Investing Online for Dummies

by Sindell, Kathleen

• ISBN13: 9780764505096
• ISBN10: 0764505092
• Edition: CD
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1999-03-01
• Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc

Summary

"A comprehensive guide ... that explains the basics and shows how to build wealth." Charles R. Schwab CD-ROM includes tons of software investment tools Updated directory of Internet investment resources inside Research, trade, and track investments online - no experience required! From professional-quality research tools to real-time stock quotes, the Internet has revolutionized the world of investing. Now revised and updated, this friendly, down-to-earth guide will help you sort through the zillions of investment Web sites and newsgroups out there - and find the resources you need to start building your nest egg online. all this on the bonus CD-ROM Four bonus chapters on finding investor info, options, futures, and online banking Live links to Internet investment resources Financial Authority for Windows, First Finance Pro, Personal Stock Monitor, Market Watcher, and other freeware and shareware programs Demo versions of First Finance, MetaStock, and more 486 or faster PC running Windows 95 or later, or a Mac running Mac OS 7.5 or later; 16MB RAM; CD-ROM drive. See CD Appendix for details and complete system requirements. Discover how to: Research stocks, bonds, and mutual funds online Save on commissions at an online brokerage Monitor your portfolio online Invest directly in IPOs (Initial Public Offerings) Get the lowdown on day trading Get smart! www.dummies.com

Author Biography

Kathleen Sindell, Ph.D., is a popular public speaker and lecturer who travels to various cities to speak for the New York Institute of Finance as well as other institutions. She teaches graduate-level financial management at the Johns Hopkins School of Continuing Studies.

Table of Contents

Foreword. Introduction

Online Investing Fundamentals

Finding Investor Stuff on the Net

No Experience Required: Getting Started with Online Investing

Making Your Money Work Harder

Selecting an Online Broker and Trading Online

Finding the Right Investments

What's So Great about Mutual Funds

The Keys to Successful Internet Mutual Fund Investing

Online Analysis, Buying, and Selling of Mutual Funds

The Basics of Stocks and Rates of Return

Internet Stock Screening

Researching Individual Stocks

Digging Deeper: Researching Investment Candidates

Going with Fixed-Income Securities: Which Type Is Best for You

Valuing, Buying, and Selling Bonds Online

Expanding Your Investment Opportunities

Going International Online

Looking for the Next Big Thing: IPOs, DPOs, and DRIPs

The Internet and Managing Your Portfolio

The Part of Tens

Almost Ten Warnings about Cyberfraud

Ten Signals to Sell

Ten Green Flags for Buying

Appendix: About the CD

Index

IDG Books Worldwide End-User License Agreement

Installation Instructions

Book Registration Information

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