an investment strategy for the short and long term and describes when to buy or sell stocks, the pros and cons of different stock categories, and the factors affecting stock value Stock investing became all the rage during the 1990s.