How The Stock Market Works: A Beginner's Guide to Investment by Michael Becket (

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Unlock the secrets of the UK's investment and financial markets and take control of your finances with this clear and practical guide for beginner investors.

FORMATPaperback LANGUAGEEnglish CONDITIONBrand New Publisher Description

Want to start investing your money wisely but not sure how? This book is for you. Get to grips with everything you need to know about the investment and financial markets with this practical guide.In today's economy it is clear to see how everyday politics and global events can have a lasting impact on your pension, savings and investments, but you don't have to feel powerless when it comes to safeguarding your future. Now more than ever, it is vital to understand how the markets work and what you can do to maintain financial security. This book gives concise and practical information which will help you understand how the stock market works, breaking down complex jargon to simple explanations.Fully updated for this seventh edition, How the Stock Market Works provides you with the tools needed to understand investing in the light of major events such as the UK's exit from the EU. Chapters cover the basics from explanations of shares, bonds and gilts and range to where to find help and advice when needed. With guidance on how to be a responsible shareholder and information on the taxation regime, this established guide will help you take control of your finances.

Author Biography

Michael Becket is a much-respected financial journalist and was for many years City news editor of The Daily Telegraph. He is the author of a number of successful books.

Table of Contents

Section - 01: What and why are shares?;Section - 02: How to pick a share;Section - 03: Pooled investments;Section - 04: What are bonds and gilts?;Section - 05: The complicated world of derivatives;Section - 06: Tricks of the professionals;Section - 07: Where to find advice and information;Section - 08: What does it take to deal in shares?;Section - 09: How to trade in shares;Section - 10: When to deal in shares;Section - 11: Consequences of being a shareholder;Section - 12: Tax;Section - 13: Index

Review

"A must-read for the ordinary person investing on the financial markets for the first time. It meets a real need to demystify, explains direct investing rather than through funds and encourages you to save and invest for the long term." * John Barrass, former Deputy CEO, PIMFA (Personal Investment Management & Financial Advice Association) *

Review Quote

"A must-read for the ordinary person investing on the financial markets for the first time. It meets a real need to demystify, explains direct investing rather than through funds and encourages you to save and invest for the long term."

Promotional "Headline"

Cuts through the complex jargon that can alienate newcomers by providing a clear and accessible overview on how the stock market and investing works

Feature

* Cuts through the complex jargon that can alienate newcomers by providing a clear and accessible overview on how the stock market and investing works; * Provides guidance on how to safely invest, and covers the responsibilities of being a shareholder to the taxation regime; * Is written by one of the UK's top financial journalists and is endorsed by The Daily Telegraph ; * New to this edition: incorporates changes and fluctuations from 2021 onwards, including the UK's exit from the EU as well as the rise of fake news and its' impact on the financial world and decision making

Details ISBN139860111X Author Michael Becket Short Title How the Stock Market Works Language English Year 2021 Edition 7th ISBN-10 139860111X ISBN-13 9781398601116 Format Paperback Subtitle A Beginner's Guide to Investment Publisher Kogan Page Ltd Publication Date 2021-08-03 Imprint Kogan Page Ltd Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom AU Release Date 2021-08-03 NZ Release Date 2021-08-03 UK Release Date 2021-08-03 Pages 176 Edition Description 7th Revised edition Replaces 9780749480554 Alternative 9781398601130 DEWEY 332.642 Audience General Replaced by 9781398618480 We've got this

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